Introduction to the Business Classification Scheme

Course Overview
This specialist training course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the Business Classification Scheme (BCS) and its role in organising information within OpenText Content Manager.
Participants will learn how the BCS reflects an organisation's functions and activities, how it supports information management and compliance, and how it aligns with Retention and Disposal Authorities and Schedules. The course also covers searching and navigating the BCS, creating new functions and activities, and managing folders that are no longer in use.
Training is delivered within your organisation's own environment wherever possible, allowing participants to work with familiar information structures, business functions and recordkeeping practices.
All training sessions are recorded and provided following completion for future reference.
Topics Covered
This course covers:
Overview of the Business Classification Scheme (BCS)
Understanding the BCS structure
Understanding how Retention and Disposal Schedules are linked to the BCS
Searching for BCS functions, activities and notes
Creating new BCS functions and activities
Closing folders that are no longer in use
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for staff responsible for administering and maintaining the Business Classification Scheme within OpenText Content Manager.
What is a Business Classification Scheme?
A Business Classification Scheme (BCS) is a structured framework that organises records according to an organisation's functions and activities. It provides the foundation for consistent information management and supports retention, disposal and compliance requirements.
What will I learn?
You'll learn how to navigate and manage the Business Classification Scheme, create functions and activities, understand its relationship to Retention and Disposal Schedules, and maintain an effective information structure.
How is the training delivered?
Training is delivered remotely through Microsoft Teams and is contextualised to your organisation's OpenText Content Manager environment and build version.
Will participants receive a recording?
Yes. A recording of the training session is provided following completion.
Book Content Manager Training
Call 1800 392 392 or enquire online to book your training session.
Course Details
Platform
OpenText Content Manager Desktop or Context Client
Duration
1.5 Hours
Delivery
Remote via Microsoft Teams
Maximum Attendees
5
Recording Included
Yes
Prerequisites
Participants should have completed:
OpenText Content Manager Introduction Training
OpenText Content Manager Intermediate Training
OpenText Content Manager Advanced Training
or have equivalent practical experience.
Audience
Suitable for staff responsible for:
Administering the Business Classification Scheme (BCS)
Information governance
Records management
Maintaining organisational information structures
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