Digital Repository Operator Course
Master every operational layer of a digital repository, from ingest workflows and metadata standards to preservation planning and access control. This course gives you the technical knowledge and practical skills to manage repository platforms with confidence. Whether you support institutional collections or research data, you will be ready to deliver reliable, discoverable, and compliant digital repository services.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will learn how to design and execute ingest workflows, apply metadata schemas, and configure repository platforms at the administrative level. The course covers digital preservation principles, fixity monitoring, and format migration strategies that protect content over time. You will also gain hands-on knowledge of access control models, rights metadata, and licensing frameworks. Discovery configuration, including OAI-PMH, persistent identifiers, and search index tuning, is covered in depth. Finally, you will develop skills in usage analytics, stakeholder reporting, and strategic planning to demonstrate repository value within your institution.
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Develop skills
- Metadata Standards Application: Select and apply Dublin Core, MODS, and DataCite schemas to repository collections.
- Preservation Planning: Implement fixity checks, format migration, and long-term digital preservation strategies.
- Repository Platform Administration: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot repository software systems independently and efficiently.
- Discovery and Interoperability: Set up OAI-PMH harvesting, persistent identifiers, and linked data exposure for maximum reach.
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