Safeguarding of cultural heritage Table of contents Basic information Statistics / Formal status Characterization of the E&T programme Basic information Institution Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, Center for Professional Development in the Field of Cultural Heritage Name of programme (original language) Опазване на културното наследство Cultural Heritage Area Safeguarding and preservation Crafts and traditional knowledge Knowledge Programme description The training program "Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage" is developed under the project "Professional Development in the Field of Cultural Heritage", funded by the National Scientific Program "Cultural and Historical Heritage, National Memory and Social Development" / RMS № 577 from 17.08.2018. The programme offers postgraduate training to professionals working in central and local government, as well as in memory institutions - museums, libraries and archives, who want to expand their professional competence with knowledge and skills in the field of cultural heritage preservation. The structure of the programme includes (1) a general and (2) a specific part, which allow the professional to develop his/her professional competence in view of his/her preferences and interests. The general part comprises 3 compulsory courses, and the trainee must also choose 4 specialised courses in accordance with the profile of the training - heritage conservation. The training programme ends with the award of a postgraduate certificate. Is the programme a joint degree programme? No Double degree No Joint delivery No Qualification provider Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, Center for Professional Development in the Field of Cultural Heritage Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification? No Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET) HE-VET Education format Formal Programme Type Continuing Education and Training (CET) One time event or regular basis One time event Statistics / Formal status Core function Preservation and Safeguarding Supplementary functions Engagement and use Recognition Does the programme lead to a regulated profession? No Characterization of the E&T programme Student work load (hours) 210h Duration 8.00 Months Months Study format Part-time Are there access requirements? No Teaching language Bulgarian Is there a mandatory (external) practical training? No Mode of delivery of education / training Blended Required qualification of teachers/trainers in the core subjects PhD Are grants available? No