VIRGINIA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM Overview

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WHAT IS THE VIRGINIA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM?
The Virginia Certified Public Manager Program (VaCPM) is a broad-based management development program, providing public professionals with training to maximize the effectiveness of government organizations. As a part of a national consortium, this certificate program offers practitioner-oriented course work that builds upon management training programs offered through agencies, colleges, and universities. This curriculum uses the foundation of theory and applies it to practical problems facing the participant, their agency/department and the Commonwealth. At the completion of each program level, participants have developed practical applications relevant to advancing the mission and objectives of their organizations. Those who complete the program will earn the national designation of Certified Public Manager.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Virginia offers public leaders an opportunity to enhance their leadership capabilities. As participants move through the program, the workplace will benefit from their enhanced skill sets. As the environment changes, organizations will have fully developed managers who function in critical support roles.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The 300-hour program consists of sequential levels of instruction in management theory and practice. The coursework is highly interactive and is delivered primarily through classroom training, distance learning, and on-line instruction. Additional program hours include project completion, self-study, and electives.

GOALS OF VaCPM
Participants will:

Assess and practice fundamental management theories, tools, and techniques in an increasingly challenging work environment.
Discover new approaches to leading teams and serving as a model to other leaders.
Receive 360° feedback and other forms of evaluation for individual assessment.
Develop practical applications of up to date management theory and philosophy to assist in meeting the objectives of their organizations.

CAN I APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM?
The VaCPM program is for all state, federal, and local employees who manage or supervise people, projects, and/or programs or aspire to such a position. Participants must have completed their probationary period.

Successful participants tend to be high achievers in positions comparable to middle management. Before committing to the program, applicants and their supervisors should consider that the VACPM is very rigorous in scope and not considered to be "entry level." Applicants should demonstrate a high level of conceptual ability, reading comprehension and oral and written capabilities.