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Building upon the foundation and success of the Professional Certificate Program, the Advanced Certificate Program was created and implemented in the fall of 2013 in an effort to meet the rising needs of SGAC members for advanced level training.
The Advanced Certificate program will have a key emphasis on active leadership, with sessions being interactive and engaging. In order to participate in the Advanced Certificate Program, a SGAC member must have completed the Professional Certificate Program first.
Participation in each half day training session will merit credit being awarded in one of three competency areas:
Competency Areas
Communication/Media Training: Further develops skills in interpersonal interaction and cutting edge technology.
Advocacy and Legislation: Skill development in advocacy and the state legislative process and lobbing laws.
Managing the GR Function/Leadership Skills: Core skills to effectively manage GR functions and business or government collaboration.
The Advanced Certificate program will have a key emphasis on active leadership, with sessions being interactive and engaging. In order to participate in the Advanced Certificate Program, a SGAC member must have completed the Professional Certificate Program first.
Participation in each half day training session will merit credit being awarded in one of three competency areas:
Competency Areas
Communication/Media Training: Further develops skills in interpersonal interaction and cutting edge technology.
Advocacy and Legislation: Skill development in advocacy and the state legislative process and lobbing laws.
Managing the GR Function/Leadership Skills: Core skills to effectively manage GR functions and business or government collaboration.
There are three levels to the Advanced Certificate Program, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. While there is no time limit to complete this program, each level can be completed in a year.
Levels:
Bronze: Participation in one of each of the 3 competency areas.
Silver: Completion of the Bronze Level; Participate in 3 additional sessions, one in each competency area.
Gold: Completion of the Silver Level; Participate in 3 additional sessions, one in each competency area.
Each time a level is successfully completed, you will be recognized during a presentation ceremony at the SGAC business meeting. In addition, recipients will receive special designation in the SGAC Annual Report, newsletter, and other publications.
Levels:
Bronze: Participation in one of each of the 3 competency areas.
Silver: Completion of the Bronze Level; Participate in 3 additional sessions, one in each competency area.
Gold: Completion of the Silver Level; Participate in 3 additional sessions, one in each competency area.
Each time a level is successfully completed, you will be recognized during a presentation ceremony at the SGAC business meeting. In addition, recipients will receive special designation in the SGAC Annual Report, newsletter, and other publications.
Eligibility Requirements:
· You have to have completed the Professional Certificate Program before enrolling in the Advanced Certificate Program
· A minimum of 5 years’ professional state government affairs experience
Fee: There is no fee to enroll in this program.
Click Here for application. Once complete, please send to Crislyn Lumia at clumia@sgac.org.
· You have to have completed the Professional Certificate Program before enrolling in the Advanced Certificate Program
· A minimum of 5 years’ professional state government affairs experience
Fee: There is no fee to enroll in this program.
Click Here for application. Once complete, please send to Crislyn Lumia at clumia@sgac.org.
The second graduating class of the Advanced Certificate Program
was recognized at the 2015 Member Business Meeting and Lunch.
was recognized at the 2015 Member Business Meeting and Lunch.
FAQs
Q: How long will the Advanced Certificate Program take to complete?
A: Completion of the program depends on the pace you set for yourself. For most individuals, completion of the SGAC Advanced Certificate Program will take about three years.
Q: When do you offer classes?
A: Since Advanced Certificate Program courses are all half-day training, sessions can be taken at SGAC’s National Summit, NCSL’s Legislative Summit, and SGAC’s Leaders’ Policy Conference. Click here to be taken to the event calendar.
Q: What if I change jobs? Am I still able to take seminars?
A: As long as the organization is a member of SGAC, you can continue to participate and take the training.
Q: I have a few questions and need a copy of my transcript. Who can I call?
A: Any SGAC staff member is able to assist, but please feel free to email Holly Johnson at hjohnson@sgac.org or Crislyn Lumia at clumia@sgac.org or call either at 703.684.0967.
Q: How long will the Advanced Certificate Program take to complete?
A: Completion of the program depends on the pace you set for yourself. For most individuals, completion of the SGAC Advanced Certificate Program will take about three years.
Q: When do you offer classes?
A: Since Advanced Certificate Program courses are all half-day training, sessions can be taken at SGAC’s National Summit, NCSL’s Legislative Summit, and SGAC’s Leaders’ Policy Conference. Click here to be taken to the event calendar.
Q: What if I change jobs? Am I still able to take seminars?
A: As long as the organization is a member of SGAC, you can continue to participate and take the training.
Q: I have a few questions and need a copy of my transcript. Who can I call?
A: Any SGAC staff member is able to assist, but please feel free to email Holly Johnson at hjohnson@sgac.org or Crislyn Lumia at clumia@sgac.org or call either at 703.684.0967.
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