Welcome to RMU!
Your trusted records management resource since 2014
Records Management University: The go-to online series for Records Management and Information Governance pros. With over 9,000 RM & IG professionals already on board, RMU is just months away from kicking off its twenty-third semester!
In just five one-hour sessions, you’ll get the latest updates, smart strategies, and practical tips from industry leaders. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, RMU makes learning fresh, relevant, and fun.
Join us for th Spring 2026 Semester, the Expert Perspectives Semester! Our goal is to bring a new expert each and every class to deliver their unique perspectives.
Meet the Teachers
Host
Shannon Heim
Instructor
Ray Davis
Meet the Experts
Expert Guest
Kathryn
Nevins
Expert Guest
Deborah Robbins
Expert Guest
James
Jones
Expert Guest
MichaelEdwards
Expert Guest
Dr. Grant Jacoby
Frequently Asked Questions
Records Management University serves as a series of webinars curated to educate professionals on every facet of Records Management. This program spans from foundational concepts to advanced intricacies, offering an understanding of essential topics such as compliance, digital transformation, industry best practices, and real-world case studies.
Our goal is to equip you with actionable knowledge that transcends theory, enabling you to navigate the realm of records management.
This series is tailored to various professionals including Records Managers, Information Governance Professionals, Compliance Officers, IT Managers, and any individuals aiming to enhance their records management knowledge.
Registration can be completed online through the registration link provided in this webpage. Simply fill out the form with your details, and you will receive a confirmation email from the RMU team confirming your registration.
No, Records Management University is entirely free to attend.
We believe in empowering professionals with essential knowledge in records management, and we are pleased to offer this educational opportunity to all interested participants.
Yes, we do record all webinars in the Records Management University series. They will be made available as on-demand videos and will be emailed to registrants following the live sessions.
This allows participants to revisit the content at their convenience and ensures that those unable to attend the live sessions can still benefit from the insights shared.
Participants will need a stable internet connection to download our webinar client application, Zoom. This user-friendly platform ensures a seamless experience during our live sessions. Once downloaded, simply follow the instructions to join the webinar. We recommend testing the application prior to the event to ensure everything is working smoothly.
If you can’t make it to a live session, no problem. You can catch up by watching the recorded on-demand version. After the live class, this recording will be made available for everyone who signed up via a follow-up email.
So, even if you miss the live session, you won’t miss out on the good stuff – you can still learn at your own pace.
Register Now for the spring 2026 semester!
Please fill out the form to officially join the class. Once registered, you will receive emails from RMU about upcoming classes and your link to join in.
Spring 2026 Class Schedule
Tuesday, March 17th
2:00 PM EST
Authorities & Accountability: What Counts as a Federal Record
Tuesday, March 31st
2:00 PM EST
Scheduling and Retention: Turning Work into Disposition Authorities
Learn how federal retention schedules are built and justified using the General Records Schedules, agency schedules, and event-based triggers. Participants will practice designing clear, enforceable retention rules that support both mission needs and compliance requirements.
Tuesday, April 14th
2:00 PM EST
Electronic Records Operations: Email, Messages, M365, and Cloud Platforms
This session translates retention and classification requirements into enforceable controls within the tools agencies actually use, including M365, collaboration spaces, and cloud platforms. Participants will learn practical governance patterns for electronic messages, unstructured content, and AI-assisted workflows.
Tuesday, April 28th
2:00 PM EST
Defensible Disposition: Cutoffs, Holds, and Destruction with Proof
Tuesday, May 12th
2:00 PM EST
RM Connected: Privacy, FOIA, eDiscovery, Security, and AI Governance
This final session positions records management as a core governance capability aligned with privacy, FOIA, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives across the agency. Participants will leave with a practical modernization roadmap connecting RM to mission delivery and risk reduction.
Spring 2026 Class Schedule
Session 1
Tuesday, March 17 | 2:00 PM EST
Authorities & Accountability: What Counts as a Federal Record
This session clarifies what does and does not qualify as a federal record across email, chat, shared drives, and line-of-business systems. Participants will establish clear roles, decision rights, and the minimum controls required for defensible federal recordkeeping.
Session 2
Tuesday, March 31 | 2:00 PM EST
Scheduling and Retention: Turning Work into Disposition Authorities
Learn how federal retention schedules are built and justified using the General Records Schedules, agency schedules, and event-based triggers. Participants will practice designing clear, enforceable retention rules that support both mission needs and compliance requirements.
Session 3
Tuesday, April 14 | 2:00 PM EST
Electronic Records Operations: Email, Messages, M365, and Cloud Platforms
This session translates retention and classification requirements into enforceable controls within the tools agencies actually use, including M365, collaboration spaces, and cloud platforms. Participants will learn practical governance patterns for electronic messages, unstructured content, and AI-assisted workflows.
Session 4
Tuesday, April 28 | 2:00 PM EST
Defensible Disposition: Cutoffs, Holds, and Destruction with Proof
Disposition is where federal records programs succeed or fail, and this session builds a repeatable workflow for eligibility, review, approvals, holds coordination, and destruction that stands up to oversight. Participants will leave with audit-ready documentation practices and proven strategies for managing legal holds in coordination with Counsel.
Session 5
Tuesday, May 12 | 2:00 PM EST
RM Connected: Privacy, FOIA, eDiscovery, Security, and AI Governance
This final session positions records management as a core governance capability aligned with privacy, FOIA, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives across the agency. Participants will leave with a practical modernization roadmap connecting RM to mission delivery and risk reduction.
Why Join?
RMU’s Heads of Records Management training will lead you through this educational, informational, and fun webinar course. We will spotlight the latest news, innovations, theory and concepts, critical industry issues, best practices, tips and tricks, how-to’s, and new advances in technology in Records Management. This is for everyone, experts and novices alike. Each of the 5 classes will focus on a different critical topic and last an hour.