Online Courses


Learn collections care skills, even at a distance.

Why Learn with Us Online?

Online learning is more accessible and equitable. Our mission to empower participants and build preservation knowledge and skills can only be realized if those who need training can access it. Our lives have become more “virtual” as a result of the pandemic and we anticipate this pivot will not disappear. Online learning offers greater flexibility, convenience, and is more cost-effective than in-person learning.

Our community of practice is built around relationships. We are committed to building these social and professional networks regardless of whether learning takes place online or on our campus. Our online classes offer the live-interaction of a traditional class and opportunities to engage with other participants. 

Our community of practice is built around hands-on, experiential learning. Practice kits and at-home labs will continue this tradition, but at your own pace. Course fees include all materials, so there is no additional cost to you.

Online Format

Online courses meet live over a series of consecutive weeks. Meeting times will be determined based on participant time zones. Participants access course materials and discussion forums through a web-based learning management system. Social hours will be scheduled to provide opportunities to get to know one another outside the virtual classroom. Zoom web conferencing is used for class meetings. Participants are expected to use a webcam and microphone during class. We do not recommend participation using mobile devices.

2023 Schedule-at-a-Glance

The early bird fee is only available to those who register before April 17 , 2023 for Fundraising and Grant Writing for Collections Care and Access and before August 1, 2023 for Fundamentals of Collections Management. Fundamentals of Collections Care will be offered again in 2024.

CourseDateFeeEarly Bird Fee
Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)January 26-February 16, 2023 REGISTRATION CLOSED$500$475
Fundraising and Grant Writing for Collections Care and Access (Level 2)May 17-June 7, 2023 REGISTRATION CLOSED$500$475
Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)September 7-28, 2023$500$475

Course Descriptions

Beloit students work with one of the many pieces of art in the permanent collection of the Wright Museum of Art.

Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)

January 26-February 16, 2023 REGISTRATION CLOSED

Instructor: Christa Deacy-Quinn
Course Fee: $500
Early Registration: $475

A view from the rooftop of the Sanger Center for the Sciences shows a park-like Beloit College campus.

Fundraising and Grant Writing for Collections Care and Access (Level 2)

May 17-June 7, 2023 REGISTRATION CLOSED

Instructor: Bob Beatty and Jennifer Hain Teper
Course Fee: $500
Early Registration: $475

Documentation files at the Logan Museum of Anthropology.

Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)

September 7-28, 2023

Instructor: Christa Deacy-Quinn
Course Fee: $500
Early Registration: $475

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