Coursework is completed online on a weekly schedule. Each instructional week begins Monday and concludes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Participants also have the opportunity to connect with facilitators during optional weekly sessions.
To be eligible for the Certified Public Management® Program, applicants are required to have completed at least 60 hours of learning activities that address the CPM Competencies. This requirement can be fulfilled through completion of one of the approved Supervisor Academies or other learning activities that address the CPM competencies. To begin the application process, please download and submit your completed CPM Application. If your organization blocks Google forms, you can download a Word application and submit it to [email protected]. Admitted applicants will be provided further instructions.
Non-Arizona applicants: ASU is accredited by the National Certified Public Managers® Consortium (NCPMC). Accordingly, if a CPM Program is offered in your home state/territory, your local CPM program would need to approve your participation in ASU’s online program before applying to ASU's CPM Program. To see if a CPM program is available in your state, please visit the National CPM Consortium.
| Course | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| CPM Course 1 | August 24-September 27, 2026 |
| CPM Course 2 | October 12-November 8, 2026 |
| CPM Course 3 | January 4-February 7, 2027 |
| CPM Course 4 | March 1-April 4, 2027 |
| CPM Course 5 | April 26-May 30, 2027 |
