The Mahj Connection LLC dba The School of American Mah Jongg
CPD Standards Office Provider Number: 51154
The Mahj Connection LLC dba The School of American Mah Jongg is a CPD-accredited training provider, accredited by The CPD Standards Office, an independent CPD accreditation body. Learn what CPD accreditation means and how to get your course CPD accredited.
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Description:
Offering online American Mah Jongg lessons, strategy training, and instructor accreditation, the School of American Mah Jongg (SOAMJ) helps new players, experienced players, and aspiring instructors build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.
Our CPD Standards Office-accredited American Mah Jongg Instructor Accreditation Program prepares aspiring and experienced teachers to deliver clear, structured beginner lessons based on National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and standards. The program combines self-paced online learning, assessment, and a teaching practicum to develop both game knowledge and effective teaching skills.
Want to become an American Mah Jongg instructor? Our training helps you explain the tiles, teach students to read the NMJL card, introduce game procedures, and guide beginners through their first games. Instructors learn how to break complex concepts into manageable steps, address common misunderstandings, and support students with patience and consistency.
Looking to learn American Mah Jongg or improve your playing strategy? Our lessons and workshops help players understand the rules, identify possible hands, prioritize discards, and make more informed decisions during play.
SOAMJ is operated by The Mahj Connection, LLC and led by Debbie Barnett, an American Mah Jongg player with more than 45 years of experience who has been teaching since 2006. Debbie is the author of Unlocking the Secrets of American Mah Jongg and brings extensive experience in instruction, workshops, and community education to the School’s programs.
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The American Mah Jongg Instructor Accreditation Program is designed for experienced American Mah Jongg players who want to become instructors and current teachers seeking to strengthen their teaching skills and knowledge of National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and standards. Participants learn how to plan structured beginner lessons, explain the NMJL card and game procedures clearly, address common student misunderstandings, and guide new players with confidence. The program is ideal for those teaching private groups, community classes, clubs, or adult education programs.