Ilmu arsip adalah bidang studi akademis yang membahas cara-cara di mana arsip dibangun dan dipelihara. Pelestarian dan penelitian digital, manajemen dokumen, dan konservasi sering dicakup dalam jenis program ini.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.