The Certified Public Manager Program of Illinois is a nationally-accredited management development certificate program specifically for managers in federal, state and local government and non-profit organizations. The program prepares you for the challenges and unique demands of the public management profession. Individual CPM classes are open to all public managers; you need not be a candidate in the certificate program to attend.

What are the Benefits to CPM Certification?

• A nationally recognized professional certification for public managers www.cpmconsortium.org
• A professional credential for the 21st Century
• Recognition of your commitment to professional standards and achievement in management in the public sector through the attainment of the professional designation
• Association in a network of professional public managers in Illinois and other member states of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers www.cpmacademy.org
• Confidence in being prepared to assume the responsibilities of public management in the 21st Century
• Recognition of contributions to professional public management projects
• Awareness of new developments in the theory and practice of public management and innovation through the application of new ideas and approaches gained through participation in the CPM Program.
• The knowledge and skills need to achieve your career advancement goals 

For more information please contact Lorena Johnson at 217 206 – 6079 or by email ljohn04s@uis.edu.