APAC offers management training for public sector professionals. We serve current and future leaders in government and nonprofits and we are dedicated to improving the quality of public services in Arkansas. Our programs are in-depth and develop practical skills. We hire talented instructors who are content experts and they train using best practices in adult learning.
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).
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.
APAC Programs Open for Registration
Program Evaluation Workshop: December 4 & 5, 2024 (In-Person)
Learn the “nuts and bolts” of program evaluation in order to design and operate effective public programs that have a measurable impact. In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of program evaluation to design and implement effective public programs with measurable impacts.
LEARN MORE AND SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THE PROGRAM EVALUATION WORKSHOP
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: Equips professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead impactful volunteer programs.
- 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.
Contact Us
Please reach out by email apacprog@ualr.edu or phone: 501-916-6050.
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