Programs

Which Program is Right for You or Your Employees?

Agencies across Kansas have long used educational programs through the KU PMC for staff development, and each of our programs is taught by quality instructors who enjoy delving into their fields of expertise with adult learners. That said, each program is unique in who will gain the most benefit from each course. We currently offer the following programs:

Heartland Certified Public Manager (CPM)

  • The Heartland Certified Public Manager Program (CPM) is a nationally accredited program and certification for managers working in public sector organizations. 
  • CPM participants develop and strengthen their management skills through a competency-based curriculum, learning to effectively lead staff and manage projects and programs.
  • The program can be a bridge for staff with significant technical expertise to further their knowledge of current management practices.
  • Participants come from a range of public service-oriented agencies, including all levels of government, nonprofits, and universities.
  • While some organizations send executive staff, in general, CPM participants are mid-level managers and directors, seeking to strengthen their skills in managing themselves, their work, their staff, and their departments.
  • CPM offers participants an opportunity to engage with those from a variety of organizations and roles as they work to enhance their management skills.
  • CPM is a 300-contact hour program offered on a calendar-year basis.

For more information, see Heartland Certified Public Manager (CPM)

Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA)

  • The Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is a program targeted to promising, non-managerial staff in public service organizations. 
  • Classes are designed to help participants prepare for positions of increasing responsibility while also improving their effectiveness in their current roles.
  • The program is an opportunity for public agencies to recognize and encourage those individuals who have the potential to offer leadership at a variety of levels in their organizations in the coming years.
  • ELA is a 96-contact hour program, with participants meeting ten times over four to five months in a spring or fall session.

For more information, see Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA)

Supervisory Leadership Training (SLT)

  • Supervisory Leadership Training for the Public Workforce is a three-day course, which is practical, engaging, and relevant for new supervisors and experienced leaders seeking a quick refresher.
  • Participants attend class with other supervisors working in a variety of public service organizations so they benefit from the variety of perspectives in class in addition to gaining new skills and ideas from the course materials. It is offered four times per year.

For more information, see Supervisory Leadership Training