Courses & Pricing
Certified Public ManagerŪ Program
The CPM program runs on a calendar year, with all sessions starting in January. To see meeting dates, choose a session below and view the full schedule under session details.
Click a date below for additional class information and application.
This course contains no sessions
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Emerging Leaders Academy
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.
August 18, 2023 to December 8, 2023, (Richardson, TX)
August 23, 2023 to December 13, 2023, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)
August 25, 2023 to December 15, 2023, (Liberty, MO)
August 30, 2023 to December 15, 2023, (Olathe, KS)
Executive Leadership Seminar - Public Service Leadership: Creating a Culture for High Performance
$1,900 per person
This course contains no sessions
Kansas City/County Management Conference
Our goal is to provide relevant content for today's public service leaders. In addition to presenting informative and thought-provoking speakers, the conference provides a critical networking opportunity for local government leaders.
From keynotes to small breakout discussions, presentations to networking opportunities, we are excited about the conversations.
We hope you can join us next year.
This course contains no sessions
Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference

To view the full agenda for the day and other conference details, visit https://kupmc.ku.edu/iwpa-2022.
Please email kupmc@ku.edu with any questions.
This course contains no sessions
Law Enforcement Leadership Academy Command School
$3,900 Earlybird price (October 31st deadline); $4,100 on Nov. 1 through first day of class.
Location: Lawrence, Kansas for 2023
This course contains no sessions
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Law Enforcement Leadership Academy Supervisor School
LELA Supervisor School is designed to equip frontline supervisors with the concepts and practical tools needed to effectively lead and supervise law enforcement personnel. The curriculum blends the KU Public Management Center's award-winning supervisory leadership training with leading-edge law enforcement training to deliver highly engaging and relevant content that supervisors can put to immediate use in their departments.
$1,295 per person + optional meals & lodging
Click a date below for additional class details or to begin the registration process.
October 16-20, 2023, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (Hutchinson, KS)
Law Enforcement Leadership Academy: 2-day Foundation/Introduction to Supervision
Content includes skills development around making a successful transition from peer to boss; decision-making; difficult conversations and resolving conflicts; the difference between leadership and authority (and why it matters); and performance reviews. Additionally, participants will explore the connection between personal strengths and leadership competences and will hear from experienced law enforcement leaders about motivating and leading others in today's law enforcement environment. Each participant will leave with an individual action plan that identifies a path forward in their development as leaders who will contribute to the success of their agencies.
This 2-day course can be taken before another LELA program as an introduction, after another LELA program as a refresher, or as a stand-alone foundation to build leadership competencies.
$495 per person + optional meals & lodging
Click a date below for additional class details or to begin the registration process.
July 11-12, 2023, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (Hutchinson, KS)
2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference - Social Equity in Action
The Social Equity Leadership Conference is June 12-14, 2023, at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center conference center. This year, the Social Equity Leadership Conference - Social Equity in Action will focus on putting social equity policy, practices, and processes into action.
We are thrilled to offer a virtual option to live stream the main session room. If choosing this option, please select the ONLINE session. Two weeks before the event, you will be sent your Zoom link. Explore the conference website for a listing of sessions available virtually: SELC Conference Program.
2023 Themes: Urgent equity challenges; generational shifts; leveraging technology; political context; tools and strategies for sustained; intentional organizational social equity action.
Explore Conference Website: SELC Website
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June 12-14, 2023, Westin Kansas City at Crown Center (Kansas City, MO)
June 12-14, 2023, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)
SPAA KUCIMAT RECEPTION
This course contains no sessions
Supervisory Leadership Training
$750 per person
Click a date below for additional class details or to begin the registration process. Note that our system requires that we list 'KS' in the location, but we welcome participants from anywhere.
September 5-7, 2023, (Olathe, KS)
December 5-7, 2023, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)
February 27-29, 2024, (Olathe, KS)
March 19-21, 2024, (Topeka, KS)
May 14-16, 2024, Online using Zoom (-, ONLINE)