Archivist Course

What will I learn?

Open up the knowledge of how to manage archives properly with our complete Archivist Training. Made for people working with arts, culture and history, this training will teach you important skills like how to make catalogue entries, how to put things online so people can see them, and how to understand the rules for describing archives. You'll learn how to arrange archives using different systems, like sorting by date or what the archive is about. You'll also learn how to do research, how to keep things safe, and how to solve problems that come up when working with archives. Improve your skills and make sure our history lasts long.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn cataloguing well: Make catalogue entries that are correct and easy to find.

Put things online: Create ways for people to find archives on the internet.

Use the rules for describing archives: Make sure archive information is correct and the same everywhere.

Arrange archives properly: Use sorting systems to manage archives well.

Keep old things safe: Learn important ways to protect old items and papers.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.