Learn and practice the critical leadership skills necessary to succeed as a manager in today's dynamic public service environment.
The 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 or work in Maryland and who work for a government (local, state, or federal), quasi-governmental, or nonprofit organization.