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The Certified Public Manager Program, administered through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia, is designed to help public managers reach those goals. State administrative employees enhance their managerial skills to better serve their agencies and the public. Entrance into the CPM program is highly competitive, says Tom Gaines, Georgia CPM director. One participant considered himself fortunate to be accepted into CPM training, where he was exposed to ideas and creative managerial approaches. I like to be as in touch as I possibly can be.