Master Information Governance
Comprehensive training in data retention, compliance frameworks, records management, and the critical intersection of IG and e-discovery.
Information Governance Certificate
Essential training for compliance and records professionals
Information Governance Certificate
Foundation for IG and compliance professionals
- check 8+ hours on-demand training
- check IG frameworks and principles
- check Records management best practices
- check Knowledge-based exam
- check Digital badge and certificate
- check 1-year ACEDS membership
What Graduates Say
"This certificate helped me understand how information governance and e-discovery work together. Essential knowledge for anyone in legal operations or compliance."
"The data retention and privacy modules were invaluable. I now lead our organization's IG program with confidence."
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive information governance training
IG Foundations
Core principles of information governance, value proposition, and organizational alignment.
Records Management
Records lifecycle, retention schedules, disposition, and defensible deletion.
Policy Development
Creating and implementing IG policies, procedures, and governance structures.
Regulatory Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements affecting information management.
Data Privacy
Privacy principles, data subject rights, and privacy by design in information systems.
IG and E-Discovery
How information governance enables efficient, defensible e-discovery practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this certificate?
The IG Certificate is ideal for records managers, compliance officers, privacy professionals, legal operations staff, IT governance professionals, and anyone responsible for managing organizational information.
How does this relate to eDEx and eDTech?
The IG Certificate focuses on proactive information management - retention, compliance, and governance. eDEx and eDTech focus on e-discovery (reactive). Strong IG practices make e-discovery more efficient and defensible.
Does this cover data privacy regulations?
Yes. The curriculum covers major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others. You'll learn how these regulations impact information governance and records management practices.
Is there an IG certification like CEDS?
ACEDS offers the IG Certificate as an educational credential. For professional certification in information governance, organizations like ARMA and AIIM offer credentials like IGP (Information Governance Professional).
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