Strategies for Success in the Art World

Begin Your Career in the Arts

Join us for a comprehensive two-month virtual certificate course that offers in-depth insights into the art industry, designed to prepare participants for successful careers in the art world.

Strategies for Success in the Art World 
8-Week Virtual Livestream Course

Christie's Education’s cutting-edge certificate course, Strategies for Success in the Art World, is intended to equip participants with comprehensive insights into the art market. This meticulously developed two-month programme connects learners with leading experts and peers in the field through our immersive virtual platform.

The course spans eight weeks of virtual sessions, offering a deep dive into critical topics such as the dynamics of art valuation, art law and due diligence, gallery operations, effective digital marketing strategies and curatorial considerations for different art world contexts. Tailored for those aiming to kick-start or advance their careers in art business, the programme provides a broad spectrum of knowledge for the art world. Participants will gain first-hand experience from art market leaders, fostering a thorough understanding of the sector's landscape and current trends.

Strategies for Success in the Art World is designed as a practical roadmap for your development within the art industry, providing you with a set of skills and knowledge that are highly transferable to the art world and its professional practices. Whether aspiring collectors, art enthusiasts, or industry professionals, participants will emerge with the knowledge necessary to pursue art market jobs. By gaining a deep understanding of valuation techniques, legal frameworks, marketing strategies, and ethical considerations, participants will be well-positioned to excel in roles spanning galleries, auction houses, museums, advisory firms, and beyond.

  • 7 September-2 November 2026
  • Mondays, 6-7.30pm GMT 
  • Virtual
  • £1,200
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Certification Included

All attendees will be awarded a digital certificate of completion issued by Christie's Education at the end of the programme.

Live from the heart of London's art scene

All virtual courses are delivered over Zoom with high quality sound and video. Every lecture offers an interactive Q&A with the expert speaker, as well as group discussion.


Recordings are available to watch with unlimited playback for 14 days after each lecture.

Art Market Fundamentals

Understand the structure of the art market, including the roles of key players, the primary and secondary markets, and the impact of technology

Legal and Ethical Proficiency

Gain a comprehensive understanding of contract law, intellectual property rights, and ethical considerations in the art world to safeguard transactions and creative works.

Primary and Second Market Intersections

Acquire knowledge of gallery roles and operations, vital for entering primary and secondary market at any level. 

Curatorial Strategies 

Learn about the myriad contexts in which art can be presented, and consider different strategies for their curation. 

Provenance Matters

Examine how ownership history shapes what a work is worth, whether it can be sold, and who can claim it.

Valuation Insight

Develop an understanding of art valuation and appraisals, focusing on critical factors like rarity and provenance, and learn to apply these skills.

Market Futures

Examine how new collectors, new technologies and new regulation are redrawing the map of the art market.

Digital Literacy

Analyse and strategize for the growing online art market, learning about digital platforms and how they transform traditional art transactions.


Hear from our students:



"An excellent setting for the learning, a broad and interesting international cohort, well-chosen and industry-leading speakers, fascinating studio and gallery visits, and, of course, our excellent hosts - thank you!"


"The course structure, topics and lectures were expertly organised and ordered to be a wonderful introduction into the industry. I always felt that the facilitators were constantly engaged and attentive to our needs."

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