Shape your successful career in the archives sector with our part-time basic qualification programme. The further training programme provides people, who work in archives without a specialist qualification, knowledge and skills that are equivalent to training as a specialist in media and information services (FaMI), specialising in archives. Next course starts in 2026.
Specialist for Media and Information Services
Archive Specialisation
Period:
March 2026 – December 2028
Status:
Free places
Registration end:
Format:
Seminar
Degree:
Certificate of attendance
Requirements:
Vocational training qualification, a job in the archive sector during the basic archive qualification period
Participation fee:
3.990 Euro (5 % discount for FHP alumni)
Educational leave:
Recognised in Brandenburg and Berlin
The in-service training programme will give you the skills you need for a successful career in archiving. With in-depth knowledge and practical skills, we will equip you in just two years to become a trained specialist in media and information services, specialising in archives – a worthwhile investment in your future.
Prof. Dr. Michael ScholzScientific management
We offer prospects to colleagues in archives without specialised archival training. The "basic qualification" programme is a first step towards archival training.
Sabine StroppProject management
At a glance
Over the course of two years, there are a total of five four-day face-to-face sessions at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (from Wednesday to Saturday). On these dates, the lecturers introduce the respective subject matter, impart basic knowledge for independent processing of the teaching materials, offer practical exercises and consultations. In addition, a total of 12 online events are held on two days each (Friday and Saturday) and tasks are set for self-study.
After completing the basic qualification, it is possible to take a final examination in accordance with Section 45 (2) of the Vocational Training Act (external examination) in the training occupation of media and information services specialist, specialising in archives at the Brandenburg State Academy for Public Administration, State Examination Office for Administrative Careers. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain a certificate.
Focal points
Overview of profession-specific basics
- Subject-specific basics
- Obtaining media and information
- Cataloguing media and information
- Storage and technical processing/storage
- Providing and communicating media and information
- Public relations and archive management
- Business and social studies
Working method
- Theoretical and practice-orientated inputs
- Work on case studies and participants' topics
- Plenary discussions, small group work, exercises, presentations
Target groups
Employees in archives or archive-like institutions without professional qualifications. The entry requirement is a job in an archive or an archive-like institution.
Topics
Dates & Times
The training programme takes place over five days (Wednesday to Saturday) at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Two-day online events supplement the programme on Friday and Saturday.
The seminar times are both on campus and online from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
News
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News
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Retrospective
A successfulStart: New Course for Media and Information Services Specialists (Archive)
The start of our part-time qualification course for media and information services specialists (FaMI) specialising in archives was a complete success! From the 6th to the 9th of March 2024, we welcomed a total of 23 motivated participants from all over Germany to the first face-to-face event at the…
Transfer
Retrospective
The Archive Distance Learning Programme presented itself at ARCHIVISTICA and the German Archive Day 2024 in Suhl
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Press release
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ZEW – Further Education Unit
Room
1.10
Project management
Staff Member of the Brandenburg State Office for Archives and Public Libraries
Lecturer
Coordination
Coordination of the Further Education Unit (ZEW)
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