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 for the in-person workshops. 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 |
|---|
| Immersion Retreat 1- Introduction to the Academy/ Emotional Intelligence |
| Immersion Retreat 2- Leading with Strengths |
| Leadership Styles |
| Psychological Safety |
| Preparing for a Changing Workforce |
| Knowledge Transfer |
| Strategy and Leadership |
| Data and Decision Making |
| Change Management |
| Inclusive Leadership and Belonging |
| Leading through Conflict |
| Capstone/ Graduation |
Participants will leave each workshop with tools and techniques that are practical and can be applied immediately.
The next OCPM Leadership Academy at Ohio University will begin in fall 2025.
OCPM-LA Fall 2023 Cohort Information
The Capstone
In addition to participating in the twelve, in-person workshops, participants 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, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Ohio University. This certificate does not confer academic or continuing education credit.
Participants 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 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 for the Fall 2025 cohort will begin in June 2025. If you'd like to receive notification when registration begins, please contact us at GVAcademy@ohio.edu.