Virginia Certificate in Museum Management

Educate on your terms.

Continuing education with impact.

The beginning of your career network.

The Virginia Certificate in Museum Management provides a comprehensive understanding of various facets of museum management, including collections care, education and outreach, exhibitions, external relations, internal affairs, human resources, as well as career development. The program was created to provide high-level, easily accessible professional growth to career-minded museum staff and volunteers.

• Review the certificate requirements 
• Cost estimate - *Note: if you or your museum is a VAM member, be sure to log in when you apply for the program to get appropriate member pricing!
• Read the FAQ
• Sign up for the Virginia Certificate in Museum Management e-mail list!
• You can now access all of your earned certificate credits in your Member Compass.  Simply log into our website to see your profile, and click on "My Events."  Your CEUs will appear, and there is also a button that allows you to run a credit report.
• Questions? Email VAM if you have questions about the program
  
• View VAM's list of graduates!

    SAmple of a Successful Final Project Proposal

If you are a current student, please fill out the applicable forms below.

Virginia Certificate in Museum Management Forms

Non-partner Credit Fulfillment Form

If you are completing a workshop that is not run by VAM or one of our partners, please use this form to record your credit. All non-partner credit requests go through our certificate review committee. If you have questions about whether a non-partner workshop will count, please email Kevin.

Final Project Proposal Form

You may propose a final project anytime after completing at least 8 of your 10 core curriculum credits. Before you complete your proposal form, these instructions can help you understand what the review committee is looking for.

Fall Enrollment is Closed, Please Check Back on March 1, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact us.