TDU invites applications for the Second Batch of the Certificate Programme in Museology (CP-MU), delivered through online weekend classes from 8th August 2026
A University Course on Museology
Are you currently employed in a museum or cultural institution or Research Institutes and feel the need for a formal academic qualification in Museology? Do you wish to strengthen your professional skills without taking leave from your present job? If yes, the Certificate Programme in Museology (CP-MU) offered by Trans-Disciplinary University (TDU) is designed for you
Faculty: Museum experts from state, national and international-level museums
Course Fees: Rs. 20,000 (including Admission fee of Rs. 1000 and 18% GST)
Who can apply?
Essential Qualification: Successful completion of graduation from a recognised University in India or abroad.
Desirable: Work experience in a museum, gallery, archive, or related cultural institution.
Course Duration
Programme Duration: 2 Months
Total Hours: 60 Hours (4 Credits)
Class Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays
Daily Duration: 3.45 Hours per day
The importance and relevance of the course :
Museums and cultural spaces today require professionals who can combine storytelling, technology, audience engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration to create meaningful public experiences. This course equips learners with practical, future-oriented curatorial and museum skills that are increasingly relevant across museums, galleries, interpretation centres, cultural institutions, and creative industries.
The potential career opportunities or job prospects for students completing the course :
The opportunities for students are to take careers in the field of Curator, Museum Assistant/ Associate, Museum Educator, Cataloguer, Exhibition Designer, Heritage Interpreter, Museum Programming, Collection and Archive, Audience Engagement Specialist, Exhibition Content Developer, Gallery Facilitator / Communicator / Docents, Content Curator, Creative Learning Facilitator and outreach coordinator
The uniqueness and innovative aspects that distinguish this course from similar programmes :
Museology course involves theory of museum functions such as Collection, Conservation, Exhibition, Education, Public service and its related activities such as Documentation, Research, Publication, Governance, Outreach etc. Hence, new CPMU students may find the Programme useful to get into such jobs. The students learn Stories and case studies from direct on-ground execution phases. The course comprises of a collective of curators from different disciplines who will not just teach but share practical knowledge. The course will enable curatorial problem solving skills. It will enhance the digital and technological skills that museum professionals use to make their professional life easier. Finally, this course is a collaborative effort of multiple disciplines coming together to create, run, and sustain museum
Contact Details
Programme Coordinator, is Herbarium/ Museum Curator and Professor at TDU.
WhatsApp : +91 - 9449058869,
E-mail : noorunnisa.begum@tdu.edu.in
Programme Chairman and currently Professor Emeritus at TDU.
He worked earlier as Director of two major museums in India: National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi, and Indian Museum, Kolkata.
WhatsApp : +91 - 9871568309
Email : bvenugopal@tdu.edu.in
Registration Link
Steps : Register through the link https://forms.gle/KyFB77Z2GYSKvchb7
Applications are invited till July 15th 2026.
Once you are found eligible, you will be notified to remit the fee of Rs. 20,000/- using the TDU payment gateway at https://www.tdu.edu.in/online-fee-payment by mentioning the name of the course in the Remarks section.
Team Members
For more information
Official Contact
Dr. Noorunnisa Begum
Contact Info
noorunnisa.begum@tdu.edu.in
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