Course 1 introduces the foundations of public sector leadership—exploring how government is structured, why public organizations operate differently than private ones, and what ethics, leadership, and conflict resolution look like in real public management work.

Key Benefits:

• Understand local, state, and federal government structures
• Build ethical decision-making and critical thinking habits
• Identify and develop your personal leadership style
• Strengthen followership, conflict, and negotiation skills
• Connect public service principles to your day-to-day role

What's Included:

• Five content modules covering government, ethics, leadership, and conflict
• Recorded lectures, case-based assignments, and discussion boards
• Personal leadership vision and development design exercises
• A Course 1 Individual Reflection
• Live Zoom office hours with the instructor

A foundational start to the CPM journey.