Certified Public Manager Cohort 12 Graduation and Capstone Presentations

Learn and practice the critical leadership skills necessary to succeed as a manager in today's dynamic public service environment.

Maryland CPM Program LogoThe Schaefer Center for Public Policy offers managers and supervisors a leg up through a nationally accredited leadership development program. Maryland’s leaders now have the opportunity to gain the comprehensive, applied management skills needed to meet the complex demands and challenges of the 21st century.

The Schaefer Center, offers the Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program which is available in two tracks.

Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program for Government and Nonprofit Professionals

This program is open to supervisors and managers who live in Maryland and work for a government (local, state, or federal), quasi-governmental, or nonprofit organization.