City of Austin Cohort
Texas CPM City of Austin Registration Information
The CPM City of Austin Cohort is designed exclusively for City of Austin employees selected by their departments. The cohort is offered through a partnership between the Texas Certified Public Manager© Program at Texas State University and the City of Austin. It is conducted in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions generally held at Austin Community College’s Rio Grande Campus and online sessions held via live Zoom.
Two full-day in-person and two half-day online sessions via live Zoom are required per track, and each track is completed within two months (except Track 7). Track 7 includes two online classroom sessions and independent study focused on completing the Capstone project. The program begins in September, and participants who complete all tracks consecutively can expect to graduate in 16 months or 21 months. The timeline depends on whether the participant chooses to complete Track 7 during the fall or spring semester. Please read the full CPM Track Completion policy carefully before registering to ensure you can commit to these expectations.
Participants in the City of Austin Cohort may be eligible to earn academic credit toward an MPA degree at Texas State University. For more information, please contact the CPM Director, Dr. Miha Vindis at mvindis@txstate.edu.
The cost per track is $695 and includes the materials for the track. Payment is due by the first day of the track. Payment may be made via credit card (preferred) or by an alternate method such as check or PO.
Once accepted to the program, enter the registration portal and select “City of Austin Cohort”
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
CPM Students
What Our Students Say
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Certified Public Manager® Program
Elevating Public Service for Lasting Impact
William P. Hobby Center for Public Service
Department of Political Science
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
cpmtexas@txstate.edu
(512) 245-3453