The nationally accredited State of New Jersey Certified Public Manager® Program is administered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) and delivered by Rutgers University–Newark’s School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA).
NJ CPM Mission Statement: The New Jersey Certified Public Manager® Program develops public and nonprofit managers, administrators, and supervisors into efficient, effective, and ethical organizational leaders.
Participants will gain the knowledge needed to tackle complex organizational challenges, manage their day-to-day operations more effectively, and grow as leaders. The program also provides a framework upon which leaders can build and apply throughout their career.
CPM graduates are awarded 30.2 CEU’s and may apply up to 15 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits toward a degree at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration. Learn more at CPM to SPAA Degree Pathway.
Program Quick Links
- CPM Program Application
- CPM Schedules & Locations
- CPM to SPAA Degree Pathway
- Contact: cpmspaa@newark.rutgers.edu
The New Jersey Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program has returned to in person instruction. We are committed to providing a high-quality CPM program within a safe environment in which to operate. In the event the program cannot continue in-person, we will pivot to a virtual learning class.
IN PERSON COHORTS Spring 2024
- Freehold, Monmouth County -Thursdays starting March 20, 2024
- Wayne, Passaic County – Wednesdays starting May 8, 2024
VIRTUAL COHORT: FULL
- Spring 2024
One day per week for 10 months, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM via Zoom, plus 3 hours independent study
ALL COHORTS MEET THE NATIONAL CPM REQUIREMENT OF 300 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION.
The application should be submitted to the attention of Tira McCants at NJCPM@csc.nj.gov
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