Certification
ILG offers a variety of certification programs that fit the needs of officials and employees. Programs are designed to be completed in two or more years.
Courses with * are for new officials only. Veteran officials may choose 3 additional elective credits. Courses not required by your program qualify as electives.
Commissioners Program
Features of Local Government (FLG) 3*
Budgeting (BDG) 3
Open Meetings/Open Records (OMR) 1
The Legislative Process (TLP) 4
Technology (TCH) 4
Conducting Meetings (CMT) 2
Role of the Commissioner (RTC) 4
Planning & Zoning (PAZ) 2
Emergency Management (EMG) 2
Ethics in Government (EIG) 3
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLS) 3
Electives (ELE) 9
Total Program Hours = 40
Employee Program
Technology (TCH) 4
Organizational Skills (ORG) 2
Records Management (RMG) 2
Liability & Legal Advice (LLA) 2
Team Building (TBG) 4
Ethics in Government (EIG) 3
Features of Local Government (FLG) 3*
Open Meetings/Open Records (OMR) 1
Emergency Management (EMG) 2
Memo Writing & Telephone Etiquette (MWT) 2
General Communication (COM) 3
Workplace Environment (TIA) 2
Total Program Hours = 30
Officials Program
Features of Local Government (FLG) 3*
Budgeting (BDG) 3
Open Meetings/Open Records (OMR) 1
The Legislative Process (TLP) 4
Technology (TCH) 4
Title I ADA (TIA) 2
Records Management (RMG) 2
Personnel Management (PMG) 6
Communication (COM) 3
Conflict Resolution (CRS) 3
Electives (ELE) 9
Total Program Hours = 40
Specialized Programs
ILG offers specialized programs on a rotating basis dependent upon need:
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• County Management/Supervision Emphasis
