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 throughout the year, 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 2026, CPM classes will be offered in the KC Metro Area, Southeast, KS, Hays, KS, St. Louis Metro Area and Online. Participants register for a primary class location but can attend the other locations if their schedule requires. Click on a class below for additional details.

All sessions will join together for CPM conference on September 9 & 10 in Lawrence, Kansas. More details to come closer to the date. 

Elevate your leadership with the Emergenetics Coaching Package. This optional, personalized follow-up to your CPM leadership training delves deeply into your Emergenetics Assessment results, offering insights into your thinking and behavioral preferences. With three one-hour coaching sessions, you'll work with an expert coach to transform these insights into actionable strategies that enhance your leadership effectiveness and empower your team. This exclusive coaching experience helps you align your unique cognitive and behavioral strengths with your professional goals, driving organizational success and fostering a thriving, motivated team. The Emergenetics Coaching Package is available for an additional investment of $750.00. Sessions will be scheduled after the Emergenetics class in February.

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.

 Session Information: 26420ONL

Schedule: The Online CPM cohort meets for 22 live-online class sessions over 11 months. Live-online meetings will run from 9 to 12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm, with one hour of pre-work for a total of 7 hours per class day. Class meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, except for the March and November classes which will meet on Thursday and Friday. The only in-person component for the online class will be the All-Cohort and Alumni Conference in Lawrence on September 9-10. If you are otherwise interested, but this travel is impossible, please contact Kate Nygren at knygren@ku.edu.
Times: 09:00am-04:00pm CST
Early Bird Discount (expires 10/31/25) : $3900.00

Add-Ons:

Elevate your leadership with the Emergenetics Coaching Package. This optional, personalized follow-up to your CPM leadership training delves deeply into your Emergenetics Assessment results, offering insights into your thinking and behavioral preferences. With three one-hour coaching sessions (scheduled after the Emergenetics class in February), you'll work with an expert coach to transform these insights into actionable strategies that enhance your leadership effectiveness and empower your team.
09:00am-04:00pm CST
 

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CPM graduation is tentatively scheduled for December 4, 2026 at the University of Kansas. The Zoom link will be sent in late December / early January.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Kate Nygren

Facility Detail

Online using Zoom
Online via Zoom
The class Zoom link will be sent via email.
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