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Museum Courses

Museum courses can help you learn exhibition design, curation techniques, artifact preservation, and audience engagement strategies. You can build skills in research methodologies, storytelling through displays, and creating educational programs that resonate with diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like digital cataloging systems, 3D modeling software for exhibit planning, and visitor analytics platforms to enhance the visitor experience and streamline museum operations.

Popular Museum Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fudan University

    创作吧!微影人!

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Videography, Video Editing, Editing, Cinematography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Post-Production, Writing, Visual Storytelling, Media Production, Scripting, Content Creation, Creativity, Coordination

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Formal Learning, Pedagogy, Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Mentorship, Governance, Interpersonal Communications, Ancient History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    684 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Evolution Today

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    230 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, World History, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mitigation, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Interactive Learning, Molecular Biology, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Metadata Management, Records Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Persistence, Data Ethics, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    750 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular museum courses

  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • 创作吧!微影人!: Fudan University
  • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey: American Museum of Natural History

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