in Heritage Resources Management
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- Credential: university certificate
- Credits: 30
- Next start: monthly
Heritage resources management involves working with those things of the past – both intangible and tangible – that a society determines are of value and worth preserving.
Q: Why take the University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management?
The heritage sector is a broad and vital field with many different and specialized practices.
Q: How long would it take to complete?
Finish this program in as little as 1 year of full-time study, or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.
Q: Can credit from this certificate ladder in to a program?
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Heritage resources management involves working with those things of the past – both intangible and tangible – that a society determines are of value and worth preserving.
Athabasca University’s online University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management is designed for people who want a solid foundation in both general theory and established practice in this field.
Get practical knowledge about important issues and trends, including
- planning historic places and cultural landscapes
- interpretive programming and managing and maintaining exhibits
- preventive conservation
- making ethical decisions
- the heritage policies of various Canadian governments
You will also benefit from a practicum that can be tailored to your interests and experience.
Why take the University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management?
The heritage sector is a broad and vital field with many different and specialized practices. These include the work done at
- historic places
- museums, collections, and archives
- cultural landscapes
- indigenous cultural places
- interpretive centres
This program is ideal for those who are working or volunteering in the field, or those who wish to pursue careers or other involvement with heritage resources practice.
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