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             

Preventive Conservation (CMS 25 - 06)
November 3 - 28, 2025
Location: Online with four virtual meetings
Instructors: Alison Freake and Carmen Li

The required virtual meetings will take place on November 6, 13, 20, 27, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT.

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 closed due to full capacity.
  

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.