Certification / Education / CHRMP

The Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA) is a professional organization dedicated to establishing responsible practices throughout local government in Georgia and the professional development of its members.

The Certified Human Resource Manager Program (CHRMP) and the Advanced Certification in Human Resource Management Program (ACHRM) are sponsored by GLGPA in conjunction with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association.  The University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government administers both programs.  The programs are designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of those persons responsible for the management and administration of personnel systems in local government in Georgia.

When Courses Will Be Offered

Courses are typically offered at the fall and spring  GLGPA conferences and at other times throughout the year.  Notices will be sent to all  GLGPA members.

Cycle of Classes for GLGPA Spring & Fall Conferences
 
REGULAR TRACK:

• Records Management 
• Employee Benefits from Health Care to Pension 
• The Legal Environment of Human Resource Management 
• Toward Diversity in the Workplace 

• Job Analysis for Selection, Training, Evaluation and Appraisal
• Managing Risk and Controlling Loss 
• Hearings and Appeals/Discipline and Grievances
• Testing and Assessment

• Managing Human Resources in a Political Environment 
• Designing Effective Performance Appraisal Systems 
• Employee Recruitment and Selection 
• Ethics in Local Government 


LEADERSHIP TRACK:

• Creativity & Innovation
• Media Relations
• Ethical Use of Power
• Managing Change & Conflict
• Budgeting Methods & Strategies
• Organizational Performance Measures
• Training & Organization Development (2 days)
• Effective Presentations (2 days)
                                                                                             Revised 11/3/10

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