| The Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program is a
nationally recognized and nationally-accredited leadership
development program for public managers and supervisors. There are
24 states, two government entities and the Federal government
participating in the National CPM Consortium, which accredits and
establishes the requirements for the Certified Public Manager
designation. The vision of the CPM Program is to develop “world
class leaders and managers for public service.”
Maintaining and improving the effectiveness of Nevada
government managers: The Nevada CPM Program
The State of Nevada is currently an Active member in the
Consortium, seeking accreditation and membership as part of the
expanding National Certified Public Manager Program Consortium.
The purposes of the National Consortium are to: (1) facilitate
program expansion, (2) ensure content quality, and (3) provide an
information clearinghouse. The following states and governmental
entities are members of the Consortium: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Metropolitan Washington Council of
Governments, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas,
Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, USDA Grad School.
The Nevada CPM Program kicked-off in July 2004 and is
administered, managed and implemented by the Nevada Department of
Personnel Training Section. The Nevada CPM Program incorporates
systematic training to maintain and improve public service
performance to achieve optimum levels of effectiveness, efficiency
and service. During the Program’s pilot year of 2004 - 2005, a
limited number of positions in State government were open for
participation in this exciting program. |
