Archivist Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the secrets of effective archival management with our comprehensive Archivist Course. Designed for humanities professionals, this course covers key skills like creating catalogue entries, implementing digital access strategies, and understanding metadata standards. Learn how to organise archives using classification systems, time period categorisation, and subject matter organisation. Master research techniques, preservation methods, and problem-solving strategies to overcome common archival challenges. Level up your expertise and ensure the longevity of historical materials.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master cataloguing: Create precise and accessible catalogue entries.

Implement digital access: Develop strategies for online archive accessibility.

Apply metadata standards: Ensure consistent and accurate archival metadata.

Organise archives: Utilise classification systems for efficient archive management.

Preserve artefacts: Learn essential techniques for artefact and document conservation.

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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.