LOCAL GOVERNMENT management The Local Government Management certificate provides local government managers and students with opportunities to improve the quality of local government systems in Colorado. The certificate focuses on innovative management and policy techniques and provides the School of Public Affairs with the opportunity to partner with local government agencies as a workforce development partner. You are only four courses away from a graduate certificate in Local Government Management. Turn card over to see the courses and how to apply! Required courses include: PAD 5503 Governmental Budgeting PAD 5625 Local Government Management or PAD 5626 Local Government Politics and Policy PAD 5630 Executive Local Governance I PAD 5631 Executive Local Governance II Courses may be offered in the classroom or online. Students are not required to apply to a degree program to take these courses but must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Students must earn grades of B- or better in each course counted toward a certificate. To apply, go to: uccs.edu/spa/programs/certificates.html. For more information, call: 719.255.4993 or 800.990.8827 ext 4993, or email: spa@uccs.edu.