Round Rock

CPM Round Rock Program Registration Information & Schedule

The CPM program located in Round Rock is conducted in a hybrid format (two days in-person and one day via live Zoom) and meets at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.

Three full-day classroom sessions are required per track (except Track 7) and three tracks are offered each calendar year. Students completing all tracks consecutively at the Round Rock location can expect to graduate in 2 ½ years. Tracks 1 through 6 can be completed in any order. Only Track 7 (capstone project) must be completed at the end. Please read the full CPM Track Completion policy carefully before registering to ensure you can commit to these expectations.

Participants with the availability and capacity may be allowed to concurrently attend tracks at the San Marcos location reducing the time required for graduation to at least 17 months.

The cost per track is $695 due by the first class day of the course. Payment may be made via credit card (preferred) or by an alternate method such as check or PO.

Texas State University students may be eligible to take CPM Tracks for academic credit (toward achieving both the CPM designation and degree credit concurrently). If you are interested in academic credit, please click here to be directed to the university website for further registration instructions. DO NOT REGISTER THROUGH THIS SITE IF YOU WANT ACADEMIC CREDIT.

Round Rock Schedule
Texas State University Round Rock Campus

Track #	Course Title	Dates	Semester
7	Applied Research for Public Managers	Aug 14, Oct 23, 2026	Fall 2026
5	Public Policy Evaluation	Sept 11, Oct 16, Nov 13, 2026	Fall 2026
6	Public Mgr Information Systems	Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 9, 2027	Spring 2027
1	Personnel Administration	Jun 11, Jul 16, Jul 30, 2027	Summer 2027
2	Managing Quality of Public Services	Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, 2027	Fall 2027
7	Applied Research for Public Managers	Aug 13 & Oct 22, 2027	Fall 2027

Enter the registration portal below and select “Round Rock”

Register Here

If you have questions before you’re ready to register contact me.

Contact:
Dr. Miha Vindis
Professor & Director
Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM Program)
Political Science Department
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
(512) 245-5109
mvindis@txstate.edu

Round Rock CPM Students

What Our Students Say

The Texas Certified Public Manager program allows you to grow intellectually with the course curriculum while simultaneously providing opportunities to network with professionals from various government institutions. This program is integral to curating the next generation of leaders in Texas. Sue Breland and Dr. Miha Vindis facilitate an exceptional classroom experience to encourage collaborative learning.

Corey W.

Police Commander

☆☆☆☆☆

I was pleasantly surprised from the first class. The readings were not the textbook style lessons that you typically see in a classroom setting, but instead focused on modern leadership concepts and examples. Thanks to this program, I feel I have grown as a manager, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills, no matter what level they’re currently at.

Jarrod W

Communications Director

☆☆☆☆☆

The CPM program provided the perfect platform to connect and network with experienced professionals across Texas. I gained invaluable knowledge and insights by engaging in thoughtful discourse with the guest speakers and colleagues in each track.

Yvette M.

Transportation Specialist

☆☆☆☆☆

Through the Texas CPM Program, I gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by municipal leadership and strategies for effectively addressing them. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with other municipal professionals in the Central Texas area, and the lessons and relationships formed have benefited both me and the organizations I’ve served.

Matthew W.

HR Professional

☆☆☆☆☆

The Texas CPM program was a great tool that enhanced my professional network, introducing me to lifelong friends and colleagues who continue to be a source of support and inspiration. The program’s emphasis on collaboration and shared learning created a truly unique and enriching experience.