$19.99
Learn the essentials of managing federal records with confidence and clarity. This awareness-level course provides a concise yet powerful overview of your responsibilities under the Federal Records Act and related regulations. You'll explore the full life cycle of a record—from creation to final disposition—while gaining practical guidance on email records, digital file storage, and safeguarding sensitive information. Ideal for federal employees at all levels, this course helps ensure compliance and supports transparency, accountability, and public trust in government operations.
In this course you will learn the following:
Understand what qualifies as a federal record and what does not.
Identify your personal responsibilities in managing records as a federal employee.
Recognize key laws and regulations that govern records management.
Describe the life cycle of a federal record and how records schedules guide their retention and disposition.
Apply best practices for managing email and other digital records securely and appropriately.
Know where to turn for help, including how to work with your Agency Records Officer.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.
Why This Course is Important
By not enrolling in this course, you may overlook key responsibilities that apply to all federal employees—regardless of role or title. Failure to understand records management can lead to compliance risks, data loss, or even legal consequences. This course ensures you’re equipped to protect government records, support transparency, and uphold public trust.
Course Details
This self-paced eLearning course introduces every federal employee to their essential responsibilities under the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 31) and related regulations issued by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
As stated in 44 U.S.C. § 3101:
“The head of each Federal agency shall make and preserve records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of the agency…”
Source: 44 U.S.C. Chapter 31 – Records Management by Federal Agencies (govinfo.gov)
Across the course, you’ll discover how records move through their life cycle, how schedules guide their retention and disposition, and how to store them securely. These elements form the foundation of transparency, legal compliance, and public trust.
You’ll also enjoy an optional audio Course Companion—short, engaging, insider-style commentary from Nina Flores. These audio clips are not just reading the screen; they add personality, context, and a touch of humor to help make the content more enjoyable and memorable!
Course Content: 15 Total Pages with 1 Question
Course SKU
FRM-25-071425
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Why This Course is Important
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Course Details
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Key regulatory references include:
Course SKU
FR-26-1721-1
Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process. Document Number: 2026-02392
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