How to Apply

To be eligible for the Indiana Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program, you must be employed in public service and be recommended by your supervisor. In addition, you must submit an application and be accepted into the program. To be considered, you must:

• Fully complete the application form here.
• Sign and date the Program Commitment section.
• Have your supervisor sign and date the Supervisor Endorsement.
• Attach your statement of purpose. This brief statement (no more than two double-spaced, typewritten pages) should:
• Explain what you hope to achieve for yourself and your organization by participating in the Indiana CPM Program, and
• Briefly describe your career plans and explain how this professional development opportunity is related to those plans.
• Have your supervisor submit a letter of nomination and recommendation. In the letter, your supervisor should describe either your current supervisory or management abilities or your potential abilities. The letter should also explain how your professional development in the CPM Program will contribute to your organization.
• Your completed application and supervisor’s letter should be submitted to Dr. Charles Taylor.