Arkansas Certified Public Manager® Application
Becoming a Certified Public Manager® (CPM) is a wonderful way to enhance your professional skills to become an effective leader in the public sector. We are glad that you have decided to apply!

Through the CPM program, you will:
• Develop your leadership skills to empower people and create positive change.
• Learn how to evaluate, plan, and implement innovative ideas and approaches to public challenges.
• Refine your skills related to managing staff and delivering superior customer service.
• Improve your ability to evaluate the legal and policy compliance of public agencies and organizations.
• Receive training from highly qualified public sector practitioners and university faculty members.
• Broaden your professional network.

After completing all program requirements, you will receive the nationally accredited Certified Public Manager® designation. More information about the CPM designation is available at: http://cpmconsortium.org/

Please consult the CPM Program Overview, read the following, and complete the necessary steps before filling out this application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants can expect to hear from the CPM Program Director within two weeks of submitting their application. The application will close on Friday, August 1, 2025.

RESUME
Prepare a PDF copy of your resume that includes your educational background, descriptions of all managerial positions you have held, and a description of your current position. Your resume should also include how long you have held the positions and your job responsibilities.

TIME
Inform your supervisor of the training requirements. Be sure that you will be available to participate in the program, which involves 300 hours over 2 years. On average, you will be expected to actively participate in approximately one 2-day workshop each month, August through May.

Please note that the required program orientation and first workshop for newly admitted participants will take place in Little Rock on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. 

PROGRAM FEES AND TRAVEL COSTS
Determine who is responsible for paying the program fees and travel costs: you, your agency/organization, or a combination. Participants are billed for each training they attend. Trainings associated with the CPM program cost $150 for a 1-day workshop and $275 for a 2-day workshop. The cost in program fees for completing the entire CPM program is approximately $4,250 ($2,800 for the first year and $1,450 for the second year). 

A discount is available for participants who choose to pre-pay for the program in one lump sum. The discounted rate is $4,000 for all trainings associated with the CPM program. Participants who would like to pre-pay must fill out a pre-payment agreement form and receive approval from APAC.  

Some of the trainings are held in-person in Little Rock and some are held online. For those living outside of Central Arkansas, we recommend that you include mileage, lodging, and meals for eight 2-day workshops held in Little Rock in your budget (six 2-day workshops during your first year in the program and two 2-day workshops during your second year).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional program information is available on our website: https://ualr.edu/publicaffairs/apac/arkansas-cpm/ 

Contact the CPM Program Director, Liz Lundeen, at elundeen@ualr.edu or (501) 916-3090 if you have questions or need additional information.
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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Preferred Name *
Indicate your profession (check all that apply). *
The Certified Public Manager® Program is for professionals who are either currently working or who would like to work in the public sector. This includes government employees (federal, state, county, and city), elected representatives, and nonprofit professionals. If you are not currently working in the public sector but have interest in the program, please email Liz Lundeen at elundeen@ualr.edu before submitting your application. Please include (1) your connection to the public sector (i.e., you are a student studying to work in the public sector, you serve on nonprofit boards, you would like to start working in the public sector) and (2) how this program aligns with your professional goals.
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Position/Title *
Current Position Grade Level (if applicable)
Agency/Organization *
Division/Department/Office/Program *
Mailing Address (include street, city, state, and zip code) *
We may send out program materials through the mail. Please provide the address we should use.
Phone Number (include area code) *
Provide the phone number we should use to quickly contact you while you are participating in the program. This will be used to troubleshoot technical issues, etc.
Email Address *
We send most program materials and links to the electronic tools we use (e.g., Zoom, Canvas, etc.) by email. Provide the email address we should use when sending these materials. This should be the email address that is accessible to you while you are participating in the live online workshops.
Work Phone Number (include area code)
If not provided above.
Work Email Address
If not provided above.
When enrolled, would you like your contact information shared with the other program participants? *
If you responded "yes" above, please select the information that you would like to share with other program participants.
When enrolled, will you need verification of attendance after each workshop? *
How did you hear about the CPM program? *
How many employees do you currently supervise? *
Please describe your current managerial responsibilities or why you want to become a manager. *
In 250 to 500 words, explain why you are interested in the CPM program and what you hope to learn from the program. *
In a few sentences, describe the management and leadership goals you have for yourself. *
Are you enrolled or do you plan to enroll in any other educational or professional development programs between Fall 2025 and Spring 2027? *
If you answered yes, please describe the time commitment required of you for the other educational or professional development program(s).
Please confirm that you are available to attend the required orientation and first workshop for newly admitted participants on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Little Rock. The orientation and workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.  *
Resume *
At this time, please send your resume as an attachment to CPM Program Director Liz Lundeen at elundeen@ualr.edu. Your resume should include your educational background, descriptions of all managerial positions you have held, and a description of your current position (if relevant). Please indicate how long you have held each position and your job responsibilities.  
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