The OCPM Leadership Academy
The OCPM Leadership Academy
Build Your Leadership Toolkit!
The OCPM Leadership Academy at Ohio University is a twelve-month program targeted to emerging and mid-level employees in public service who want to build their leadership skills. The program is a great fit for administrators from governmental and nonprofit organizations, as well as appointed and elected officials.
- The Leadership Academy provides skills and knowledge to help individuals identify and develop their leadership performance.
- The Leadership Academy presents relevant and useful information which engages learners in the content of each workshop.
- Completion of The Leadership Academy is a required component of the Ohio Certified Public Manager® Program.
Cleveland State University also offers a Leadership Academy. Either program will meet the requirements of the Ohio Certified Public Manager Program.
The OCPM Leadership Academy at Ohio University Curriculum
The program is twelve workshops, held once a month. The list below shows the topics and dates for the OCPM Leadership Academy beginning October 9, 2026. The order of the curriculum may change from year to year based on instructor availability. All workshop are 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
| Workshop Topics- Leadership Academy 45/ Fall 2026 Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 10/9/26 | Immersion Retreat 1- Introduction to the Academy/ Emotional Intelligence |
| 11/13/26 | Immersion Retreat 2- Leading with Strengths |
| 12/11/26 | Leadership Styles |
| 1/8/27 | Psychological Safety |
| 2/12/27 | Preparing for a Changing Workforce |
| 3/12/27 | Knowledge Transfer |
| 4/9/27 | Strategy and Leadership |
| 5/14/27 | Data and Decision Making |
| 6/11/27 | Change Management |
| 7/9/27 | Leading through Conflict |
| 8/13/27 | Inclusive Leadership and Belonging |
| 9/10/27 | Capstone/ Graduation |
Cohort members will be asked to also hold July 23, 2027 as a workshop makeup day in case a scheduled workshop cannot be held.
Cohort members will leave each workshop with tools and techniques that are practical and can be applied immediately.
OCPM-LA Fall 2023 Cohort Information
The Capstone
In addition to participating in the twelve, in-person workshops, cohort members will identify, design, contribute to, and complete a group Capstone Project that benefits a community-based organization. This project requires work in addition to time spent in workshops.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of The Leadership Academy, cohort members will receive a certificate of completion from Ohio University. This certificate does not confer academic or continuing education credit.
Cohort members who have also completed the Public Management Academy at Cleveland State University will be eligible to receive their Certified Public Manager designation. The Ohio Certified Public Manager designation is awarded by Cleveland State University.
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The OCPM Leadership Academy Candidate Qualities
- Reflective
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Committed to growth
- Passion for public service
Faculty
Faculty include subject matter experts, practitioners, and guests with experience relevant to the workshop topic.
Location
The Leadership Academy is held once a month, in-person at the Ohio University Dublin Campus, 6805 Bobcat Way, Dublin, Ohio 43016.
Program Cost
The registration fee for the OCPM Leadership Academy at Ohio University is $3,480 per participant, which includes twelve full-day workshops, instructional materials, and lunch. Parking is free at the Dublin Campus.
Payment Options
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Please contact GVAcademy@ohio.edu with questions.
Cancellation Policy
Ohio University reserves the right to cancel a program and refund the registration fee in the event there are an insufficient number of registrants.
Ready to Register?
Registration is a two-step process. First, use the link below to register for the Leadership Academy. When you submit your registration, you will receive an automated acknowledgement.
Second, is the payment. Please read about the payment options using the link in the Payment Options section above. Payment is not due until two weeks prior to the first workshop.
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If you have questions, please contact us at GVAcademy@ohio.edu.