A key role for the DPC is to empower and develop our members’ workforces. Our members operate in a competitive and dynamic knowledge environment where roles and responsibilities of staff are constantly changing. It is crucial, therefore, that staff remain informed of, trained in and confident with the new developments and tools which are released and made available. This is particularly important when existing staff are retrained to embrace a new skills set.The DPC provides training and personal development facilities to address these challenges:
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Digital Preservation Competency FrameworkThe DPC Digital Preservation Competency Framework identifies and describes information on the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for successful digital preservation. |
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Novice to Know-How online trainingThe Novice to Know-How learning pathway aims to provide beginners with the skills required to develop and implement simple digital preservation workflows within their organisation and is part of The National Archives’ digital capacity building strategy, ‘Plugged In, Powered Up,’ |
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Career Development FundProvides support for DPC members to undertake training and personal development opportunities. These scholarships and grants are offered through regular calls for applications, but members are also welcome to nominate relevant opportunities . |
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Getting Started and Making Progress training modulesReference materials for DPC face to face training. On-site training is available on request. |
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DPC Reading ClubThe DPC’s Reading Club provides a forum to chat about a recent digital preservation publication with other Members in a friendly and informal group. |
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Python Study Group ProgramThe main purpose of the BitCurator Consortium (BCC) and Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) Python Study Group (PSG) program is to provide a regular and effective training program and community of learning focused on the development of scripting and coding skills, which can be practically and meaningfully applied to digital preservation activities and workflows. |
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Labour Market AnalysisAs part of its strategic commitments to workforce development, the DPC undertakes studies on the digital preservation labour market, analyzing data gathered from online job advertisements. |
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Aus Preserves Ingest and Pre-Ingest training modulesMaterials for delivering face to face training focused on a range of skills relating to various aspects of receiving, handling, and managing digital content. |
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External training/education opportunitiesA wide range of digital preservation training and development opportunities are offered by agencies and institutions around the world. A selection of courses offered by DPC members includes:
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