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Document Version Control and Master Copy Management for Offices

Confusion over which document version is current wastes time and causes costly errors. This course helps administrators control versions, protect master copies and manage the review and release of important documents. Participants learn practical version control habits and naming conventions that keep African offices working from the right document every time.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply clear version control and naming conventions to documents.
  • Protect and manage master copies of key documents.
  • Track document reviews, approvals and release dates.
  • Withdraw and archive superseded versions to prevent errors.
  • Control access to editable and read only document copies.
  • Maintain a register of controlled documents and their status.

Course outline

  1. 01Why Version Control Matters
  2. 02Naming Conventions and Version Numbering
  3. 03Protecting and Managing Master Copies
  4. 04Tracking Reviews, Approvals and Releases
  5. 05Withdrawing and Archiving Old Versions
  6. 06Controlling Access to Documents
  7. 07Maintaining a Controlled Document Register

Who should attend

This course suits office administrators, document controllers and support staff responsible for managing document versions and master copies.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Lagos2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Online2US$900
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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