Archivist Course

What will I learn?

Open up the secrets to good archival management with our full Archivist Course (Zambian Edition). Made for those working with history and culture, this course will teach you important skills like making catalogue entries, putting in place ways to access archives online, and understanding how to use metadata properly. You'll learn how to organise archives using classification systems, sorting by time period, and organising by subject. Become a master in research methods, preservation techniques, and ways to solve problems that often come up in archival work. Improve your knowledge and make sure historical materials last long.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

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

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

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

Implement digital access: Develop ways to make archives accessible online.

Apply metadata standards: Use metadata in a consistent and correct way for archives.

Organise archives: Use classification systems to manage archives efficiently.

Preserve artifacts: Learn important ways to keep artifacts and documents safe and in good condition.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below

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