A curating program can teach students the skills needed to work as a museum curator. Some programs may also help students develop skills to work in online platforms creating digital displays. Courses in a program may cover everything from administration to display creation.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.