Learning Opportunities
The AMA provides a variety of learning opportunities, including
our Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS) program, a virtual webinar
series, and other professional development opportunities.
To register for an open learning opportunity, please visit the Events page.
For more information about the AMA's Learning Programs, please
contact learning@museums.ab.ca.
Please note that these schedules are subject to change at
the discretion of the AMA.
Upcoming CMS Courses
Programming (CMS 25 - 07) With guest instructor Candace
Matelic
July 7 - August 1, 2025
Location: Online with four virtual meetings (July 9, 16, 23,
30)
Instructors: Guest instructed by Candace Matelic with
co-instructor Christine Moreland
Programming is the service a museum provides to the public to
help interpret their collections from the visitor's point of view.
Participants will learn how to enhance the range of opportunities
museums offer to their communities. Topics covered will include
audience research, customer service, planning, and evaluation.
Registration will open May 2025.
Preventive Conservation (CMS 25 - 06)
November 3 - 28, 2025
Location: Online with four virtual meetings (November 6, 13, 20,
27)
Instructors: Alison Freake and Carmen Li
The measures taken to care for and preserve museum collections
are of vital importance. This course provides an introduction to
preventive conservation (the actions taken to delay the
deterioration of objects or to protect them from potential damage).
Topics covered will include care and handling of museum
collections, storage, managing the museum's environment, and pest
control.
Registration will open September 2025.
To support greater Indigenous representation among museum
professionals, the AMA is waiving the registration fee for
online and in-person CMS courses for self-identified First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit members of the AMA. Indigenous
participants must have an active membership with the AMA prior to
registering for the course. Indigenous participants must
email learning@museums.ab.ca to
secure their spot. Participants are registered on a first-come,
first-served basis when course registration opens. There are
limited spaces available.