Educational Partnerships, Conference Services

Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO)

We partner with Georgia Government Management Information Sciences (GA GMIS) to offer program certification for qualified professionals through online and in-person classes, independent assignments and a capstone project.
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Code Enforcement Officers

We provide a training program and conferencing services for the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE).
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County Commissioners

We partner with the state's Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) to provide certificate programs for newly elected commissioners and extensive leader-development programs for incumbent commissioners.

Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA)

We coordinate and provide educational classes for the Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA) that align with core competencies for credentials of the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA).

Georgia Clerks Education Institute

The Georgia Clerks Education Institute Certificate Program is designed to establish minimum standards and professional goals for city and county clerks. Hosted by the UGA Institute of Government, the Georgia Clerks Education Institute is jointly supported by the Georgia County Clerks Association (GCCA) and the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association (GMCA).
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Superior and State Court Clerks

We provide certificate program training to Superior Court Clerks and State Court Clerks in Georgia. 

Charter System Foundation

We provide conference support to the Charter System Foundation.
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Elections Officials/Voter Registrars

We offer programmatic and conference coordination for the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials (GAVREO) and the Secretary of State to support training for voter registration and election officials throughout the state.
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Georgia Association of Tax Officials (GATO)

We provide support to the Georgia Association of Tax Officials (GATO) in planning and implementing its annual conference, where we also provide instruction.
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Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators (GAZA)

We offer programmatic and conference coordination for the Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators (GAZA).
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Georgia Chapter of the Government Management Information Sciences (GA GMIS)

The Georgia Chapter of the Government Management Information Sciences (GA GMIS) is continually blazing new frontiers to better serve the public and governmental agencies through sharing of knowledge in information technology. We provide support to GMIS in planning and implementing its conferences.

Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA)

We provide an extensive training program for local government finance officers and budget directors with partners in the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA).
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Human Resources

We administer the Certified Human Resource Manager (CHRM) and the Advanced Certification in Human Resource Management (ACHRM) programs in partnership with the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA). The programs enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of people who manage and administer of personnel systems in local government in Georgia. Courses are typically offered at the fall and spring GLGPA conferences and at other times throughout the year.
>> How to access your current CHRM or ACHRM certificate status

Local School Leadership

Board of education members can enhance their leadership skills and knowledge of school governance through a six-module training program. The program fulfills the annual training requirements set by the Georgia Department of Education.
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Municipal Elected Officials

The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government partners with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to provide leadership development programs for newly elected mayors and council members and advanced training programs for municipal officials.

Newly Elected Tax Commissioners 

We offer programmatic and conference coordination for Newly Elected Tax Commissioners to support their required 40 hours of training classes, as required by the State Revenue Commissioner. The program is facilitated by the GA Department of Revenue.
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Public Works

We administer the Georgia Certificate of Public Works Management (CPWM) program and provide conference services for the Georgia Chapter of the America Public Works Association (APWA). The certification program is part of the Mike Joyner Public Works Education Program. To earn the Certificate of Public Works Management, a participant must complete six two-and-a-half-day modules of study during conferences held in January and July. 
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