San Marcos

CPM San Marcos Program Registration Information & Schedule

The CPM program located in San Marcos is conducted fully in-person and generally meets in City of San Marcos facilities (unless live Zoom sessions are occasionally necessitated).

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 San Marcos 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 Round Rock 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.

San Marcos Schedule
Texas State University San Marcos Campus

Track #	Course Title	Dates	Semester
3	Organizational Communication	Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 30, 2026	Fall 2026
7	Applied Research for Public Managers	Jan 15 & Apr 9, 2027	Spring 2027
4	Public Finance and Budgeting	Jan 29, Feb 19, Apr 2, 2027	Spring 2027
5	Improving Public Sector Productivity	Jun 4, Jun 25, Jul 23, 2027	Summer 2027
6	Public Mgr Information Systems	Sept 17, Oct 1, Oct 29, 2027	Fall 2027

Enter the registration portal below and select “San Marcos”

Register Here

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

Contact:
Sue Breland
Director
Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM Program)
Political Science Department
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
(512) 245-5115
nb20@txstate.edu

San Marcos CPM Students

What Our Students Say

The entire CPM Program has helped me improve as a police supervisor, police manager, and now police chief. Even more importantly, the program has given me a better deeper and insight into the functions of other city departments. This in turn has helped me truly understand the importance of interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation.

David E.

Chief of Police

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Completing the Texas State Certified Public Managers Program has been the most rewarding professional achievement. I have gained invaluable knowledge in communication, operations management, and technology advancement. All the skills that lead me to my first supervisory position with my City and hopefully will fuel a future position as City Manager.

Athena F.

Utility Administrator

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The Texas CPM Program significantly enhanced my career transition by connecting me with municipal leaders and experts. It offered practical, real-world assignments that addressed current challenges, helping me build a valuable network of public officials. Additionally, each track contributed credits towards my degree and CPM offers scholarships for those who need it. I highly recommend it!

Mark H.

Non-profit Leader

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The Texas State CPM program taught me how to bridge the gap between leadership theory and practical application, empowering me to make strategic decisions that benefit myself and the organizations I serve. It provided an experience that sharpened my leadership skills and deepened my commitment to public service.

Erica B.

City Administrator

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Completing the Texas CPM® Program provided me with invaluable management tools, critical insights, and practical knowledge of state and local governments in Texas. As an entrepreneur, the program’s unique blend of public sector management theory, practical application, and the ability to strategically work with other state government officials gave me a distinctive perspective that has enhanced my leadership and strategic decision-making abilities.

Don K.

Entrepreneur

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The Certified Public Manager program provided me the opportunity to think outside the box while still operating within a well-established framework of problem-solving techniques. I have definitely gained a great deal from the expert instruction and literature offered that allows me to tackle each day’s new set of municipal issues with confidence.