It is no secret that the most precious resource of any organization is its people.  Operating within tight budgets and lean operating resources, organizations today are asking more of their employees in terms of responding to challenges and change.  Continuing Education for Public Officials, Inc. (CEPO, Inc.) understands that many of today's local government leaders are nearing retirement and that the leaders of tomorrow need to be properly prepared, developed and motivated to step up to the leadership challenge.  Through personal capacity building - exploring and enhancing their personal power and leadership strengths and capabilities -  these future leaders will be better prepared to take the next step in their professional career. 

CEPO, Inc. offers several different leadership training opportunities. CEPO, Inc.'s Leadership session is a three-year program consisting of one-week in-residence sessions for three years.  During each week's session, participants select their own personal curriculum for the week.  Each selects six courses from more than 38 offerings.  The learning environment created is conducive to adult learning.  Course designs focus on experiential learning, and sessions are small with the average course size of 8-12 participants.  Trainer to participant ratio is high, allowing for a deep and insightful learning experience.

The Professional Development Series is also offered annually, usually in February. The PDS a series of workshop offerings that develop professional and technical skills as well as soft skills for the leaders of today and tomorrow.  Each year there are two or three, three-day sessions running concurrent that offer training and development that is relevant and useful in today's organizations.  The Professional Development Series is an opportunity for leaders to add to their leadership toolbox - to continue their personal and organizational capacity building - with other like-minded professionals and leaders.  All Professional Development Series sessions are based on adult learning principles and combine various methods of instruction with the experiential learning model for maximum results. 

CEPO, Inc. also offers a series of one day training sessions that build technical skills and abilities for current and emerging leaders. Topics are relevant to the issues of today's public and non-profit sector organizations.

Click here for a schedule of 2013 program offerings.

CEPO, Inc. is proud to partner with Cal-ICMA in offering the innovative Accelerated Leadership Development Series.

Late Registration Fee
There will be a $50 late registration fee for any registrations received and paid two weeks prior to the start of a session.

CEPO Refund Policy
No refunds if cancellation is received two (2) weeks prior to the start of the session for which you are registered. An administrative fee of $250 will be charged for all cancellations received more than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the session for which you are registered. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of your completed registration form and payment. Effective August 2010, there will be a $50 late registration fee for any registration received within two (2) weeks of any training session.