Candidates must be a manager, administrator, or supervisor in a public or non-profit organization in New Jersey - such as state, county, and municipal governments, boards, and associations - and have at least two years of supervisory experience. Candidates who do not currently supervise staff but have responsibility for managing, coordinating, or overseeing a program area whose deliverable has an impact beyond their current work unit will also be considered. Candidates must have the approval and support of their current supervisor and department/agency. 

To apply to the CPM Program, submit the following information

- Application

- Professional Resume

- Supervisor Statement of Approval

- Personal Statement: Prepare a short essay (one or two typed double-spaced pages) expressing "Why are you applying to the NJ Certified Public Manager Program?"

Admission to The New Jersey Certified Public Manager Program® is processed on a rolling basis. Classes are held in various locations throughout the southern, central, and northern regions of New Jersey.  The application may be accessed by visiting here.

Program cost is $4100 per student. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has approved CPM for GI Bill educational benefits.

For additional program information:

For additional program information, please contact the State CPM Program Coordinator. The State CPM Program Coordinator should be the link to the CPM Form.