CPM Classroom ProgramCertified Public Manager

 

The Certified Public Manager® Program is offered in a classroom format each year. Classes are scheduled one day per week, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, over the span of 9 months.  Additional coursework will be assigned before and after class.

The CPM program explores public management from an individual perspective, from an organizational perspective, and from a systems perspective and equips participants for advancing continuous improvement and change management efforts in their organizations.  The CPM program culminates with a capstone project through which each participant will develop a recommendation for solving a problem or improving a service within their organization.

Program Commitment:

To earn the Certified Public Manager® designation, you will need to be able to commit to the following requirements:

  • Attend all 25 classes over the span of 9 months,
  • Complete all assignments within the specified timeframe, and
  • Actively engage in the learning process.

Curriculum:

Modules in recent cohorts include (topics vary):

Managing in a Political Environment

Systems Thinking

Collaborative Service Delivery

Program Evaluation

Tribal Relations

Strategic Operating Plans

Employee Motivation

Generative AI in Public Management

Managing Risk

Stakeholder Management

Managing Change

Understanding the Budget

Economic Development

Public Financial Management

Continuous Improvement Tools

The Economy

Leadership: Theory and Practice

Leading Change through Charisma

Policymaking

Public Policy Analysis

Corruption

Sustainable Democracy

Upcoming Program:

August 2025 CPM Classroom Cohort

Location: To Be Determined 
August 2025 - June 2026