Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation and Promotion Training Course

Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation and Promotion Training Course

Advanced | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation and Promotion Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge on documenting, safeguarding, and promoting intangible cultural heritage (ICH), including oral traditions, rituals, music, dance, and indigenous knowledge. It emphasizes community engagement and ethical practices in heritage documentation.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Cultural researchers and archivists
  • Ministry of Culture staff
  • Academics and anthropologists
  • Local government and community representatives
  • Media and communication professionals

Organizational Impact:

  • Supports the safeguarding of non-material culture
  • Enhances cultural visibility and pride
  • Builds a national archive of diverse traditions

Personal Impact:

  • Strengthens research and field documentation skills
  • Fosters cultural literacy and appreciation
  • Enables participation in global cultural preservation efforts

Course Objectives:

  • Identify categories and significance of intangible cultural heritage
  • Apply documentation methods and tools
  • Understand ethical considerations in ICH recording
  • Explore platforms for promoting ICH
  • Involve communities in heritage preservation
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Course Modules

Course Modules:

Module 1: Overview of Intangible Cultural Heritage

  • Definitions and domains
  • Living heritage and its transmission
  • Global examples and trends
  • Case Study: Recording oral literature in Samburu

Module 2: Documentation Tools and Techniques

  • Audio-visual documentation
  • Interviewing and transcription
  • Metadata standards for archiving
  • Case Study: Using mobile apps to record folk songs

Module 3: Ethical and Legal Considerations

  • Free, prior and informed consent
  • Intellectual property rights and benefit sharing
  • Data storage and access protocols
  • Case Study: Protecting traditional medicinal knowledge

Module 4: Community Involvement and Training

  • Participatory approaches
  • Role of elders, youth, and artists
  • Training locals in documentation
  • Case Study: Maasai youth digital storytelling initiative

Module 5: Promotion and Dissemination

  • Exhibitions and cultural festivals
  • Digital platforms and social media
  • Partnerships with tourism boards and schools
  • Case Study: Revival of traditional dances through school programs
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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