The Mississippi State Personnel Board (MSPB) is pleased to announce that 186 government employees representing 36 agencies across the State recently graduated from the Mississippi Certified Public Manager® Program, the Human Resources Certification Program, the Administrative Services Certification Program, and the Executive Services Certification Program. Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered the keynote address at the graduation ceremony.
MSPB’s nationally accredited Certified Public Manager® Program combines classroom training and experiential learning to develop leadership and supervisory skills in managers of state agencies. Participants must complete six levels of course work, successfully complete real-world projects, and pass multiple written examinations in order to complete the certification process. Participants who complete the first three levels of the curriculum earn the Certificate in Supervisory Management.
The Mississippi Human Resources Certification Program began in 2005. Participants earning the HRCP designation have completed the five levels of HRCP curriculum and implemented an HR-related project at their agencies. The purpose of the Human Resources Certification Program (HRCP) is to develop well-trained human resources practitioners in Mississippi state government by providing a comprehensive training program specifically tailored to them at both the technical and managerial levels. HRCP focuses on the application of key HR rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
The Administrative Services Certification Program and the Executive Services Certification Program utilize similar methodology to equip administrative support personnel with the skills needed to serve agencies and clients. Participants must complete three levels of course work, including projects and written examinations, in order to become certified in each program.
“It is critical to have a well-trained workforce to serve the citizens of Mississippi, and MSPB is committed to providing training opportunities as part of our mission to ensure a quality workforce for our state,” MSPB Executive Director Kelly Hardwick said. “We extend our congratulations to the graduates for their hard work and dedication.”