N.C. Certified Public Manager® Program Enrollment Process

Applications for the Certified Public Manager® Program are accepted from January 31 to March 31 each year. While the candidate selection process varies by organization, the process for enrolling in the program generally follows these basic steps:

• The candidate completes the prerequisite courses.
• The candidate's organization secures/approves funding for the $3,000 program fee.
• Selection partners within their organization select the candidate for CPM.
• The candidate applies to the CPM Program.
• If the application is accepted, the candidate will receive information on 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.