Archaeology is a multidisciplinary field that requires a holistic approach to training, research, and professional conduct. Training must encompass ethical issues in archaeology and best practices including exposure to multiple ways of knowing, understanding of differential claims to the past, and engagement with descendant communities and others impacted by archaeological work. Evidence-based research requires expertise in applicable scientific methods and theory. An archaeologist’s education should include research design and planning that prioritizes analysis of existing collections, justifies new fieldwork that maximizes conservation of existing resources, and ensures proper curation and dissemination of results. Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and archaeologists must continually update their skills to conduct high-quality research and heritage management as well as to supervise, mentor, and teach students and employees. Training is not always affordable or accessible. Archaeologists working within their institutions, including universities, museums, private heritage management (CRM) companies, and government agencies, have a responsibility to work toward securing financial resources for the purpose of maximizing training, ensuring safeguards, and broadening entry into archaeological professions.