What is the Alaska CPM program design?
• Level One focuses on supervisory tasks and the commensurate skills necessary to supervise successfully. Completion of Level One is recognized by the Certificate of Supervisory Management. • Level Two is directed toward broader skills and introduces concepts and practices in management. Completion of Level Two is recognized by the Certificate of Associate Manager. • Level Three focuses on the leadership and organizational responsibilities of managers. Completion of Level Three is recognized by Certified Public Manager designation. Learning areas Instructional topics range from entry-level supervisory skills to executive management skills. Each course offered through the CPM program falls into one of these learning areas: • General administration and organization This learning area covers knowledge and skills in general management, the role, functions, responsibilities and skills of the effective public manager, managerial ethics and professionalism, planning models, the nature of orga
