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Conservators and Conservation Technicians

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) offers the professional associate and fellow designations to conservation professionals. Applicants must meet membership, education, training, experience, and other requirements. According to the AIC, certification is "often now a requirement for obtaining certain contracts with some agencies and institutions."

There are no licensing requirements for conservators and conservation technicians.