Information Governance Foundations Certificate from ACEDS & Contoural: Information Governance Trends

Now, IG professionals are certifiable too (😉) with the new Information Governance Foundations certificate program from ACEDS & Contoural!

Announced last week on April 1st (but it’s true!), ACEDS and Contoural, a leading industry provider of information governance and records management strategic consulting services, announced a strategic partnership and they have developed the Information Governance Foundations certificate program, a practical online training course aimed at addressing growing challenges in records management, privacy and information management compliance.

As discussed on the enrollment page, the Information Governance Foundations course provides a structured, expert-led approach to designing, implementing, and managing a modern Information Governance (IG) program. It’s also tailored for legal professionals, compliance officers, and eDiscovery specialists to deliver real-world strategies to navigate regulatory challenges, secure sensitive data, and establish sustainable governance policies within your organization.

The course enables you to:

• Develop a Strong IG Framework – Learn how to structure governance roles and responsibilities
• Ensure Compliance and Minimize Risk – Master policies for retention, legal holds, and security classification
• Manage Unstructured Data – Leverage Microsoft 365 and other repositories for governance and compliance
• Drive Organizational Adoption – Implement change management strategies for IG success
• Earn a Certificate and Digital Badge – Showcase your achievement on LinkedIn, email signatures, and social media

Who Should Enroll?

• Legal professionals responsible for eDiscovery, compliance, and data management
• IT and security teams managing legal information governance
• Legal service providers supporting corporate or law firm clients

The enrollment page has a lot more information about the course, including answers to frequently asked questions, the duration of the course, and (of course) the cost, which seems very reasonable for anyone wanting to reinforce their information governance foundations and prove just how certifiable they are! 🤣 Check it out here!

So, what do you think? Are you interested in learning more about information governance? If so, consider checking out the course! And please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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