Certified Public Manager Program

Courses & Pricing

Ensuring that future leaders have the skills they will need to face unexpected challenges and address complex problems has never been so crucial. Our Emerging Leaders Academy targets promising, non-managerial staff to support skills development around leadership, interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and navigating change. Participants gain skills that can be applied immediately to increase their effectiveness while organizations gain a more prepared and engaged talent pool to draw from for the future.


Select a cohort option below to learn more or register. Note that our system requires we list 'KS' in the location but we welcome participants from anywhere.


February 19, 2025 to June 18, 2025, Kansas Health Institute (Topeka, KS)
February 25, 2025 to June 10, 2025, Newton Fire Station 3 (Newton, KS)
February 26, 2025 to June 18, 2025, Leawood City Hall (Leawood, KS)
August 12, 2025 to December 4, 2025, KU Edwards Campus (Shawnee , KS)
August 14, 2025 to December 4, 2025, North Kansas City Parks & Recreation Center (North Kansas City, MO)
August 20, 2025 to December 10, 2025, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)