Information Anaylsis eLearns
The Information Analysis domain focuses on turning information into meaningful insight to support better decision-making. These eLearns explore how to interpret, evaluate, and apply information effectively, covering areas such as data literacy, analysis techniques, and reporting. Designed to build confidence in working with information, this domain helps you move beyond managing data to understanding its value, enabling you to identify trends, mitigate risks, and support informed organisational outcomes.
Information Analysis Principles
Records and information professionals are increasingly expected to do more than manage records; they are trusted advisors who help organisations understand their information, manage risk, and improve performance. At the heart of this role is information analysis.
This eLearn introduces the foundational concepts, skills, and techniques needed to analyse information effectively in a records and information management context. The course begins with core analytical principles and builds toward structured analysis techniques that support compliance, efficiency, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
Through practical examples, interactive scenarios, and hands-on activities, learners will explore how information analysis applies to real workplace challenges such as retention compliance issues, workflow inefficiencies, metadata quality problems, and digital transformation planning.
This course is designed to strengthen information professionals’ ability to demonstrate value, support organisational goals, and position information as a strategic asset rather than just a regulatory obligation.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Approach information with an analytical mindset.
- Apply structured techniques to identify root causes and gaps.
- Confidently translate findings into meaningful, evidence-based recommendations.
Duration and Access:
- This course should take you 1-2 hours to complete.
- Access to the course will be valid for four weeks from the date of purchase.
Information Analysis: Data Collection and Preparation
This course provides records and information practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively collect, prepare and manage data for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
This eLearn is the bridge between understanding the principles of information analysis and applying analytical techniques and methods. The principles introduced in the eLearn Information Analysis Principles establish why evidence-based practice matters and define the standards of reliability, transparency and defensibility that underpin good records management.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding Data Collection
- Designing Collection Tools and Methods
- Strategic Data Collection Design
- Data Cleaning and Preparation
Duration and Access:
- This course should take you 1-2 hours to complete.
- Access to the course will be valid for four weeks from the date of purchase.