The provision of wide ranging, high quality, cost effective training and professional development opportunities for museum staff and volunteers in the region remains central to our role. This section of the website will help you find information about training days happening in the region as well as resources.

Museum Skills Programme 2013

These training sessions are FREE to everyone who works in museums, galleries and National Trust properties across the South West region. In 2012-13 the skills programme is made possible through funding from Arts Council England distributed by the South West Museum Development Partnership. Click here.

Other Regional Training

Training courses and events from around the region you might be interested in, click here for the full list. Please contact us if you would like to promote your own training event on this website.

CPD Opportunities

• AMA Support Group for South West and Wales
• Subject Specialist Networks

Training Handouts Online

Did you know that handouts and 'top tips' from our training days are now available to download as they become available from our trainers? Click here.

Request training

We are always interested in your ideas and suggestions for future training topics, so do get in touch via your MDO, county rep or contact the SWFed's Training Rep.