Credentialed Government Leader Certification, or CGL, is a joint venture between MMANC, MMASC and ICMA. CGL provides foundational tools, experiences and connections designed to develop participants’ knowledge, self-awareness and skill set. The program is designed to build the management and leadership skills of analysts, mid-managers and other members who have at least three years experience in a government organization and prepare them, through coursework and coaching, to become government leaders. MMANC and MMASC members applying for the credentialing program will gain an unbiased assessment of their current skills, knowledge and interests through an assessment survey.

CGL Program Coursework
There are five (5) core skill areas that need to be satisfied in order to become a CGL:
Organizational Leadership
Effective Communication: Written and Verbal
Creative and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Relationships with Elected/Appointed Leadership
Project Management
In addition to the core skill areas, candidates shall complete three (3) electives from the following list. Candidates shall work with their mentor to identify three elective areas to broaden the candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities. For example, a candidate that works regularly with Economic Development should seek elective coursework in other categories.
Subject Matter Expert Course: Candidates may propose one elective course in a single subject area not listed above. The CGL Committee will determine whether the proposed course and subject area meets the intent of the program.
All coursework offered by an entity outside of MMANC must be pre-approved by the CGL oversight committee. Job exchanges or like experience for one month or more shall qualify as one elective. Submit a proposed course to the CGL Committee for approval.
- Emotional Intelligence
- Managing Financial Resources
- Managing Human Resources
- Risk Management and Liability
- Technology in Local Government
- Ethics and Integrity in the Workplace
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Sustainability
- Recreation Program Management
- Negotiating
- Labor Relations
- Performance Measurement
- Economic Development
- Strategic Planning and Management
Creating a Culture of Success
Organizational Behavior
- Civic Engagement
- Legislative Program Management
- Innovation in Local Government
- Public Infrastructure Planning
- Public Information, Media Relations and Mass Communications