Training
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Boosting Your Protection Efforts
You have the passion and the drive but maybe lack the skills and know-how to protect and preserve your priceless collections and heritage sites. Let us help you reach your goals through a robust education program that is practical, hands-on, and collaborative.
Our proficient team has conducted thousands of hours of training on cultural heritage protection, security, investigations and cultural property law across the globe. From museum staff to law enforcement and customs agents to professional trade organizations, we have delivered the highest standards of education to cultural heritage professionals in a wide range of settings. We are ready to bring that world-class training to you and your organization through ready-made or personalized lessons that can be delivered on-site or virtually.
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL
Live Training Sessions
Our experienced team of trainers will design and deliver individual lessons or a full curriculum based on your learning needs, priorities and budget. We can come to your location in-person (preferred) or provide trainings virtually. Programs range from an hour or two on a single day to a week or more depending on the breadth and depth of training required. Examples of our most popular trainings include:
Art Crime Investigations
We walk you through the entire process for how to respond to incidents of art and cultural property theft, looting, and trafficking.
Crisis Management
Tailored specifically for museums and other cultural institutions, we train your entire staff on how to prepare for and respond to threats such as active shooters and political protests.
Collections Security
We give you practical guidance for protecting your collections from thefts, protesters, and other threats that balances access with security.
Cultural Property Law
Perfect for prosecutors and judges, we teach you the national and international legal frameworks designed to protect cultural property and how to successfully adjudicate cases.
Developing Art Crime Teams
We show you exactly how to establish and administer an effective special police unit dedicated to cultural property protection and investigations.
Full Course Offerings
Law Enforcement
Developing an Art Crime Program
Identifying Cultural Property
Responding to Thefts
E-Commerce Investigations
Cultural Property Law
Museum Security
Crisis Management/Active Threat
Managing Activist Events
Museum Security 101
Protecting Your Collection
Security Plans
Other Training
Conducting Damage Assessments
Management in a Cultural Setting
NAGPRA in a Law Enforcement Context
Risk Management
Tailored Programs
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Contact us and we can work with you to develop a training plan specific to your requirements.
AT YOUR OWN PACE
Online Pre-Recorded Lessons
We are currently developing a series of pre-recorded lessons that will be on-demand and available to watch at your own pace.