PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Online CPD course

Ethical practice is at the heart of professional archaeology — but the pressures of commercial work, institutional priorities and rapidly changing social expectations make ethical decision-making increasingly complex. This course provides a rigorous, practical framework for navigating those challenges.

Developed by the authors of Ethics in Archaeological Practice (Routledge, 2025) — the definitive professional text on the subject — this is a course grounded in real-world practice rather than abstract theory.

The course is delivered across 8 modules, each divided into 5-6 sessions, and is completed entirely online at your own pace. It is designed to fit around the demands of professional practice.

The course is aimed at heritage and archaeology professionals at mid-level and above — including those seeking to upgrade their CIfA membership, demonstrate structured CPD to employers or clients, or deepen their understanding of professional ethics in a rapidly evolving regulatory and social context.

The full course costs £249. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of Ethics in Archaeological Practice, explained directly by the authors of the original book. This includes over 10 hours of exclusive video content, and around 20 downloadable documents - all unique to the course. It will also be possible to pay by installments (3 payments of £83 over three months).