Developing World-Class Leaders for Public Service
Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program for Government and Nonprofits
The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program is a nationally accredited leadership development program offered by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore. Maryland’s leaders now have the opportunity to gain the comprehensive, applied management skills needed to meet the complex demands and challenges of the 21st century. Download a PDF brochure.
The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program is:
- A comprehensive 300-hour competency-based, academically grounded, and job-relevant program
- Results-oriented, featuring individual capstone projects designed to improve an agency’s service, reduce its costs, or increase its revenue
- Proven to improve performance and advance best practice standards for public and nonprofit sector managers
A limited number of managers in state, local and municipal governments and nonprofits will have an opportunity to attend the Maryland Certified Public Manager® program at no cost. Government candidates will be selected based on meeting program requirements and ensuring representation throughout the state of Maryland and level of government.
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“I was able to build upon my existing knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as develop new skills. Working together with a class cohort of cross-cutting senior professionals sharing their experiences was extremely beneficial to my professional growth and development. I am extremely proud to have been a part of this journey with them. This is a one of a kind program that does not compare to any other.”
Joseph (Joey) Sagal, Deputy Administrator for Operations, Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, Class of 2021
Program Dates
Maryland Certified Public Manager®
Online with Real-Time Instruction
We are offering three Cohorts this fiscal year. Government managers should apply to either Cohort 13 or Cohort 14. Nonprofit managers should apply only to Cohort 15. If you have questions about eligibility or the program, please contact us at marylandcpm@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6188.
Weekly Retreats
All retreats have morning sessions from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and afternoon sessions from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All retreat sessions are held via Zoom; attendance is mandatory. Luncheons are in person from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Graduation is in person.
Cohort 13
(Government)
Mandatory Orientation:
August 7, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Retreat Week 1: Leadership Style and Personal Productivity
September 11-15, 2023
• Understanding Leadership
• Personality Style and Effectiveness
• Self-Awareness
• Building and Leading Teams
• Motivating Others and Communicating Supportively
• Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic Modeling
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 1 – The Leadership Journey
October 18, 2023
Retreat Week 2: Strategic Management & Lean Management
October 30-November 3, 2023
• Strategic Management
• Performance Measurement
• Project Management
• Lean Process
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 2 – Managing Multiple Priorities Discussion
December 13, 2023
Retreat Week 3: Data-Based Decision Making
January 8-12, 2024
• Public Sector Ethics
• Critical Thinking & Assessing Research
• Data-based Decision Making
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Program Evaluation
• Presenting Data
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 3 – Strengths Finder
February 7, 2024
Retreat Week 4: Managing Public Resources
February 26-March 1, 2024
• Human Resource Management in the Public Organizations
• Public Sector Budgeting
• Procurement
• Grants Management
• Community Engagement
• Managing Diversity & Promoting and Inclusive Work Culture
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 4 – Managing Media Interviews
April 10, 2024
Retreat Week 5: External Management: Communication & Legislative Process
May 6-10, 2024
• Harnessing the Power of Conflict
• Emergency Management
• Administrative and Nonprofit Law Overview
• Maryland Legislative Process
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Negotiation Skills
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Capstone Project Work Session
Capstone Presentations
June 13, 2024
Capstone presentations will be held via Zoom.
Graduation
July 10, 2024. Graduation is in person.
In addition to the in-person retreats, participants are required to:
• Complete pre- and post-session work (about 10 hours per retreat)
• Complete a capstone project related to their organization (about 80 hours)
• Participate in capstone conference calls between sessions (approximately 1 per month)
Contact
Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program
410.837.6188
marylandcpm@ubalt.edu
Cohort 14
(Government)
Mandatory Orientation:
August 14, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Retreat Week 1: Leadership Style and Personal Productivity
September 18-22, 2023
• Understanding Leadership
• Personality Style and Effectiveness
• Self-Awareness
• Building and Leading Teams
• Motivating Others and Communicating Supportively
• Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic Modeling
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 1 – The Leadership Journey
October 18, 2023
Retreat Week 2: Strategic Management & Lean Management
November 13-17, 2023
• Strategic Management
• Performance Measurement
• Project Management
• Lean Process
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 2 – Managing Multiple Priorities Discussion
December 13, 2023
Retreat Week 3: Data-Based Decision Making
January 22-26, 2024
• Public Sector Ethics
• Critical Thinking & Assessing Research
• Data-based Decision Making
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Program Evaluation
• Presenting Data
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 3 – Strengths Finder
February 7, 2024
Retreat Week 4: Managing Public Resources
March 4-8, 2024
• Human Resource Management in the Public Organizations
• Public Sector Budgeting
• Procurement
• Grants Management
• Community Engagement
• Managing Diversity & Promoting and Inclusive Work Culture
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 4 – Managing Media Interviews
April 10, 2024
Retreat Week 5: External Management: Communication & Legislative Process
May 13-17, 2024
• Harnessing the Power of Conflict
• Emergency Management
• Administrative and Nonprofit Law Overview
• Maryland Legislative Process
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Negotiation Skills
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Capstone Project Work Session
Capstone Presentations
June 14, 2024
Capstone presentations will be held via Zoom.
Graduation
July 10, 2024. Graduation is in person.
In addition to the in-person retreats, participants are required to:
• Complete pre- and post-session work (about 10 hours per retreat)
• Complete a capstone project related to their organization (about 80 hours)
• Participate in capstone conference calls between sessions (approximately 1 per month)
Contact
Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program
410.837.6188
marylandcpm@ubalt.edu
Cohort 15
(Nonprofit)
Mandatory Orientation:
August 21, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Retreat Week 1: Leadership Style and Personal Productivity
September 25-29, 2023
• Understanding Leadership
• Personality Style and Effectiveness
• Self-Awareness
• Building and Leading Teams
• Motivating Others and Communicating Supportively
• Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic Modeling
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 1 – The Leadership Journey
October 18, 2023
Retreat Week 2: Strategic Management & Lean Management
November 27-December 1, 2023
• Strategic Management
• Performance Measurement
• Project Management
• Lean Process
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 2 – Managing Multiple Priorities Discussion
December 13, 2023
Retreat Week 3: Data-Based Decision Making
January 29-February 2, 2024
• Public Sector Ethics
• Critical Thinking & Assessing Research
• Data-based Decision Making
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Program Evaluation
• Presenting Data
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 3 – Strengths Finder
February 7, 2024
Retreat Week 4: Managing Public Resources
March 11-15, 2024
• Human Resource Management in the Public Organizations
• Public Sector Budgeting
• Procurement
• Grants Management
• Community Engagement
• Managing Diversity & Promoting and Inclusive Work Culture
• Capstone Project Work Session
Leadership Lunch 4 – Managing Media Interviews
April 10, 2024
Retreat Week 5: External Management: Communication & Legislative Process
May 20-24, 2024
• Harnessing the Power of Conflict
• Emergency Management
• Administrative and Nonprofit Law Overview
• Maryland Legislative Process
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Negotiation Skills
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Capstone Project Work Session
Capstone Presentations
June 21, 2024
Capstone presentations will be held via Zoom.
Graduation
July 10, 2024. Graduation is in person.
In addition to the in-person retreats, participants are required to:
• Complete pre- and post-session work (about 10 hours per retreat)
• Complete a capstone project related to their organization (about 80 hours)
• Participate in capstone conference calls between sessions (approximately 1 per month)
Contact
Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program
410.837.6188
marylandcpm@ubalt.edu