​The State Government Affairs Professional Certificate Program is the only program designed specifically for state government affairs professionals. We are thrilled to have celebrated 10 years of incredible trainings designed to strengthen and engage SGR professionals.

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Explore the StatE government affairs professional certificate program

​"It is hard to believe 10 years has passed since I was part of the inaugural class of the SGAC Professional Certificate Program. Its genesis was a thunderclap at the time - a professional development program geared specifically and directly to multi-state government affairs professionals. Brilliant. The RELX state government affairs team has had the opportunity to add many new members since the advent of the certificate program, and it is a priority baseline enrollment for all our new team members, and readily built into their internal professional development requirements. They get the benefit of an extensive development program geared towards their job skills right out of the gate, with an added bonus of introduction and orientation to SGAC membership, activities, and members. There exists no bigger "bang for the buck" for multi-state government affairs professional development than the SGAC Professional Certificate Program." - Jon Burton, RELX Inc. (2012 Graduate)

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​"I'm a strong proponent of professional education, which is why as then SGAC President I wholeheartedly supported Mike Thompson's idea to create the certificate program. SGAC has always provided fantastic professional development opportunities, but formalizing that education was a turning point for the organization and the profession itself."
- Joe Crosby, MultiState Associates Inc (2013 Graduate)

​"SGAC is the go-to organization for state government affairs professionals. Their certificate and advanced certificate programs are the penultimate in professional development for our field. High caliber programs are presented by experienced professionals for the best possible learning experience. Congratulations on this milestone anniversary. It's quite an accomplishment. 
- Jenn Stowe, The Carpet and Rug Institute (2012 Graduate)

​"Ten years ago, SGAC pioneered the first-of-its kind professional development program targeted for state government affairs practitioners. Focused and well defined, the Professional Certificate program became the ideal track for those in state government affairs to show a commitment to their field and a dedication to SGAC's objective to champion professional and ethical standards in government relations. First class like all of SGAC's events and programming, the program has been a huge success, and it is only fitting that the next-level, advanced certificate program is now available to those who want to continue their professional development." 
- Tom Phillips, Siemens Corporation (2012)

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