Certified Public Manager (CPM)

Mission: 

The mission of the TAMIU CPM Program is to expose program participates to the best and smartest principles and practices in municipal administration and management as they have historically evolved and changed in the US. To this end, CPM Program faculty will not only provide principles but also, they will facilicate the application of these principles in real life. 

Track 1: Public Personnel Administration

Topics include recruitment/selection, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, performance evaluation, discipline/termination, health/safety, collective bargaining, classification, compensation and employee benefits.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 2: Managing for Quality

Practices such as re-engineering, Total Quality Management (TQM) and strategic planning will be explored in detail. The course will also focus on how a systems approach can help public administrators understand how organizations can improve their organizational operations.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 3: Organizational Communication

Topics include communicating with governing and overseeing bodies, overcoming barriers to effective communication and dealing with disagreement, conflict and group think. Improving oral and written communication skills will also be covered.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 4: Public Finance and Budgeting

The basics of finance, budgeting and public sector accounting and auditing will be explored in detail. Additional topics include cutback management and economic development.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 5: Productivity and Program Evaluation

Benchmarking, program evaluation and the tools and techniques of public administration research will be explored. In addition, the basic principles of legal research will be explored.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 6: Information Systems for Managers

Tools and systems such as the internet and online federal and state databases will be identified and discussed in detail. Additional topics include social networking, geographic information systems and information systems technology.
(24 Contact Hours)

Track 7: Applied Projects Practicum

Tools and systems such as the internet and online federal and state databases will be identified and discussed in detail. Additional topics include social networking, geographic information systems and information systems technology.

Session are as follows:

Track 1: 9/21/2024, 9/28/2024 & 10/05/2024 8am - 4:30pm

Track 2: 10/19/2024, 11/2/2024 & 11/16/2024 8am - 4:30pm

Track 3: 12/7/2024, 01/11/2025 & 01/25/2025 8am - 4:30pm

Track 4: 02/08/2025, 03/01/2025 & 03/22/2025 8am - 4:30pm

Track 5:04/05/2025, 04/19/2025 & 05/03/2025 8am - 4:30pm

Track 6:05/17/2025, 05/31/2025 & 06/14/2025 8am - 4:30pm

Track 7: 6/28/2055 8am - 4:30pm

Classroom: TBA

Price: $4,865.00 
Payment Plan Available
If you would like to participate in a payment plan please contact the office at 956-326-2829 or email ce@tamiu.edu for further instructions. 

  • August 15, 2024 or upon registration for 1st Payment 
  • October 15, 2024 - 2nd Payment of $973.00
  • December 15, 2024 - 3rd Payment of $973.00
  • February 15, 2025 - 4th Payment of $973.00
  • April 15, 2025- Final Payment of $973.00

All course materials will be provided. Classroom to be announced.

For assistance registering please contact Continuing Education at 956-326-3068 or email to Continuing Education.

Stock number:

01CPM25

Price:

$4,865.00