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.
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
Learn to manage multi-party public disputes and collaboratively problem-solve in the public sector. This workshop covers analyzing and framing public issues, step-by-step collaborative problem-solving, and includes numerous case studies. Participants will identify characteristics of public disputes, differentiate management approaches, analyze disputes, and gain essential dispute management skills.
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Effective leaders turn emergencies into opportunities by being quick, accurate, and consistent. This workshop teaches crisis planning and preparation, focusing on effective communication. Participants will create crisis communication plans, improve crisis response, understand crisis intricacies, develop preparedness strategies, analyze crisis management, and practice conflict mediation through group activities.
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This workshop covers the Arkansas state budget process and financial management in the public sector. Participants will learn about key revenues, expenditures, budget cycles, actors, and activities. The second day focuses on financial systems and creating program budgets. Key topics include budget terminology, the Arkansas budget process, strategic planning, performance measures, and making strategic budget requests.
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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.
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