ICA’s Training Programme aims to provide members with high quality training opportunities across the full scope of archive and recordkeeping competencies via a range of delivery methods including online learning, virtual and in-person workshops and training sessions, and resources published on the ICA website. It was established in May 2017 at the Programme Commission (PCOM) meeting in Arusha, Tanzania.
Online Learning Platform
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Below, you will find three learner profiles to help guide your access to the ICA’s courses, followed by the full portfolio of available training options on our Online Learning Platform.
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The course is intended for anyone who needs to learn the basic requirements for managing records in government, business or not-for-profit organisations to meet legal obligations and help protect the rights and entitlements of citizens, employees and stakeholders. It specifically aims at the beginner and intermediate levels of participant/practitioner as defined in the ICA Training Programme Subject Matter Framework.
Also available in French
Duration: 20 – 30h
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Non-member rate: €100,00
Member rate: €80,00
This course aims to provide archivists with a deep understanding of how copyright law intersects with their core mission—acquiring, preserving, and providing access to archival materials. In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of copyright, learn how copyright laws operate on both national and international levels, and understand the role of international treaties. You will also learn about tools to assess the effectiveness of national copyright legislation, advocate for necessary legal reforms, and understand the role of strategies and policies in managing copyright risks within your organization.
Also available in French
Duration: 10h
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Non-member rate: €100,00
Member rate: €80,00
This course is about the Universal Declaration on Archives, the story of how it came into being, what it is all about (including an introduction to the principles and concepts of archives and records management) and how it can be used for advocacy and evaluation work. It is intended for a wide audience, both those working in archives and records management and those with little or no knowledge of the field.
Also available in French
Duration: 10 – 20h
Level: Beginner
Free
This course provides a thorough grounding in the management of archives in digital formats. It covers the processes around managing them, from deciding what records to collect and keep, through taking them into custody and ingest, to description and metadata management, preservation techniques and access provision. It also includes management in the context of modern organisations to provide learners with skills and knowledge to influence stakeholders and ensure that digital archives are valued and resourced.
Also available in French
Duration: 60h
Level: Intermediate
Non-member rate: €255,00
Member rate: €189,00
This course is about caring appropriately for physical, text-based archives to ensure their long-term preservation. It offers learners comprehensive and detailed instruction in caring for their archive collections and aims to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding to look after them and have the confidence and credibility to advocate for responsible and adequately resourced collection care.
Also available in French
Duration: 50h
Level: Beginner
Non-member rate: €205,00
Member rate: €139,00
The course is intended for the general public, no prior knowledge of using or working in archives is necessary. If you have collected or inherited papers and photographs that document your family and want to ensure that they can be understood and used by future generations, this is the course for you.
Also available in French
Duration: 6h
Level: Beginner
Standard rate: €50,00