Center for Public Administration and Leadership

School of Business

Professional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê for public sector professionals

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê’s Center for Public Administration and Leadership (CPAL) provides a rich variety of professional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê opportunities that address the needs of—and challenges facing—public sector professionals.

Choose from seminars, conferences, and certificate programs, all of which are designed to strengthen your skills and prepare you to take the lead in your organization.

Professional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê offerings

Certificate offerings

Learn valuable skills and expand your professional networks by delving into current topics in public administration ranging from the certified public manager program to leadership in affordable housing.

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Women in Public Service Conference

This popular annual event brings together key professionals in the field to examine the changing face of government and the way we do business in the public sector—particularly how we support women and the next generation of public servants.

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Water Utility Management Institute

This institute, offered annually, brings together public works professionals for a three-day, interactive program designed to build strong supervisory and management skills. 

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Learning partnership discounts available

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê partners with cities, counties, companies, and public nonprofit organizations to offer employees of those entities 10% off tuition to select master's programs, as well as a 10% discount on CPAL Certificate programs and events.

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