The Iowa Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) is the premium nationally accredited professional certification for public sector managers and directors.
The CPM designation is held by 950 leading public sector professionals in Iowa and is the professional credential of choice for public sector leaders. Drake utilizes a practice-focused approach that emphasizes the practical application of theory to improve effectiveness while meeting the challenges of today's public organizations.
CPM is pursued as a unified learning group (cohort) of 25 professionals who meet 2-3 days each month over 18 months utilizing a mix of on-campus or virtual sessions. A new "cohort" of learners is launched twice each calendar year. See the "Schedules" heading below for details.
We are certain you will find the Iowa Certified Public Manager® Program a positive and rewarding experience that will enhance your professionalism and strengthen your organization. CPM is facilitated by The Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University in partnership with the State of Iowa. Contact Lance Noe at (515) 271-2008 for more information.
Applications are taken throughout the year. To ensure a seat in the cohort of your choice, it is best to apply 1-2 months before the time you wish to begin. See the "Admission and Cost" heading below for application links.
Iowa's CPM is uniquely designed to be integrated with the Zimpleman College of Business online Master of Public Administration degree. Graduates of the CPM program who are otherwise well qualified for graduate school may reduce the required number of credit hours needed to earn the Master of Public Administration degree at Zimpleman by up to nine credit hours.
The 40th cohort class of professionals completed the 18-month curriculum and now holds the nationally recognized professional designation Certified Public Manager®.
A new cohort begins January 21, 2025.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Lance Noe at Lance.Noe@kcycar.com or phone 515-271-2008 for more information.