APAC offers management training for public sector professionals. We serve current and future leaders in government and nonprofits. Our programs are in-depth and develop practical skills. We hire talented instructors who are content experts. They train using best practices in adult learning.
We offer a variety of training and certification programs. You can register individually for the programs that meet your professional goals. Each program includes participants from different backgrounds. You will develop new professional relationships and learn best practices from across the public sector.
In addition, we develop training programs specifically for organizations and agencies. Contact us if you work in the public sector and have a management training need.
APAC Programs Open for Registration:
Zoning and Rezoning Course: May 8, 2024 (Online)
The Zoning and Rezoning Course is the third course in the Arkansas Planning Official Training Program. It covers the zoning rules, the zoning map, types of zoning, and rezoning application reviews. Case studies will be used to apply the content to real-world zoning issues. It will be held on Wednesday, May 8, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Subdivisions Course: August 28, 2024 (Online)
The Subdivisions Course is the fourth course in the Arkansas Planning Official Training Program. It covers how a subdivision is defined, subdivision regulations and codes, plating procedures, plat approvals, and subdivision application reviews. It will be held on Wednesday, August 28, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Development Review & Variances Course: October 9, 2024 (Online)
The Development Review & Variances Course is the fifth course in the Arkansas Planning Official Training Program. It covers conditional uses, Conditional Use Permits, site plan reviews, development regulations, and variances. It will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
APAC Program Descriptions
To meet your needs, APAC currently offers the following certificate and training programs.
- Arkansas Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program – A nationally accredited, comprehensive program designed for middle managers in the public sector. The program develops skilled leaders, fosters collaboration, and encourages innovation through action.
- Certified Volunteer Manager (CVM) Program – Teaches managers of volunteer programs how to effectively lead their volunteer staff.
- Certified Arkansas Planning Official (CARPO) Program – Offered in partnership with the Arkansas Chapter of the American Planning Association, this program focuses on training individuals that work with city planning commissions.
- Certified Group Facilitator Program – Teaches participants how to effectively facilitate groups to make good decisions, resolve conflict, solve problems, and meet goals.
- Planning Official Training Programs – Topics include city planning, zoning, application review, meeting management, and ethics.
- Professional Development Workshops – For public sector professionals interested in developing specific management skills. Examples include Presentation Skills, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management, and Program Evaluation.
About APAC
APAC is dedicated to improving the quality of public services in Arkansas. This work is accomplished through management training for public and nonprofit agencies and organizations. APAC is a cooperative program of the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UA Little Rock), the University of Arkansas (UA), and Arkansas State University (ASU).
Contact Us
Please reach out if you have questions.
- Email: apacprog@ualr.edu
- Phone: 501-916-6050
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