The CPM program is a nationally accredited comprehensive statewide management development program specifically for managers in federal, state, and local government. The program’s primary goal is to improve the performance of public sector managers and the organizational performance of state, local and federal government. It is a comprehensive course of study by which public managers can acquire and apply the best practices and theory to their management behaviors and strategies using prescribed sets of professional standards. The curriculum uses theory as the foundation and applies it to practical problems facing the participant, their agency/department, and the citizens. Those who complete the program earn a national trademark designation of CPM (certified public manager). 

The Texas CPM Program is a 7 course sequence which leads to a nationally accredited public manager certification. The CPM Program is offered by Texas State University’s William P. Hobby Center for Public Service. 

Texas State University offers the CPM program in cooperation with the following Texas universities:  UT Arlington, Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University, The University of Texas at Pan American, and Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.