Introduction

Digital Curation is a strategic process that involves the selection, organization, preservation, management, analysis, and dissemination of digital assets throughout their lifecycle. As organizations increasingly rely on digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and digital repositories, the need for effective digital curation has become a critical component of information governance and knowledge management. Digital Curation Training Course equips participants with practical skills to manage digital collections, improve data quality, strengthen digital preservation strategies, and ensure long-term accessibility while complying with international standards and cybersecurity requirements.

The course explores emerging trends including AI-powered metadata generation, digital archiving, cloud storage management, blockchain for digital preservation, FAIR data principles, digital asset management, research data management, and automated content classification. Participants will gain practical knowledge on designing sustainable digital preservation frameworks, implementing metadata standards, managing institutional repositories, enhancing digital accessibility, and supporting evidence-based decision-making through well-curated digital information resources.

Programme Curriculum

Digital Curation Training Course

Introduction

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand digital curation principles and lifecycle management.
Apply international metadata standards for digital resources.
Implement effective digital preservation strategies.
Manage digital repositories using best practices.
Improve digital asset management and accessibility.
Integrate AI tools into digital curation workflows.
Apply cybersecurity measures for digital collections.
Utilize cloud-based digital preservation technologies.
Develop sustainable digital governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements.
Evaluate digital collection quality and integrity.
Implement research data management best practices.
Design organizational digital curation strategies.

Organizational Benefits

Improved digital knowledge preservation.
Reduced information loss.
Better regulatory compliance.
Enhanced institutional memory.
Increased operational efficiency.
Stronger data governance.
Improved collaboration.
Better decision-making.
Reduced digital preservation costs.
Enhanced organizational resilience.

Target Audience

Information Managers
Librarians
Archivists
Records Managers
ICT Professionals
Researchers
Knowledge Management Officers
Digital Transformation Managers

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Digital Curation

Digital curation lifecycle
Digital asset identification
Information governance principles
Digital preservation concepts
Digital collection planning
Case Study: Digital preservation at the British Library

Module 2: Metadata Standards and Digital Organization

Metadata creation techniques
Dublin Core and international standards
Controlled vocabularies
Data classification systems
Metadata quality assurance
Case Study: Europeana metadata management

Module 3: Digital Preservation Strategies

Preservation planning
File format sustainability
Storage technologies
Backup and disaster recovery
Long-term preservation policies
Case Study: National Archives UK digital preservation

Module 4: Digital Repositories and Asset Management

Repository architecture
Digital asset lifecycle
Repository security
Content organization
Repository performance monitoring
Case Study: DSpace institutional repository implementation

Module 5: AI and Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence applications
Automated metadata generation
Machine learning classification
Blockchain for preservation
Cloud-based curation platforms
Case Study: AI-assisted digital curation at Google Arts & Culture

Module 6: Legal, Ethical and Security Considerations

Copyright management
Privacy regulations
Cybersecurity practices
Digital rights management
Ethical data stewardship
Case Study: GDPR compliance in European digital repositories

Module 7: Research Data Management

FAIR data principles
Data documentation
Data sharing policies
Research repositories
Data quality management
Case Study: CERN Open Data Portal

Module 8: Digital Curation Strategy and Continuous Improvement

Strategic planning
Digital governance frameworks
Performance measurement
Risk management
Continuous improvement
Case Study: Smithsonian Institution digital curation program

Training Methodology

Interactive expert-led presentations
Practical demonstrations and guided exercises
Hands-on digital curation workshops
Group discussions and collaborative learning
Digital repository simulations
AI-enabled metadata creation exercises
Real-world global case study analysis
Individual and team assignments
Knowledge assessments and feedback sessions
Action planning for workplace implementation

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

MS Word Archivematica Preservica and Dspace

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000