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
- Personnel and Human Resources
- 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