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The State of Iowa, with Drake University, offers a nationally-accredited Certified Public Managerยฎ (CPM) program. CPM is an intensive learning experience for supervisors, managers, executives, management staff, and project managers. The program includes discussion, traditional classroom experiences at Drake University, and online learning. Participants complete a team project related to real-life situations, problems, or a concern in their job, giving participants the opportunity to apply the theories, principles, and techniques learned in the CPM program.
Eligibility
Participating employees must:
- manage people or projects
- be employed by a government agency (including municipal, county, township, federal, special district, state and regional governments)
- possess conceptual ability, reading comprehension and written and verbal communication capabilities
- commit to completing the entire program - usually in a two-year period
- complete the required application and receive an endorsement from their immediate supervisor and organization's director or designee
- meet any additional criteria as determined by their organization
Benefits of Participation
Graduates Receive:
- Best-practice management strategies and enhancement of personal leadership strengths
- Increase in intergovernmental networks and communication
- One year of experience for some state job classifications
- Nine hours of graduate credit from Drake University, which may be applied toward a Master of Public Administration degree
Organizations Receive:
- Work-related projects that enhance research, problem-solving, and planning
- Improved efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-saving skills and knowledge
- Enhanced skills to build a high performing workplace
- Innovative approaches
- Improved intergovernmental communication
Details
Recognition: CPM Designation
Time Commitment: Cohorts start each September and January, meeting 2-3 times per month over the course of 17 months, totaling over 300 contact hours.
Investment: $3500