Training
Training and Professional Development
Each year, tens of thousands of elected and appointed government officials and administrators enroll in more than 700 continuing education opportunities offered by the Institute of Government. Participants benefit from advanced instructional tools and broad expertise our instructors bring to education and professional development programs.
Leadership Development
Our signature leadership development program, Certified Public Manager (CPM), accredited through the National CPM Consortium, is designed to improve the quality and efficiency of government agencies by developing the effectiveness and professionalism of managers.
Financial Management
We offer a variety of financial training programs for city, county, state, school and library system finance and office personnel. Programs and classes are designed specifically for finance and accounting professionals in public settings. We offer primary accounting courses for state and local government as well as certification programs for local government finance professionals.
Our signature financial management training program, Public Finance Leadership Academy (PFLA), includes next-level training in financial management and leadership, outfitting participants with the distinguished skills to lead fiscal operations and effectively communicate at all levels of government and with the public.
Economic Development
We offer economic development professionals, development authority and downtown development authority board members, chambers of commerce, and government officials across Georgia training courses on subjects critical to economic development.
Our signature economic development training program, Georgia Certified Economic Developer (GCED), was created in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and offers practical, state-specific training to help communities build stronger, more resilient economies.
Community Planning Program
Retreats and Facilitations
K-12 Professionals, Boards
We offer a variety of training opportunities for those who work with schools, including courses for board of education members as well as professionals who work in K-12 systems.
Our training in accounting for schools is designed for K-12 school-based support personnel responsible for the day-to-day operation of school accounting and funds, budgets, purchasing, payroll processing and ensuring a school’s financial procedures are in line with state and federal laws.
Online Training and Development
Educational Partnerships, Conference Services
Legislative Training
Signature Training and Certificate Programs
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
CPM offers professional development and recognized national certification for public managers working in various areas of public institutions and government.
Public Finance Leadership Academy (PFLA)
The PFLA program combines the latest accounting practices and insight from industry professionals to expand on the institute’s Level I and Level II Finance Officer Certification programs.
Georgia Certified Economic Developer (GCED)
GCED reflects the realities of economic development in Georgia and helps economic development professionals enhance their knowledge and skills in five competency areas.
Certified Downtown Professional (CDP)
CDP provides downtown professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively and responsibly foster growth, development, revitalization and preservation of downtown districts.
Workshops
We offer a variety of special workshops tailored to an organization's specific needs.
These made-to-order training opportunities can be customized for different levels
of employees in both state and local governments.