Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

No more chasing In two weeks, you’ll learn a proven framework to build Winning Relationships™ that will set you apart from the competition (and that customers love!) THIS EVENT IS FOR: Intermediate to advanced BD and Sales professionals. On-site team members who have direct access to customers. BD supporting roles with customer access (PMs, SMEs, etc.) Teams who need a repeatable customer engagement process and common language to...

Come to San Diego for Serious Cyber Security Training Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence at SANS Security West 2024 Take the necessary steps to defend your organization from external threats before a breach occurs. Join us in San Diego, CA, for an immersive learning experience from May 9-14 (PT). As cyber threats evolve, so must your skills. This is your chance to learn, network, and advance your career with the industry's foremo...

In order for customer experience (CX) efforts to be successful, they need support and buy-in from all levels of your organization. From the individual contributor all the way up to leadership, without an agency-wide commitment to CX, your programs are bound to fail. On this month’s CX Community of Practice virtual networking event, we will speak with experts about how to garner support from your peers and leadership for CX efforts. Join...

Learn Essential Tools And Techniques To Advance Your Business In Government Contracting--2 Day Boot Camp (online) REGISTER HERE https://www.govassociation.org/event-5713722 WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING BOOT CAMP? Imagine learning 3 years of government contracting knowledge in 2 Days. This immersive BOOT CAMP on government contracting prepares your company to ramp up for government opportunities. You will walk away with a full understandi...

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge | Lectures and Labs The CCSK is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides a cohesive, vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The training starts off with a detailed description of cloud computing and business requirements (governance, risk management, compliance, and legal) based on standards such as NIST and ISO/IEC. The session then moves i...

ISC2 CISSP Training Week 40 CPE’s The World's Premier Cybersecurity Certification is 30 years old! Official ISC2 CISSP Training provides candidates with a thorough review and refreshes their information security knowledge in pursuit of the CISSP exam. Students will gain knowledge in information security that will increase their ability to successfully implement and manage security programs in any organization or government entity. The go...

Join us on May 14, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Preventing Fatalities in Confined Spaces at Dams. Most dams have facilities that include permit-required confined spaces. These spaces can include towers, risers, galleries, manholes, vaults, conduits, instrument enclosures, tunnels, adits, drainage systems, etc., that are often unmarked and possess several unique hazards to dam inspectors, operators, and trespassers that are not intuitive...

In an era where environmental sustainability and resource management are paramount, this webinar presents a forward-thinking approach to stormwater management through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Aimed at empowering local government officials and environmental professionals, the webinar delves into the intricacies of utilizing GIS for managing green infrastructure and reclaimed water assets. The session is designed to illum...