Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program
About the CPM Program
The program is designed to enhance and develop the skills of the participants to deal with “real-world” challenges and situations. All tracks are developed from a “practitioner’s” point of view utilizing knowledge based skill sets that can be incorporated within your career path. The information conveyed is team taught by a combination of academic and practitioner faculty.
The Texas Certified Public Manager Program (CPM) is a nationally accredited program by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium and is cooperatively offered through the William P. Hobby Center for Public Service of Texas State University.
The Public Administration Program of The University of Texas-Pan American will administer and coordinate the curriculum, which is a seven-track course spread over a 14-month period. The CPM program is affiliated with the Master of Public Administration Program, which is within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
John Milford, CPM Coordinator, is a Professional Practitioner, who also instructs in the MPA Program and has over 32 years experience in local government. Milford has received a Lifetime Member Achievement Award Recognition by the Texas City Management Association.
Location
The course will be held in various locations in Hidalgo County, Texas. Locations for each track will be posted here once they are finalized. Location information for each track can be found next to the track information listed in the schedule and summary section below.
Registration Fee
Registration fee is $595 per track, which includes all materials and information. It also includes the cost of lunch for First Friday session of each track.
Participants have the option to register and pay for all tracks. Click below for online payment option if using e-check or credit card. Online payment is recommended to assure space availability.
Alternatively, you can find a fillable registration form by clicking on the REGISTRATION INFORMATION tab on the homepage, fill it out and email it to continuinged@utpa.edu or fax it along with your purchase order to 956-928-1445.
To pay online for individual tracks, please click "Register Now" buttons listed under the respective tracks.
Minimum Educational Requirement
There is no minimum educational requirement to enroll.
Who Should Attend
Administrative officers, managers, elected officials, public safety officers, not-for-profit staff, federal staff and other participants seeking to acquire knowledge based skills to further their careers.
Continuing Education Credit
The CPM program has been approved for continuing education credit by the County Commissioners Education Committee as mandated by the Texas State Legislature. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLOSE), the Texas State Board of Accountancy and The County Treasurers’ Association has also endorsed the CPM Program for continuing education credits. Upon successful of all course work and assignments, the participant is eligible to receive the designation of “CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER.”
Program Duration
The program attendance is intended to have a minimal impact on the participant’s job and career. Each track consists of a total of three business days over two months. For example, the first part of a track is offered on a full day on Friday and a half day on Saturday, with the second part offered on the following month on a full day on Friday and a half day on Saturday.
