CERTIFIED PUBLIC OFFICIAL

Credit Information

The number of CPO credits awarded for courses depends on the number of hours of the course. A 3-hour training equals 2 credits; a 6-hour training equals 4 credits. To be certified, you will need 16 core credits and 16 elective credits. Officials should be able to complete the program within 24 months.

Core Courses include:

• County Budget/Financial Management
• Ethics and Public Service
• Risk Management
• County Government Structure; Roles & Responsibilities
• Effective Communication
• Strategic Planning

Elective Course Categories include:

• Legislative Relations
• Economic Development
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Effective Meetings
• Leadership- Personal/Professional Development
• Community Engagement
• Public Disclosure/Open Meetings
• Media Relations
• Current Issues

• CPO Requirements

• Credit Information

• Eligibility for Participation

 Core Curriculum Courses:

• County Budget/Financial Management

• Ethics and Public Service

• Risk Management

• County Government Structure; Roles & Responsibilities

• Personnel and Human Resources

• Effective Communication
  
• Strategic Planning