CPM Classroom Program
Downtown Phoenix (January through October 2026)
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for the Certified Public Management® Program, applicants are required to have completed at least 60 hours of learning activities that address the CPM Competencies. This requirement can be fulfilled through completion of one of the approved Supervisor Academies or other learning activities that address the CPM competencies.
To begin the application process, please submit your completed CPM Application. If your organization blocks Google forms, you can download a Word application and submit it to [email protected]. Admitted applicants will be provided further instructions.
Application Deadline: December 26, 2025
Program Schedule:
Class Meeting Dates: January 2026 - October 2026
Classroom Location: 1717 W Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Parking Location: Onsite
Classroom Times: Fridays from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
| 2026 Meeting Dates | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June & July | Aug | Sept | Oct |
| 16, 23, 30 | 6, 13 | 6,13,20,27 | 3, 24 | 1, 8, 15, 22 | BREAK | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 4, 25 | 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Graduation: November 2026
Program Commitment:
To earn the Certified Public Manager® designation, you will need to commit to the following requirements:
- attend all program class sessions,
- complete all assignments within the specified timeframe, and
- actively engage in the learning process.
Program Cost: $5,000
Once accepted, registering for your seat in Course 1 will guarantee your seat for the entire program. You will need to register for subsequent courses (Courses 2-5) prior to the payment Due Date listed in the table below.
If you plan on paying via check or purchase order (PO), please contact Linda Hess at 602-496-1305 or [email protected] for correct options on your registration.
The following options for course payments are available:
- Full program payment (all five courses): Due January 2, 2026
- Payments by course are due on the dates listed below:
| Payment | Due Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Course #1 | January 2, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Course #2 | February 20, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Course #3 | April 10, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Course #4 | July 24, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Course #5 | September 11, 2026 | $1,000 |
Cancellations and Refunds:
Cancellations received within two weeks before the first day of class will be assessed a $50.00 cancellation fee.
As of the first day of each class, program registration fees are non-refundable.