Certified Public Manager Program

Terri Callahan, Program Director

 

The Kansas Certified Public Manager program was established in 1993 and since that time over 1,000 public managers have completed certification. The CPM certificate is a nationally recognized emblem of management excellence.

Program Objectives and Format

Through our competency-based curriculum, CPM training:

• Provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in management practices for managers at all levels in government.
• Offers opportunities for professional and personal growth for public-sector employees.
• Fosters effective management practices in government and nonprofit organizations.

 

The Kansas CPM program offers a blended learning approach of classroom hours, online learning and outside assignments to meet 300 hours of structural learning. Students meet 2-3 days in the classroom per month for one year, starting in January. Students can elect to attend the class in Topeka, the Kansas City area, or our western/ southwestern Kansas location, which rotates each year.

Please contact Terri Callahan for more information about CPM or if you'd like to be notified as information for the 2011 CPM class becomes available.

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The Kansas CPM program complies with the guidelines and standards established by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium and its curriculum requirements. Other Kansas CPM partners include:

• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
• League of Kansas Municipalities
• Kansas Association of Counties
• Graduate School, USDA

 

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