What is the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program?
The CPM program is a nationally accredited comprehensive management development program specifically for managers in federal, state, and local government and in non-profit organizations. The CPM program is based on the assumption that well-trained public managers provide better service to the public. The program’s primary goal is to foster and encourage the highest possible levels of performance and ethical practice of public and non-profit sector managers in order to continuously improve the performance of state, local and federal government and of the non-profit sector. The CPM program offers a comprehensive course of study by which public and non-profit managers can acquire and apply best practices and theory to their leadership and management of people, processes, and organizations. The course of study is designed to address competencies that facilitate exceptional job performance and organizational success. The curriculum applies theory to practical problems facing the participant
