- Give employees an opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential accredited by the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium that distinguishes them as a professionally trained public manager
- Provide employees with an academically grounded, job-relevant program taught by esteemed instructors from the University of Baltimore’s College of Public Affairs, experts and practitioners, and instructors from the Center’s partner organizations
- Transform their agency by using the energy, knowledge, and skills employees obtain
- Use the capstone project to improve a service, reduce costs, or increase revenue
- Create promotional opportunities to boost morale
- Address succession planning by promoting graduates to fill upcoming vacancies
- Include the program in mentoring and employee development programs to improve their effectiveness
- Assign graduates new projects based on their new knowledge and skills
“Public agencies need to develop leadership and management from within. The Certified Public Manager® program gives county employees the critical skills they need to rise as leaders in government. It’s a good investment in their staff their agency, and their services…I’ve learned that the quality of leadership determines the overall success of a workplace. A leader sets the tone, gives the organization permission and the parameters to passionately pursue mission-driven activities. … a CPM is equipped to be this type of leader—a change agent, a transformer and a stabilizer. My ability to serve as a leader in my organization was perfected as a result of my CPM experience.” Michael Sanderson
Executive Director
Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)
“Having worked in both the private and public sectors I’ve learned that the quality of leadership determines the overall success of a workplace. A leader sets the tone; gives the organization permission and the parameters to passionately pursue mission-driven activities. The Certified Public Manager® program contributes greatly to the evolution of this type of leader through a structured balance of relevant curricula coupled with practical experience and professional linkages. Upon completion of the program, a CPM is equipped to be this type of leader – a change agent, a transformer and a stabilizer. My ability to serve as a leader in my organization was perfected as a result of my CPM experience.” Tiffany L. Smith, MHS, CPM
External Affair and Resident Services
Howard County Housing Commission*
*Position held by participant when she completed the program.