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Professional Document Controller

Professional Document Controller

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Course Overview

This professional program equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage documents effectively across industries such as construction, engineering, healthcare, and corporate administration. It emphasizes lifecycle management, compliance with international standards, and the use of document control systems. Participants will gain the competence to ensure accuracy, security, and accessibility of documents, while supporting organizational efficiency and audit readiness.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Professional Document Controller
Total Credits 120
Guided Learning Hours 480
Qualification Time 1200
  1. Introduction to Document Control Reviews the role, responsibilities, and importance of document control in organizations.

  2. Document Lifecycle Management Explains creation, review, approval, distribution, revision, and archiving processes.

  3. Document Classification and Categorization Covers coding systems, metadata, and categorization for easy retrieval and compliance.

  4. Document Control Software and Tools Introduces electronic document management systems (EDMS), version control, and digital workflows.

  5. Regulatory Compliance and Standards Reviews ISO standards, industry regulations, and organizational compliance requirements.

  6. Change Management in Document Control Explains handling revisions, change requests, and maintaining document integrity.

  7. Access Control and Security Covers permissions, confidentiality, and safeguarding sensitive information.

  8. Document Auditing and Quality Assurance Reviews audit trails, verification processes, and ensuring document accuracy.

  9. Communication and Collaboration Focuses on document sharing, stakeholder communication, and collaborative workflows.

  10. Records Retention and Disposal Explains retention schedules, archiving, and secure disposal of obsolete documents.

  • Builds professional competence in document control and lifecycle management

  • Enhances compliance with ISO and industry standards

  • Strengthens skills in document security, auditing, and quality assurance

  • Provides tools for effective collaboration and communication in document workflows

  • Offers recognized certification to support career progression in document and records management

  • Document controllers and records officers

  • Administrative professionals managing compliance documentation

  • Project coordinators in construction, engineering, and oil & gas sectors

  • Healthcare and corporate staff responsible for regulated documentation

  • Individuals preparing for advanced qualifications in records and information management

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + project

  • Format: MCQs, short answers, applied case study, and document control project

  • Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 case study + 1 project

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 2 hours (written) + 3 weeks (project submission)

  • Certification: Professional Document Controller

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