Associateship of the Museums Association
The Museums Association has developed the AMA in collaboration with employers to reflect the qualities they seek and that are needed for the museums workforce of the future.
As your professional body, the MA represents both museums and people who work in them and this means we are uniquely placed to support your development.
The AMA is for anybody committed to a career in museums; supporting you to build a fulfilling and successful career and gain recognition for your professionalism.
Benefits to you:
– professional recognition and formal acknowledgement
– increases ability to spot opportunities and cope with changes and challenges
– helps you make the best use of resources
– encourages you to plan your career proactively
– helps you to develop networks and professional contacts
– enhances your current role and improves job satisfaction
– keeps you up-to-date with developments within the profession.
Benefits to your employer:
– improves personal and professional abilities
– improves job skills and satisfaction
– improves confidence and ability to deal with change
– is a cost effective way of developing your staff
– new perspectives will be brought to the workplace through networking.
If you undertake the AMA you will receive:
– expert and personalised career support from an AMA mentor
– support and guidance from MA staff
– feedback and advice on AMA paperwork
– access to peer support and networking opportunities through AMA support groups and events
– access to free AMA workshops
– reduction on cost of MA events and Conference.
Registration is open to anyone who:
Works in or for museums, this can be on a full-time, part-time, voluntary or temporary basis (you will need to have worked in museums for a minimum of 3 years by the end of your AMA)
and
is an individual member of the MA (you will need to maintain this after you have achieved the AMA in order to continue using the letters AMA after your name).
Please click here for information about joining the MA
When you register we will send you out a pack with a guide to the AMA, and information on completing the first phase of your AMA.
What to expect:
The AMA has three phases:
Phase 1
The MA will support you to assess and develop your understanding of the sector. You will then find a mentor and move onto phase 2.
Phase 2
You will start proactively carrying out CPD; working with your mentor to put together an action plan, acting on your plans and then taking time to reflect on your development.
Phase 3
In the final phase of your AMA you will continue proactively carrying out CPD, complete a work based project, and demonstrate how you meet the AMA criteria by sitting a professional review.
Once you have been awarded the AMA you will have the right to use the letters AMA after your name.
Your development will be supported throughout your AMA by an AMA mentor, MA staff, and access to workshops and regional support groups.
To find out more, and to register for the AMA, click here
