Advanced Certificate in Digital Archives
-- viewing nowDigital Archives: Master the art of preserving and accessing digital cultural heritage. This Advanced Certificate equips professionals with advanced skills in digital preservation, metadata creation, and archival description.
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• Metadata and Description for Digital Objects
• Digital Asset Management Systems
• Born-Digital Archives and Web Archiving
• Data Migration and File Formats
• Digital Rights Management and Copyright
• Disaster Recovery and Preservation Planning
• Archival Description Standards (e.g., Encoded Archival Description - EAD)
• Access and Discovery in Digital Archives
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Digital Archiving
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| Career Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Digital Archivist (UK) | Preserves and manages digital assets, ensuring long-term accessibility and integrity. Strong metadata skills and knowledge of digital preservation strategies are crucial. |
| Digital Records Manager | Oversees the entire digital records lifecycle, implementing policies and procedures for effective management and archiving. Experience with information governance is highly valued. |
| Metadata Specialist (Archives) | Creates and manages metadata schemas and applies them to digital archives, ensuring discoverability and searchability. Expertise in controlled vocabularies and ontologies is essential. |
| Digital Preservation Specialist | Focuses on the technical aspects of digital preservation, including migration, emulation, and storage. A strong understanding of file formats and digital storage technologies is required. |
Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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