Benefits of Participation
To the Participant
Graduates of the CPM program receive:

• CPM designation
• Best-practice management strategies and enhancement of personal leadership strengths
• Increase in intergovernmental networks and communication
• Eligibility for membership in the American Academy of Certified Public Managers®, a national professional association of public sector manager
• One year's experience for some state job classifications
• Nine hours of graduate credit from Drake University, which may be applied toward a Master of Public Administration degree

To the Organization
The CPM Program offers benefits that directly impact the workplace:

• Work-related projects that enhance research, problem-solving, and planning
• Improved efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-saving skills and knowledge
• Enhanced skills to build a high performing workplace
• Innovative approaches
• Improved intergovernmental communication