This program was developed under the authority of K.S.A. 75-3746 which directed programs improve work effectiveness through management development and supervisory training. The design of the CPM Program complies with guidelines and standards established by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium and its curriculum requirements. Graduates of the program are eligible for membership in the American Academy of Certified Public Managers. The program is administered by DPS' Learning Services, in cooperative partnership with the University of Kansas Capitol Center.
Emphasis is placed on problem solving and teamwork.
Applicants who have completed Basic Supervisory Training will be credited for the first 48 hours of the CPM Program. This covers tuition and materials and will be paid by the employee's agency. Applicants may apply anytime, but will be admitted to the CPM Program only at the beginning of a calendar year. Application deadline for the 2001 CPM Program is November 2, 2000. Review applications, develop a standard format for interviewing applicants and make recommendations to the agency head for final selection.