Learn specific skills or subject matter through an academic program offering a certificate upon course completion. A certificate may be a requirement for certain careers or promotions within a field.

What is a certificate in archaeology? Most coursework has foundational elements of archaeology, like iconographic evidence and design methods. A specific time period and culture are often studied during one course with a specific focus on rituals, customs, buildings or dress. Some courses focus on a particular skillset needed for archaeology, like modeling with clay to represent cultures or structures. Students should expect to learn scientific methods, laboratory skills, statistics, observational methods, how to record information and how to communicate archaeological findings. Archaeological courses take as little as four weeks to complete, but may take longer depending on the course.

Laboratory techniques and interpreting spatial data are skills that may make working in archaeology easier for course participants. Employing accurate and methodical work processes is a skill that works well in the field, at home, in the community and in other career and educational opportunities.

The location of a program influences overall cost. Researching the program of choice helps students determine all associated costs and fees for attendance regardless of location.

A certificate in archaeology may open the doors to a career as an archaeologist. Museum and gallery curator, heritage manager, conservator, museum education officer, museum and gallery exhibitions officer, conservation officer and historic buildings inspector are related jobs that use similar skillsets. Additional opportunities may exist as a tourism officer, archivist, writer, higher education lecturer, professor, social researcher, cartographer and records manager. Completion of higher education may be a requirement for some job and career prospects.

Individuals have options to take certification programs abroad, online or locally. To start, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.