N.C. Certified Public Manager® Program Candidate Selection and Enrollment

After an agency reviews organizational needs and matches interested candidates. Candidates are invited to apply between January 31 to April 15 each year. While the candidate selection process varies by organization, the process for enrolling in the North Carolina Certified Public Manager (NCCPM) program generally follows these basic steps:

• Ideally, the candidate completes all corequisite courses. Completing the Advanced Skills for Managers program in advance is strongly recommended.
• The candidate's organization secures/approves funding for the $3,000 program fee.
• Leadership within the candidate's organization selects and invites the candidate to apply to the program.
• The candidate is invited to apply and provided a link to access the application.
• If the application is accepted, the candidate will receive information about scheduling coursework.

If you are unsure where to begin, speak to your supervisor and/or the Training Coordinator within your organization. For more information, contact Dr. Reed Altman, program director, at reed.altman@nc.gov or 984-236-1021.