Feb. 2026 CPM Online Program
Classes meet online each week. Each week begins Monday and ends at midnight the following Sunday.
Program Eligibility
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.
Application Deadline
Feb. 9, 2026
Program Schedule
Class Meeting Dates
| Course | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| CPM Course 1 | Feb. 23, 2026 - March 29, 2026 |
| CPM Course 2 | April 13, 2026 - May 17, 2026 |
| CPM Course 3 | June 01, 2026 - July 5, 2026 |
| CPM Course 4 | July 27, 2026 - Aug. 30, 2026 |
| CPM Course 5 | Sept. 14, 2026 - Oct. 18, 2026 |
Graduation
Oct. 2026 TBA (virtual via Zoom)
Program Commitment
To earn the Certified Public Manager® designation, you will need to be able to commit to the following requirements:
- Complete all assignments on a weekly basis, averaging 10 hours per week
- Submit all assignments by their designated due date
- Actively engage in the learning process
