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CHSOS Training Programs

Welcome to the Cultural Heritage Science Open Source (CHSOS) Training Hub — your gateway to expert-led courses in conservation science, offered online, on-site in Italy, and in collaboration with institutions around the world.

We provide practical, accessible, and science-based training in the analysis and conservation of cultural heritage. Whether you are a museum professional, conservation scientist, or a student entering the field, you’ll find the program that fits your needs.

Specialized Education in Heritage Science — Online, In Italy, and in your location

🔹 Online Training for Institutions

CHSOS offers expertise directly to your institution.
We partner with universities, museums, and research centers to deliver customized online training sessions tailored to your team. Fully remote, flexible, and cost-effective.

🔹 Free online Courses

Learn at your own pace with CHSOS’s modular online courses, designed to introduce and deepen your knowledge of scientific methods in heritage studies.
Topics include Technical Photography, XRF spectroscopy, multispectral imaging, infrared reflectography, and more.

🔹 On-Site Training in Italy

Come study with us in picturesque Southern Italy!
Join a 3-days intensive program at the CHSOS Lab in Sicily, combining lectures with hands-on sessions using professional diagnostic tools. Small groups, international participants, unforgettable experience.

🔹 Collaborations with Institutions

Request a Training Program in your Institution. See examples of our successful collaborations with institutions worldwide.
We’ve provided training and support for museums, universities, and research centers globally. Browse our past and ongoing institutional partnerships.

🔹 Private Training in Italy

Request an intensive program at the CHSOS Lab in Italy. Our private sessions are tailored to your needs, offering hands-on experience with advanced instruments, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to analyze your own materials.

🌍 Why Train with CHSOS?

✅ Recognized Expertise in conservation science and imaging techniques
✅ Flexible Learning: online or in-person, solo or institutional
✅ Practical Focus: real-world case studies and field-ready tools
✅ Global Community: join professionals and researchers from all over the world

📩 Ready to Start?

Explore the full training offer or contact us for custom training solutions.

Former Students

Learn Technical Photography for Art Examination

Technical Photography is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for the scientific examination of art and archaeology. If you are a conservator, scientist, or art collector and you are not yet familiar with this method, it is truly a missed opportunity. Using simple, affordable equipment and a clear methodology, Technical Photography allows you to reveal underdrawings, retouchings, material differences, and conservation issues in a completely non-invasive way. Far from being complex or inaccessible, it is an easy entry point into scientific analysis. In many cases, Technical Photography represents the first essential step toward a deeper understanding of artworks and archaeological objects.