Cultural resource management

The cornerstone of your career in the cultural sector

If you’re passionate about preserving cultural resources, the Diploma in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) will provide you with the education you need to become a valuable member of any gallery, museum or cultural organization. Study alongside museum and heritage professionals from around the world and learn valuable skills from leading experts in the field.

Within every object is a story, waiting to be told.
Our job is to connect the two.

Our understanding of history, cultures and the people who create them often comes from their traditions, stories, documents and objects. Preserving and interpreting the stories within the cultural production of diverse communities — and connecting those stories with people — is what makes history relevant today. The Professional Specialization Certificate in Collections Management will give you the skills you need to develop, manage and bring meaning to cultural collections.

Connecting people, communities and culture

As a museum, heritage or cultural professional, so much work is about making connections: connections across time, across diverse cultures, and—perhaps most importantly—connections with the communities and audiences you serve. The Professional Specialization Certificate in Visitor and Community Engagement brings focus and increased understanding to the skills and strategies needed to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities so organizations can better engage and serve their public⁠(s).

Position your organization to thrive in a digital economy.

The question is no longer whether digital technologies have a place in museums and cultural organizations, rather the question now is how to best implement them. The Micro-certificate in Digital Planning for the Cultural Sector looks at ways technology is being used in the cultural sector and gives you the in-demand knowledge and skills you need to help your organization thrive in the digital economy.

Weaving together a more respectful and inclusive cultural sector

The Micro-certificate in Indigenous Cultural Stewardship weaves together skills and knowledge to create a more diverse future in the museum, heritage and cultural sector in relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Begin your journey of recognizing and safeguarding Indigenous cultural heritage and cultural practices. Make positive and sustainable change in the museum and heritage sector.

Note: these programs are run by the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria.