Professional development
We all need to continue to develop our knowledge, skills and competencies and ensure that we are always equipped to respond positively to change. Professional development is key to this – it will help you become the best you can be. To support you we have worked closely with the sector to create a competency framework which identifies all of the key competencies you need to gain professional qualifications from the ARA and to progress your career in the record-keeping sector.
We are committed to supporting our members with their professional development, offering a range of support and resources to help everyone identify and meet their own career ambitions and get the most from their chosen career.
Competency framework
ARA has worked with employers, record keepers and stakeholders to create three competency frameworks that help Archivists, Archive Conservators, Records Managers, and others in similar roles across the UK and Ireland to develop their professional skills.
The frameworks set national standards of competence for record keeping, describing the knowledge and skills needed to carry out roles effectively. They are a useful tool for professional development and for improving everyday practice. The frameworks reflect the range of roles and career paths in the sector, helping record keepers assess their skills across different roles, sectors, and locations. They are also interconnected, recognising that record keepers may build competencies from more than one framework as their careers progress.
Professional Registration
Invest in your career. Become ARA qualified and get the recognition your career deserves. Learn more about the three levels of professional qualification: Foundation Membership (FMARA), Registered Membership (RMARA) and Fellow Membership (FARA).
Six Steps to Professional Registration
Find out about the six steps to professional registration. Starting with a self-assessment to review where you are today and finishing with the support the ARA offers to help you maintain and develop your knowledge and competency, we’ll explain each step in the process.
Professional Registration Blog
The Professional Registration blog is updated regularly and provides all the latest news, insights and information relating to professional registration and career development.
