CMAR M2 Preparatory Course

LAMA has developed 2 Certified Manager of Animal Resources Preparatory Courses

M1 – Decision Making and Accountability, Coaching and Feedback, Courageous Conversations

M2 – Time Management, Develop the Leader Within You, and Conflict Resolution

Prep Course Pricing Options

$350 – Member registered for annual meeting
$400 – Member not attending annual meeting
$450 – Non-member registered for annual meeting
$500 – Non-member not attending annual meeting

CMAR

M2 Preparatory Course

Registration does not include LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting registration which starts Monday, April 14, 2025, with a Kick-Off Reception Monday night.

Open for anyone at any stage of studying for the M2 Exam. This training is open to both LAMA members and non-members and will focus on the M2 training material.

This workshop is designed to cover management challenges – Organizational Structure, Human Resources, and Financial Foundations.

The workshop will offer theory and group exercises to deliver the material and help you prepare for the M2 management exam needed to gain CMAR (Certified Manager of Animal Resources) certification using the AALAS route of 3 exams: AR, M1, and M2

This course can be used to kickstart your studies, as a final review, or anywhere in between. Join us and move one step closer to CMAR certification!
Attendees should invest in the Management Training Manual, 2nd Edition available from AALAS Library.

This Leadership Boot Camp is sponsored by the Laboratory Animal Management Association.

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2026 LAMA / ATA Annual Meeting in San Antonio

The LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting is a premier springtime gathering that brings together professionals in laboratory animal management to exchange knowledge, innovations, and best practices.

The LAMA/ATA annual meeting is perfect for furthering your career in Laboratory Animal Management. Join us April 13-16 at the Hotel Contessa  in San Antonio, Texas.

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Membership

LAMA Annual Membership Options

Individual Membership

$ 125 / Annually

  • Domestic memberships: $125 per year
  • International memberships: $145 (in U.S. currency) per year

Institutional Membership

$ 425 / Annually

  • Institutional memberships: $425 per year.
  • Institutional members include four individual memberships; additional individuals may be added at a cost of $125 per person