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.