In-Person Professional Certificate in Public Engagement For Local Government
2023 In-Person Certificate July 14-16 in Malibu, California!
This year we are excited to announce the return of our signature, in-person Professional Certificate in Public Engagement at the Pepperdine Malibu Campus.
5 Reasons to Attend The In-Person Certificate?
- Curriculum focus on in-person and hybrid engagement
- Intensive and interactive 3-day format
- Increased opportunities for dialogue and discussion
- Social networking with peers and Davenport Institute trainers
- Visit and explore beautiful Malibu, CA
Through this program, mid-career professionals are prepared to lead a publicly-engaged organization by gaining a deep understanding of the context, purpose, and best practices for engaging residents in the decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Cost
The Davenport Institute periodically assesses the pricing of its certificates to ensure a reasonable alignment with the needs of participants, trainers, and the marketplace and may make changes in response to that assessment and feedback.
The price of the In-Person Public Engagement Certificate Program is $3,450. The program cost includes instructions, materials, and some meals (continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments each day, and dinner one evening).
Who Should Attend?
The Professional Certificate in Public Engagement benefits all local government practitioners, including: professionals from cities, counties, and special districts, private sector employees who serve local governments, and graduate students focused on local government.
Job titles of past attendees have included:
- City Manager
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Assistant City Manager
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Intergovernmental & Council Services Manager
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Senior Management Analyst/ Management Analyst
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Public Information Officer
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Executive Director of CBO
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Community Relations Coordinator
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Public Engagement Consultant/Director
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Administrative Services Manager/ Town Administrator
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Police Chief
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Community Services Manager
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Council Member
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Public Affairs, Marketing, & Communications Analyst/Director
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Finance Director
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City Clerk
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Associate Planner/Environmental Planner
What is Covered in the Program
Prior to the start of the program, participants identify a public engagement project they are currently working on, or one they are thinking about undertaking. In addition to the sessions below, participants have the opportunity for one-on-one work developing a personal public engagement strategy. The program will be highly interactive with participants attending each session live to facilitate open dialogue, peer-learning, and networking, and concluding with a Personal Public Engagement Summit that allows each participant to workshop an applicable engagement action plan. Participants will leave the program better informed and prepared to implement substantive public engagement.
Looking for More Information?
Contact Davenport Institute Assistant Director Pooja DiGiovanna via email or by phone at 310.506.4052.