Short training courses

The National Archives provides short training courses in records and information management, together with the function of the UK public records system. Whilst aimed at UK central government departments, these courses have sufficient generic content to make them useful to records staff from UK local government and wider UK public authorities. Priority is given to applications from staff of UK central government bodies.

Subject to availability of places on our courses, we may consider applications from accredited staff of central governments outside the UK, although we regret that these courses are not open to the private sector or members of the general public.

Introductory module

Introduction to the public records system
This course gives background information for those involved in work on records. It is a one-day course and includes a tour of The National Archives at Kew.

Modules about the transfer of records to The National Archives

These are two half-day modules, which normally take place on the same day so that departmental records staff can attend either or both. They are:

Cataloguing
This course explains The National Archives' requirements for the arrangement and description of records.

Preparation for transfer
This course covers the physical preparation of records and the completion of The National Archives' forms necessary for transfer.

Booking

To reserve a place on these courses, which are held at our building at Kew, please complete the booking form