Courses and Webinars
Professional online and in-person training for museums, libraries, archives, and historic houses.
Free webinar
Strategic and Risk Based Approach to Collections Care
📅 11 March 2026, Americas and EU
📅 18 February 2025, Asia-Pacific
⏱ 1 hour | Online
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In this webinar, we will explore how strategic thinking and a risk-based approach can inform decision-making in collections care. We will examine the relationship between strategy, risk, and planning, and discuss how these concepts shape priorities and long-term approaches to caring for heritage collections.
Key Challenges in Managing Heritage Projects
📅 16 September 2026, Americas and EU
⏱ 1 hour | Online
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This webinar brings together behavioural insights and practical project considerations, offering heritage professionals a clearer understanding of why projects struggle in practice and how more structured, psychologically informed approaches can improve communication, decision-making, and project outcomes.
Human Behaviour in Heritage Emergencies
📅 12 February 2026, Americas and EU
📅 30 September 2026, Americas and EU
📅 12 August 2026, Asia-Pacific
⏱ 1 hour | Online
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In this webinar, we venture beyond the tools and techniques in emergency preparedness and explore the world of human behavior in crisis. We will discuss how disasters can affect us psychologically and how this might hinder or facilitate an effective emergency response and salvage of heritage collections.
Masterclasses
Risk Management in Heritage
(ABC Methodology)
📅 19 - 20 May 2026 Americas and EU
📅 31 March - 1 April 2026 , Asia-Pacific
Online
⏱ 2 days
This two-day course focuses on the practical application of risk-based approaches to collections care. Designed for heritage professionals involved in assessing and managing risks to collections and historic interiors, it provides structured methods and tools to identify, assess, and prioritise risks, supporting informed decision-making, effective resource allocation, and long-term planning within complex heritage environments.
Project Management in Conservation and Collections Care Course
📅 28 - 29 October 2026, Americas and EU
📅 15–16 July 2026, Asia-Pacific
Online
⏱ 2 days
This two-day course focuses on the practical application of project management within conservation and collections care. Designed for heritage professionals managing real projects, it provides structured approaches and tools to help define scope, manage risk, control costs and timelines, and deliver projects effectively within complex heritage settings
Emergency Preparedness: Strategies for Museums, Archives, and Libraries
📅 18 November 2026, Americas and EU
📅 24 September 2026, Asia-Pacific
Online
⏱ 1/2 day intensive
This course focuses on practical, risk-based approaches to emergency preparedness in museums, archives, and libraries, supporting participants to develop workable emergency management strategies and plans for collections that can be implemented in practice.
On-Demand Training for Organisations
Delivered by request. Includes all flagship Masterclasses as well as a range of specialist short courses.
Emergency Response and Practical Salvage of Collections
This practical one-day workshop prepares participants to manage emergencies effectively in museums, libraries, archives, and historic houses. Participants will gain hands-on experience in leading salvage teams and applying safe practices during collections emergencies. This includes task prioritisation, object handling during salvage, safe manual lifting, assessing damaged objects, and accurate documentation. The course also introduces techniques for enhancing personal resilience and coping strategies, along with an understanding of how trauma can affect well-being during and after emergency events. Topics Covered 1. Stages of an emergency salvage response 2. Scale of response: small versus large emergencies 3. Roles and responsibilities within a salvage team 4. Salvage equipment and its effective use 5. General health and safety requirements 6. Step-by-step salvage procedures, from risk assessment to re-entry into damaged areas 7. Planning and prioritising salvage strategies 8. Documentation standards for salvage operations 9. Practical salvage techniques for collections (hands-on exercise)
Time and Cost Estimations for Heritage Projects
Why is estimating time for heritage projects so challenging? Why do projects so often cost more than we planned? This practical course explores the complexities of estimating time and costs in heritage projects and introduces tools and techniques to help you plan with greater accuracy and confidence. In this course, you will learn how to: 1. Identify the common reasons why estimating time and costs in heritage projects is so difficult. Understanding these factors will enhance your project planning and help minimise delays and cost overruns. 2. Apply practical tools and techniques for developing more accurate time estimates, reducing the risk of overruns and improving resource allocation. 3. Create realistic ballpark cost estimates and reliable project budgets, including how to recognise potential hidden costs and address them by allocating appropriate contingency funds. Who is this course for? This course is designed for professionals working in the heritage and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) sector, including curators, conservators, collections care specialists, librarians, archivists, and staff in historic houses and historic house museums who manage or contribute to collections care projects.
Planning and Managing Relocation of Heritage Collections
This course equips you with the essential skills to plan and manage the safe movement of heritage collections. You will learn how to assess collection needs, define project scope, estimate time and costs, develop practical schedules, allocate resources, and manage risks. Templates and scenario-based exercises support learning throughout. Session 1. Needs Assessment and Defining Scope Learn how to evaluate collection needs, identify handling and preservation requirements, estimate object numbers and preparation time, and plan key logistics such as packing, transport, and storage. You will be able to: define project scope, estimate workloads, and plan core logistical elements. Session 2. Timeline Development and Scheduling Develop realistic timelines that incorporate project phases, milestones, deadlines, and contingencies for delays. You will be able to: create workable schedules and coordinate them with internal teams and external partners. Session 3. Budgeting and Resource Planning Explore how to plan resources, estimate costs accurately, and create a comprehensive and realistic project budget. You will be able to: identify required materials and services, control costs, and allocate contingency funds effectively. Session 4 (Optional). Risk Management and Contingency Planning Identify risks associated with collection moves and learn how to develop practical mitigation and contingency strategies. You will be able to: conduct risk assessments, plan backup procedures, and integrate risk buffers into timelines and budgets.
Leading and Facilitating Tabletop Exercises in Emergency Response
Tabletop exercises are one of the most time- and cost-effective ways to assess the level of emergency preparedness within an organisation and its emergency response team. In this course, you will learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate an emergency tabletop exercise in practice. The course will cover the following: 1. Planning a Tabletop Exercise. Defining the purpose and objectives of the exercise; preparing the exercise manual; developing realistic scenarios; and planning all logistical aspects. 2. Delivery. Managing practical arrangements; facilitating and moderating the exercise; and presenting the scenario in a clear and engaging way. 3. Evaluation. Conducting effective debriefings, providing constructive feedback, and producing accurate and useful evaluation reports. This course is highly practical. Participants will be expected to actively engage in learning through practical exercises, scenario work, and group discussion.
Wellbeing and Resilience for Heritage Disaster Responders
In this workshop, you will discover strategies to enhance your own well-being and resilience, as well as that of your team, enabling you to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters more effectively. You will: 1. Explore the concepts of well-being and resilience, and understand their role in emergency preparedness. 2. Learn how well-being and resilience skills can be strengthened both personally and within a team. 3. Practise techniques to enhance personal well-being and resilience, including stress management, cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and self-care. 4. Discover strategies for fostering resilience within your team, ensuring they are better equipped to manage challenging situations. Course Benefits This course provides a comprehensive approach to well-being and resilience training, emphasising evidence-based strategies and practical interventions informed by contemporary research in positive psychology and neuroscience. You will gain tools and knowledge to strengthen your resilience and that of your team, preparing you to face emergencies and disasters with greater confidence. These techniques can also be applied in everyday work and life, helping you manage stress, support emotional well-being, and cultivate a resilient mindset across all aspects of your daily activities. Who is this course for? This course is designed for heritage professionals involved in emergency response, including those preparing to work in disaster areas affected by natural hazards, civil unrest, or war. It is also suitable for professionals engaged in the salvage and protection of cultural heritage.