The National Archives of Malawi is running a number of short-term training programmes and workshops/ seminars in Records Management, Archives Administration, Basic Library Management Skills, and Conservation and Bookbinding. These programmes were introduced in 1996 beginning with Records Management and Archives Administration, and thereafter two new programmes were also introduced, viz: Basic Library Management Skills, and Conservation and Bookbinding. 

The introduction of these programmes was in response to the growing demand for training and advice from the public as well as private sectors. With the absence of formal educational institutions in the country offering courses in these fields, the National Archives of Malawi decided to introduce these programmes as an immediate solution for bridging the knowledge gap in Records Management, Archives Administration, Basic Library Management Skills, and Conservation and Bookbinding.

Archives Administration

Archives are records of enduring value. Because of the value that is attached to such records there is need for their proper care. This can only be achieved if appropriately trained personnel are assigned to the job

Conservation and Bookbinding

When records and other documents have been over-used and are deteriorating, the need for their restoration cannot be over-emphasized. Special skills are required for this challenging tasks.