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...

The Federal Planning Division (FPD) Annual Training Workshop is the premier education, certification, and networking opportunity for federal planners, as well as planners from state, local, and commercial organizations. Earn valuable elective and mandatory AICP credit maintenance (CM), learn about innovative best practices in federal planning from agency and private sector subject matter experts and leaders, gain new skills and technical capab...

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...

The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...

The Women in Technology World Series lands in Washington DC uniting a community of over 1000+ women and underrepresented technologists!Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and connected as we come together to drive change and amplify the voices of those forging the path ahead through our theme, Digital X Human; an exploration into the convergence of tech and human potential to create a sustainable and inclusive future for us all.Join us on May 15...

Develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace. What will it take to be successful in the Smart Machine Age? Using the work of Ed Hess, author of “Learn or Die” and “Humility is the New Smart,” learn how to develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace. These concepts provide a unique avenue to learning, growth, and strategic thinking for your organization. With an ever-changing VUC...

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, government agencies face the daunting task of managing advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and more, while ensuring their workforce remains at the peak of performance. In the realm of agency operations, there are a multitude of challenges that arise, with increasing complexity and declining mental well-being among employees standing out as particularly significant risks to mission succe...

The Future Ready Workforce - Navigating Public Safety Education Technology Free Webinar from Anthology, formerly Blackboard, and TD SYNNEX Public Sector New educational technologies and methods are transforming how Government Agencies approach teaching. Public Safety agencies must find new and better ways to ensure skillsets continue to develop so that our communities are better served. Simply put, training and development must be a daily prac...