Enrollment
Applications are accepted only when a new track (cohesive geographic group) is ready to be enrolled. The announcement of a new track is sent to agency CPM® Coordinators and also appears on the News page of this website. Agency Coordinators forward approved applications to the CPM® Administrator at PTE for final selection. The CPM® Administrator works with the CPM® Selection Committee and advises applicants of their status and next steps for enrollment.
Eligibility for Enrollment
A CPM® Applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be employed by an Idaho government entity
- Hold one of the following positions:
…A supervisor or manager
…A program manager responsible for technical or professional support
…An individual identified by an agency as showing potential for advancement into management - Receive the endorsement of an immediate
supervisor or higher management - Commit to complete requirements for certification
- Complete approved pre-requisites
Pre-Requisites for Enrollment
Applicants may fulfill pre-requisites by using criteria from any one of the main categories below:
Category I - Supervision/Management Training
A minimum of 30 hours of supervision or management training within the past seven (7) years which included:
- Role of Supervision/Management
- Leadership Styles
- Self Management – managing time, stress, and emotions; having organizational integrity
- Communication – defining styles; listening; giving direction; working with generational differences
- Performance Management – hiring; setting expectations; giving feedback; appraising performance; disciplining; documenting
- Motivation Techniques
- Conflict Resolution – resolving employee problems
- EEO
- Respectful Workplace
- Customer Service
(NIC & BSU's Supervisory Development Programs meet this Category requirement)
Category II - Education
A related higher degree within the past fifteen (15) years such as:
- Business Administration
- Management
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
Category III - Experience
A minimum of two (2) years as a supervisor or manager which required performing the functions of performance management.
Category IV - Supervisor Endorsement
A supervisor may endorse a quality candidate by providing written documentation of the candidate’s aptitude, motivation, and commitment, using the components below:
- Leadership – shows the ability to inspire and lead others; has a vision for the organization and its future
- Management – works with and through others to achieve results; is able to self-manage
- Communication – writes and speaks with clarity and preciseness for maximum understanding; demonstrates good listening skills
- Motivation – is enthusiastic about their work; is self-directed
- Influence – is inspiring to others, indicating a positive regard to State service and the CPM® program
- Self Development – is interested in life-long learning and developing skills and knowledge; takes on personal challenges
- Flexibility – is open to change and new ideas; can cope with ambiguity
- Work Quality & Productivity – maintains top quality and productivity of work assignments
- Ability to Meet Program Requirements – can meet the expectations and assignment of the CPM® program in a professional manger
- Professional Image – presents an image of leadership and management through professional behavior and demeanor
Program Fees
Registration fees total $2,375, paid in five payments of $475 per level over 2-3 fiscal years. The first payment is due when a new track program begins. Fees are normally paid by the sponsoring agency.
Application
- Complete application form online, print, and sign
- Document eligibility requirements and motivation for enrollment as two separate documents and attach to your application
- Obtain your supervisor’s signature and the signature of your administrator and/or director on your application
- Submit the printed application and documents to your agency CPM® Coordinator for processing
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