Formed in 1979, the National Certified Public Manager®
Consor
tium establishes and preserves standards for the Certified Public Manager® designation. The quality and efficiency of management in government have a major impact on the lives of citizens and the orderly functioning of society. Systematic training programs are essential to maintain and improve the effectiveness and professionalism of government managers.
The purpose of the Consortium is to promote CPM programs by providing and monitoring accreditation standards, facilitating program development, encouraging innovation and developing linkages with programs and organizations with similar concerns.
Those earning the Certified Public Manager® designation are eligible to become Fellows of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers.
The Consortium announces the selection of Stewart + Scott, LLC as its new Administrators. Peggy Stewart will serve as the new Administrator, and the Consortium’s principal office is now located in San Diego, CA.
The National CPM Consortium conducted its Annual Meeting in Columbia, South Carolina, October 12-14, 2012. Highlights of the meeting included the election of a new CPM Executive Council, the accreditation of several new CPM Programs and the reaccreditation of a number of existing CPM Programs.
The National CPM Consortium conducted its Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City Utah on Oct 7-10, 2011. Highlights of the meeting included the election of a new CPM Executive Council, the accreditation of several new CPM Programs and the reaccreditation of a number of existing CPM Programs. Click here for details and pictures.
For additional information about the National CPM Program, please click here for two articles. One of the articles appeared in journal, The Public Manager and a second article appeared in the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) PA Times.
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