Course Detail: CPM - Certified Public ManagerŪ Program

The Certified Public ManagerŪ program provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in management practices for managers at all levels in government and public-serving organizations; offers opportunities for professional and personal growth for public-sector employees; and fosters effective management practices in government and nonprofit organizations.

The Heartland CPM program combines classroom hours, online learning, and outside assignments to meet 300 hours of structured learning to earn the CPM credential. Classes meet for two days each month from January through November, allowing participants to build their peer network while strengthening management competencies. Participants also complete a capstone project in conjunction with their sponsoring agencies focused on cost savings, revenue generation, process improvement, or innovation. 

For 2025, CPM classes will be offered in Great Bend, the KC Metro Area, Southwest Kansas, St Charles, MO, and Online. Participants register for a primary class location but can attend the other location if their schedule requires. Click on a class below for additional details.

All sessions will join together for CPM conference on October 15 & 16 in Lawrence, Kansas. More details to come closer to the date.

A completed participant intent form and a supervisor recommendation form are required; additional instructions will be provided in the confirmation email you receive after applying.

Available Sessions

January 8, 2025 to November 13, 2025, Johnson County Administration Building (Olathe, KS) (3 seats (11%) remaining)
January 14, 2025 to November 5, 2025, This class rotates between Liberal (Jan-Mar)| Garden City (Apr-Jun) and Dodge City (Jul-Nov) with one all-cohorts conference in October (Lawrence) (SWKS, KS)
January 15, 2025 to November 6, 2025, Great Bend Events Center (Great Bend, KS) (4 seats (15%) remaining)
January 28, 2025 to November 19, 2025, Fire Station #4 (St. Charles, MO)
January 29, 2025 to November 20, 2025, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)