International Council of Museums (ICOM)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

International Council of Museums (ICOM) provides a global network and body that promotes and protects cultural heritage by establishing professional and ethical standards, offering training, resources, and cooperation programmes for museums and museum professionals.

Target Customer

Museums, museum professionals, national and international committees, regional alliances, affiliated organizations, and partners involved in cultural heritage and museum practice.

Key Differentiator

A long-standing global membership association and NGO that combines ethics standards (Code of Ethics, Museum Definition, Object ID, Resolutions), a wide-ranging training ecosystem (ICOM-ITC, online/offline programmes, regional trainings), and extensive resources (Information Centre, Online library, Red Lists) into a unified global museum network.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Lack of universal professional and ethical standards in museum activities
2Limited access to training, capacity-building, and professional development for museum staff
3Fragmented museum sector without a coordinated international network and shared resources

Key Features

1Events and conferences (Annual Meetings, General Conferences, International Museum Day)
2Training and capacity-building (ICOM-ITC, regional trainings, online programmes, on-line courses)
3Publications and research (Online library, ICOM Information Centre, Museum and International publications)
4Standards and guidelines (Code of Ethics, Museum Definition, Object ID, ICOM Resolutions, Red Lists Database)
5Resources and networks (National Committees, International Committees, Regional Alliances, Affiliated Organisations, 'Get Involved' membership options)

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Established global network of museums and professionals
2Formal standards and ethical guidance referenced by a wide international community
3Access to diverse training programs and online resources
4Comprehensive collection of tools (Red Lists, Information Centre, online library) for cultural heritage protection
5Opportunities for collaboration through international and regional committees

Key Benefits

1Professional ethics and standards guidance

2Global networking and collaboration opportunities

3Training, capacity-building, and educational programmes

4Access to comprehensive resources (Red Lists, Information Centre, online library)

5Advocacy and international visibility for cultural heritage

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A membership association and non-governmental organization that establishes professional and ethical standards for museum activities, provides guidance, training, and resources, and acts as the international voice for museum professionals through a global network and cooperation programmes.

Target Market

Museums, museum professionals, national and international committees, regional alliances, and affiliated cultural heritage organizations seeking standards, training, and collaboration opportunities

Unique Value Proposition

A globally connected network with established ethics and standards, extensive training infrastructure, and rich resources that collectively advance professional practice and cultural heritage protection in museums worldwide

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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