Collections Management Technician Course
Build the hands-on expertise museums, archives, and libraries need to keep their collections organised, protected, and accessible. This course covers everything from safe object handling and cataloguing to loans management and emergency response. Whether you are entering the field or formalising your existing skills, you will finish ready to perform as a confident, capable collections technician.
flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course takes you through every core responsibility of a collections technician, starting with institutional policies and legal frameworks and moving into practical skills like object handling, cataloguing, and preventive conservation. You will learn how to operate collections management software, conduct physical inventories, and manage incoming and outgoing loans from start to finish. The curriculum also covers emergency preparedness, digital asset management, and emerging technologies such as RFID tracking and AI-assisted cataloguing. By the end, you will have a complete, job-ready skill set grounded in professional standards.
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Develop skills
- Object Handling and Preventive Care: Apply material-specific techniques to move and store collection objects safely.
- Cataloguing and Documentation: Create accurate, standards-compliant catalogue records for diverse collection objects.
- Collections Management Systems: Enter, search, and report collection data efficiently within database software.
- Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management: Develop response plans and prioritise objects during collections emergencies.
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