CPM Course Information

Dates:
Track 1: September 12 & 13, October 10 & 11, 2025
Track 2: November 14 & 15, December 12 & 13, 2025
Track 3: January 9 & 10, February 6 & 7, 2026
Track 4: March 6 & 7, April 3 & 4, 2026
Track 5: May 1 & 2, June 19 & 20, 2026
Track 6: July 17 & 18, August 7 & 8, 2026
Track 7: September 4 & 5, October 2 & 3, 2026

Days/Times:
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Program Modality:
In-Person

Location:
Location will be specified in the course information for each track.

Coordinator:
Mr. John Milford

Instructors:
Academic and Practitioner Faculty

Track Cost: **
$ 695

Notes:
** For Track enrollment and additional information, open each individual Track below.

Students requiring accommodations should contact our office prior to the start of the course.

Certified Public Manager


The Texas Certified Public Manager program (CPM), offered by UTRGV Professional Education & Workforce Development, is a seven-track program spread over a 12 - 14-month period. It is accredited by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium and is cooperatively offered through the William P. Hobby Center for Public Service of Texas State University.

The program is designed to enhance and develop the public skills required to deal with “real-world” challenges and situations. All tracks are developed from a “practitioner’s” point of view utilizing knowledge-based skill sets that can be incorporated within your career path. The information conveyed is team-taught by a combination of academic and practitioner faculty.

Continuing Education Credit
The CPM program has been approved for continuing education credit by the County Commissioners Education Committee as mandated by the Texas State Legislature. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLOSE), the Texas State Board of Accountancy and The County Treasurers’ Association has also endorsed the CPM Program for continuing education credits. Upon successful completion of all course work and assignments, the participant is eligible to receive the designation of “CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER.”

Details

Who Should Enroll
Prerequisite
Exam Information
Required Material
Instructor Bio

Track Information

Track 1: Public Personnel Administration
Track 2: Managing For Quality
Track 3: Organizational Communication
Track 4: Public Finance And Budgeting
Track 5: Productivity And Program Evaluation
Track 6: Information Systems For Managers
Track 7: Applied Projects Practicum