Certified Public Manager® - Schedule

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10

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Price

Total Certificate Cost (2023-24)
$6,000*
Textboooks not included (apprx $100 - $200)

Payment Options

  • Option 1: pay for the entire program at registration
  • Option 2: make up to 5 payments

*Includes 2.5% non-refundable registration fee

Schedule

2023-24 Cohort Start Date: mid-August 2023

  • Live, virtual classes meet weekday mornings, every two weeks.
  • 4 in-person workshop days at UW Tacoma (Late August, January, April/May, late June)
  • Additional online and project-based work required.

Location

This program meets ONLINE, with select sessions at UW Tacoma

Our blended program is built to maximize both convience and the cohort connection

In-person workshops

  • Some topics are best taught and practiced face-to-face, so several 7-hour in-person workshops at UW Tacoma are scheduled strategically throughout the program
  • Kick-off and close the program in person with your cohort

Live, virtual class sessions

  • Delivered over Zoom every two weeks
  • Thursday and Friday mornings (9:00a - 12:30p)
  • Mix of lecture, small group work, discussions, and practice

Asynchronous coursework

  • Between in-person and online class sessions, you'll have a variety of readings, videos, online discussions, and other activities.
  • The time this work takes varies depending on the person, their learning style, familiarity with the topic, and familiarity with technology

 

Tentative 2023-24 Schedule

The final schedule will be posted here after the application deadline and communicated to candidates via email. Below is a tentative outline.

 

Orientation

  • Self-paced materials available on Canvas starting August 1, 2023
     

August 14 - November 20, 2023:   Module 1 (Leading Self)

  • In-Person: 1.5 days at UW Tacoma (August 24 & 25)
  • Live, Virtual Classes: 12, 3.5-hour sessions
  • Estimated Asynchronous Hours: 22
     

November 21, 2023 - February 25, 2024:   Module 2 (Leading Individuals and Teams)

  • In-Person: 1 day at UW Tacoma (January 25)
  • Live, Virtual Classes: 9, 3.5-hour sessions
  • Estimated Asynchronous Hours: 30
  • Personal Leadership Project due December 23, 2023
  • Winter Break: no class December 15 - January 3, 2024
     

February 26 - April 7, 2023:   Module 3 (Public Sector Process Improvement)

  • In-Person: none
  • Live, Virtual Classes: 4, 3.5-hour sessions
  • Estimated Asynchronous Hours: 39
     

April 8 - June 2, 2024: Module 4 (Leading Organizations)

  • In-Person Workshop: 1 day at UW Tacoma (April)
  • Live, Virtual Classes: 8, 3.5-hour sessions
  • Estimated Asynchronous Hours: 30
     

June 3 - July 23, 2024:  Module 5 (Leading in a Political and Societal System)

  • In-Person Capstone Project Presentations: July 11, 2024
  • Live, Virtual Classes: 4, 3.5-hour sessions
  • Estimated Asynchronous Hours: 26

 

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Our program is a proud member of the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium, the body that establishes and preserves standards for the Certified Public Manager® (CPM) designation, a nationally-accredited, comprehensive management development program specifically designed to prepare managers for careers in federal, state, local government and in other organizations with a public purpose.