The Certified Public Manager Program is a broad-based management development program, designed to provide public sector professionals with a unique training experience that translates into maximizing the effectiveness of government organizations. As part of a national consortium, this certificate program offers practitioner-oriented course work consisting of fresh approaches, new ideas, and usable information.

The 300-hour (172 class hours) program consists of sequential levels of instruction in management theory and practice. The time to complete the program is generally 14 to 16 months.   Courses include:  

• Management in the Public Organization
  (10 days – 70 hours) 

• Systems Approach to Public Management
  (5 days – 35 hours) 

• Case Studies in Decision Management
  (5 days – 35 hours) 

• Ethics and Management Simulation
  (4 days – 32 hours)