Classification Schemes & Taxonomy Development
TRAINING COURSELearn how to classify, organize and structure information for improved search, retrieval, and data management.
Gain practical expertise in taxonomy design, controlled vocabularies, and metadata application to enhance information governance and user experience.
Why Taxonomies Matter!
In the dynamic digital landscape, effective information management is critical.
Taxonomies deliver the blueprint for structuring data, enhancing search capabilities, and streamlining content management systems.
Quality taxonomies and classification schemes are the cornerstone of successful data-driven decisions and seamless user experiences.
What You'll Gain
Guided by industry experts, this training empowers you to:
- Master the principles of taxonomy design for effective information structuring.
- Develop information architectures that support seamless navigation and usability.
- Improve information discoverability, making it easier for users to find relevant content.
- Strengthen knowledge organization, ensuring data is well-categorized and accessible.
- Support digital transformation by aligning information management with organizational needs and goals
What does this course cover?
Taxonomy Function, Purpose & Structure
Taxonomy Creation & Quality
- Understanding the critical role taxonomies play in information management systems
- Knowing how taxonomies contribute to organization, retrieval, and usability of information.
- Recognising and utilising different taxonomy structures.
- Knowing how taxonomies can be customized and designed to suit specific needs.
- Using knowledge domains to control the scope of taxonomy development.
- Differentiating between classification systems and making choices based on the intended use of the classification system.
- Undertaking a Facet Analysis – how to break down a domain into distinct facets and identify relevant concepts and attributes.
- Sourcing terminology for populating taxonomies.
- Deconstructing taxonomies components.
- Understanding how these components work together to create structured and organized frameworks.
- Building in taxonomy and data governance standards to ensure consistency, quality, and effective management of data.
- Knowing best practice to manage quality.
- Learning techniques for ensuring accurate and consistent classification of information objects.
- Use case: Managing taxonomies for SharePoint: Building faceted classification schemes using the Term Store.
- Use Case: Building business classification schemes: Functional and sequential analysis techniques for business activity classification.
Who is this course designed for?
- Information managers
- Records managers
- Data and metadata managers
- Information architects
- Business analysts
- SharePoint developers
Flexible Delivery Modes
Face to Face
In person training either inhouse or online via Zoom or MS Teams.
Allows for real-time questions, answers, and discussions, making it easier to clarify concepts, and dive deeper into topics as needed.
It offers a versatile approach to training, characterised by significant interaction and the effective demonstration of practical skills.
E-Learning
Provides opportunities for personalised learning experiences through adaptive learning paths.
Allows learners to access courses from anywhere, at any time, fitting learning around their schedules.
Offers a flexible, accessible, and cost-effective approach to education and training, suitable for individuals and organisations alike.
Mentoring and Coaching
Personalised guidance tailored to the individual’s needs, goals, and learning style.
Designed to foster individual growth, skill development, and professional advancement.