Certified Public Manager Program
Become a Certified Public Manager in Eight Months
UVA’s Certified Public Manager Certificate Program is the only program in Virginia aligned with the National Certified Public Manager Consortium (NCPMC). Our highly interactive, hybrid, eight-month program is designed for project, program and people managers in public administration roles at the local, state and federal levels as well as in the nonprofit sector.
Our program empowers individuals to enhance their leadership and management abilities through skills that include communication, team building, data-driven decision making, self-awareness, critical thinking, budget, human resources, and conflict management.
The Certified Public Manager program is offered by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies in partnership with the Virginia Institute of Government and is aligned with the core competencies established by the NCPMC. Students who complete the program earn a certificate from the University of Virginia, a nationally recognized credential through the NCPMC, and eligibility to become a member of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers.
To begin the program in Fall 2026, applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026.
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