AMCTO education programs and services are geared to meet the needs of today's evolving municipal professionals. Explore our 2026 Fall course options below and register today to:
- Gain practical, foundational knowledge in local government administration and management
- Learn from experienced municipal practitioners, leaders, and subject matter experts
- Expand your professional network by connecting with participants across the province
- Take the next step in your career
- Earn professional development units (PDUs) to maintain your AMCTO CMO, AMP, or AOMC designation
Registration for all programs will be open until August 10, 2026 unless a course reaches capacity. Access to course materials will be available following the registration period within our online learning platform, AMCTO Connect.
All courses are open for both AMCTO members and non-members to attend and there are no pre-requisites.
Correspondence Courses (September - December)
A flexible learning option - review materials at times that work for you and submit assessments according to a given schedule.
- Municipal Administration Program (MAP)
- Municipal Law Program (MLP)
- Parliamentary Meeting Protocol Course (PMPC)
- OACA’s Primer on Planning Course (POP)
Virtual Zoom Classes (September - December)
Learn as a group at designated times with expert instructors.
- Municipal Administration Program (MAP)
- Optional: Complete two successive units within one term at an accelerated pace
- Unit 1: September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
- Unit 2: November 3, 10, 17, 24 & December 1
- Unit 3: September 15, 22, 29, October 6 & 13
- Unit 4: November 3, 10, 17, 24 & December 1
- Municipal Law Program (MLP)
- Units 1 & 2: Zoom option will be offered in Winter/Spring 2027
- Units 3 & 4: These courses are planned for Fall 2026, but registration is currently on hold due to an unforeseen circumstance. Please check back next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Employment Law & Human Resources Program (ELHR)
- September 23, 24, October 22, November 12
- Municipal Clerks Institute (MCI)
- Level 1 & 2 will be offered in Winter/Spring 2027
Please note that spaces for Zoom classes are limited.
NEW FOR FALL 2026: Online Courses for the Municipal Accounting & Finance Program (MAFP)
Starting fall 2026, there is no distinction between 'correspondence format' and 'Zoom format' for the MAFP. All participants will be enrolled in the same online format, which includes readings, quizzes, review sessions led by a facilitator through Zoom, and an online proctored exam. An evening option is available for the Zoom review sessions. Both Units 1 and 2 will be offered in this format.
Executive Diploma in Municipal Management (EDMM)
Registration open now until August 26, 2026
The AMCTO Executive Diploma in Municipal Management (EDMM) is a comprehensive, 10-month program designed specifically for municipal managers. It provides the foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies required to be a successful local government manager. The EDMM is ideal for:
- Managers with three years or more of supervisory experience in a municipal organization
- Mid-level municipal managers
- High-potential municipal employees on track for senior management or leadership roles
The program has two start dates each year - one in the fall and one in the spring. Registration for the fall 2026 cohort is open now until August 26. Graduates of the program are authorized to use the "Dipl.M.M." credential.
AMCTO Career Development Packages
Applications open now until September 30, 2026
AMCTO Career Development Packages (CDPs) are an application based end-to-end career skills offering for municipal professionals. Career Development Packages are curated groups of AMCTO programs and services aimed at addressing individual skills gaps and preparing municipal professionals for career growth.
These packages allow staff to obtain the necessary education and knowledge they need to succeed in an ever-changing municipal sector across three tailored learning streams:
- Early Career - ideal for those new to the municipal sector
- Legislative - ideal for those in the clerk's department
- Leadership - ideal for those in management roles
CDPs are offered at a 25% discount off the market rate annually for each package component - past CDP participants saved an average of $700 on AMCTO education and professional development offerings.
Applications for the 2026 program intake are open now until September 30.
For more information or questions about our education programs, please contact us.