Certified Public Manager Program

 

 

 

 

The Certified Public Manager (CPM) program is a nationally recognized, comprehensive training and development program for public sector managers at all levels of state and local government. 

Florida’s CPM program consists of eight four-day training sessions (Levels 1-8). In addition to the classes, participants are also required to complete out-of-class readings, projects, and comprehensive examinations.

CPM training is experiential based, with an emphasis on small group activities and a balance between theory and practice.


The curriculum covers the full spectrum of management, beginning with individual performance and gradually expanding to broader organizational issues and public policy.

 

Benefits of CPM to the Agency:

• Strengthens the agency's performance by improving the performance of its managers
• Teaches students efficient and effective management practices that save time and money
• Serves as a professional leadership development program
• Provides the opportunity to incorporate theory into management practices
• Assess a public manager's professional knowledge and performance

Benefits of CPM for the Student:

• Students develop a powerful network with other public sector managers
• Provides current information and trends in public sector management
• Teaches best practices in public management
• Guides and helps determine goals for a career path in the public sector
• Provides the certification recognized in the field much like Certified Public Accountants
• Students have the opportunity to learn about themselves, which improves overall performance

 

For more information or to register, please:

Call: 407-582-6688

Email: ve_info@valenciacc.edu

 

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