| Certified Public Manager Program
The Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program is designed to enhance the skills of the District government’s managers and provide them with the tools to be more effective leaders. The nationally accredited CPM program is administered by the District of Columbia Department of Human Resources. Academic rigor is brought to the program through strategic partnerships with The George Washington University, as well as renowned government, nonprofit and private sector practitioners who bring the best of leadership and management theory and practice to the classroom.
The Certified Public Manager Program consists of approximately 300 hours of graduate-level instruction, beginning with the Basic Leadership Course (BLC) and concluding with an intensive "Capstat" experience. BLC concentrates on team building and leadership to provide a solid foundation for subsequent coursework, while the Captsat simulation integrates numerous aspects of the Program’s content in a practical exercise that simulates the "real world" of District management.
In addition to working with an outstanding faculty, CPM participants have the opportunity to:
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Enhance management and leadership skills through instruction on topics such as Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning and Organizational Change, Leadership Values and Ethics, Communicating in Organizations and Project Management;
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Network with managers and supervisors in other agencies;
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Earn a nationally accredited certification through the National Certified Public Manager Consortium; and
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Earn credits that may be transferred to some master’s degree programs at The George Washington University and Howard University.
Program Eligibility
All applicants must:
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Currently hold a supervisory, managerial or staff District government position at the grade DS-13 or equivalent [e.g. Excepted service–grade 7 and above; Legal–LX Legal Service Managers; MPD–Non-union Lieutenant and higher; FEMS–Non-union Battalion Chief and higher].
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Have a bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) and/or have comparable work experience.
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Have the endorsement of their agency head to participate in the program.
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Have completed the initial probationary period of DC government service.
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Not be serving in a contractual or term position.
Application Process
The application process for Cohort 22 of the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program is closed. Information for Cohort 23 recruitment will be available in January 2010.
Application Timeline
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February 13-
May 1, 2009
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Application Recruitment period |
| May 1, 2009 |
Application Deadline |
| Mid June, 2009 |
Interview Notification Date–Candidates will be informed via email if they have been selected for the interviews in June.
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| Late June/Early July, 2009 |
Interviews–Candidates will be assigned to attend a two hour interview session. Interviews will consist of an individual interview and a writing assessment.
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| July, 2009 |
Selection Notification Date–Candidates will be informed via email if they have been selected, wait-listed or denied admission to the program. |
| Late August/Early September, 2009 |
Orientation
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| July- September |
Completion of required CPM pre-requisite courses. |
| October, 2009 |
Official start date for Certified Public Manager Program. |
Continuation in Service Agreement
Each candidate selected must sign an agreement to continue employment with the DC government for a period of two years after completing the program and all relevant training.
Separation of Employment
Participation in the CPM Program is considered DC government service. Any candidate who is separated from employment from DC government service will be automatically terminated from the program.
For additional information about the Certified Public Manager Program, contact the DC Department of Human Resources Workforce Development Administration at (202) 727-1523 or email at cpm.dchr@dc.gov. |
