Carbon-14 Course
Gain mastery in Carbon-14 radiocarbon dating for archaeology and science. From proper field sampling and contamination control to lab preparation, AMS measurements, Bayesian modelling, and clear reporting of results with uncertainties, this course equips professionals with practical skills to build accurate site chronologies and solve common dating issues reliably.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a hands-on guide to radiocarbon dating using Carbon-14, covering field sampling, contamination prevention, lab pretreatment, AMS analysis, and calibration techniques. You will learn to select optimal materials, construct reliable Bayesian chronologies for sites, troubleshoot dating challenges, and effectively share calibrated results with teams and stakeholders.
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Develop skills
- Professional Carbon-14 sampling: gather, label, and transport samples without contamination.
- Lab pretreatment skills: ready wood, charcoal, bone, and textiles for AMS radiocarbon dating.
- Bayesian modelling: create calibrated chronologies with dependable age-depth models.
- Diagnose dating problems: spot outliers, old wood effects, reservoir offsets, and contamination.
- Communicate results: clearly explain calibrated ages and uncertainties to teams and stakeholders.
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