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Individuals interested in the Texas CPM Program should be employed in public or non-profit sector roles, ideally with at least one year of experience in these areas. Those without a year of experience are encouraged to contact the Director of the CPM Program to discuss admission possibilities. A college degree is not a prerequisite for enrollment.

To get started, locate your nearest program below and click the “More Information” button on the list of locations below!

Information & Registration

Our partner CPM program locations throughout Texas administer their own registration, payment, schedule and faculty. Find registration information for the location nearest you.

Arlington/Dallas

Registration for the 2027 Arlington CPM Program is now closed. We currently have 35+ participants enrolled in the 2027 Arlington CPM Program. We will continue to accept registrations for the Program but people registering after August 9th will be put on a waiting list. If anyone currently registered drops from the program, the open slot(s) will be filled on a first come first served basis.

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Modality: Hybrid
Administered by Texas State University

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Edinburg

Enrollment: Cohort-based. Candidates cannot join an ongoing cohort. Contact the program director for information on the next available cohort.
Modality: In-person
Administered by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Round Rock

Enrollment: Open. Candidates may begin with any of the CPM tracks (except track #7).
Modality: Hybrid
Administered by Texas State University

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San Marcos

Enrollment: Open. Candidates may begin with any of the CPM tracks (except track #7).
Modality: In-person
Administered by Texas State University

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Fully Online (Open only to candidates living 100 miles from any program location)

Enrollment: Cohort-based. Candidates cannot join an ongoing cohort. Contact the program director for information on the next available cohort and requirements.
Modality: Online
Administered by Texas State University

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City of Austin

Enrollment: Closed cohort. Candidates are selected by their departments at the City of Austin. Contact your leadership team to discuss admission into the program. Candidates cannot join an ongoing cohort.
Modality: Hybrid
Administered by Texas State University

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Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC)

Enrollment: Closed cohort. Candidates are selected by TARC and the regional councils of governments (COGs) they are employed by. Contact your leadership team to discuss admissions into the program. Candidates cannot join an ongoing cohort.
Modality: Hybrid (travel is required)
Administered by Texas State University

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Scholarships

National CPM Consortium Scholarships

The CPM Education Foundation supports three scholarship programs for CPM students and graduates to participate in current CPM training and continuing education. View a list of grants and scholarships at https://cpmconsortium.org/Scholarships.

William P. Hobby Scholarships

Every year about 4 scholarships to the Texas CPM Program are given in honor of former Texas Lt. Governor William P. Hobby. These Scholarships are awarded to public sector organizations that select scholarship recipients from their respective organizations. More information can be found at https://williamphobby.org/scholarships-fellowships/

Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Barney Knight Scholarship

Each year, the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) awards one scholarship to the Texas CPM Program to a TCMA member. The Scholarship was created in honor of former Temple and Austin City Manager Barney Knight. For additional information about the Barney Knight TCMA Scholarship, contact TCMA at (512) 719-6300 or go to the TCMA website : https://www.tcma.org/243/Barney-L-Knight-Texas-CPM-Scholarship.

GI Bill® and Hazelwood Benefits are generally not available for the CPM Program

Other State or Federal funding may be available for professional development programs in your region. Please check with your local government representative.