Earn a Professional Certification: Public Performance Measurement
The National Center for Public Performance at Rutgers University -Newark

Professional Certification – Online Courses
To download an information sheet (pdf) on the Public Performance Measurement Certificate click here.

Public Performance Measurement Curriculum
Enroll in online classes that are compatible with professional schedule and job needs. Complete five, five-week classes to become certified in Public Performance Measurement, through the National Center for Public Performance at Rutgers University - a widely recognized and celebrated provider in the field of performance measurement.

Tuition Reimbursement:  Check with a Human Resource Administrator in your organization regarding tuition reimbursement policies for educational programs and training offered for Continuing Education. Each of the five classes is may qualify for CEU credits.  Class descriptions are available below - follow the link for each class to learn more about available dates, readings and syllabi. 

Continuing Education Credits (CEU):  Many states and local municipalities require professionals to complete annual CEU.  Pre-approved in New Jersey, most states will accept documentation from courses taught through the university for CEU credit.  

Click on class names below for a module overview, objectives, and learning outcomes or go to Program Features for more details

Class Requirements
Class requirements include successful completion of required weekly readings, participation in threaded discussions and the submission (electronically) of weekly assignments to NCPP faculty and staff.

Weekly Reading: Reading materials are provided to registrants by NCPP. Readings are organized by themes for weeks 1 through 4 of the online class. Registrants have access to cutting edge research, informative manuals, and case studies and models for performance management and citizen participation. NCPP staff issue registrants the class web address, ID and password. All of the weekly class materials are available so that registrants can log in , review the class structure, materials and requirements, and participate in weekly discussions.

Weekly Discussions: NCPP faculty and staff post a discussion question at the beginning of weeks 1 through 4 of the online class. Questions address the theme of the week’s readings. Registrants are encouraged to post a response that is informed by class readings and professional experiences. NCPP faculty and staff guide the conversation and directly address questions or comments. Weekly discussions are an opportunity to explore new topics, and discuss issues and obstacles related to measuring performance with other professionals and the NCPP faculty. Many registrants report that these exchanges serve as a catalyst for building a rapport among colleagues and NCPP faculty.

Weekly Assignments: Assignments may include analytical papers, reaction papers, critiques, or other creative activities and projects. NCPP faculty and staff provide explicit directions for paper or project completion. Questions and activities are closely ties to the weekly theme so that enrolled professionals can strike a balance between meeting professional demands and the class requirements. Registrants often report that class assignments are relevant to their work and provide much needed skills and techniques on various professional levels.

Certificate Requirements and Fees
Register for classes on an as-needed basis or earn a Certificate in Public Performance Measurement. Certification requires the successful completion five classes.The purchase of one-year NCPP Membership is required for enrollment. NCPP Membership includes a subscription to the quarterly journal, Public Performance & Management Review.

Registration Fees: $300.00 (US) per class

Annual Fee: $75 Student Membership in NCPP (includes subscription to the Public Performance & Measurement Review)

Registration
To proceed with registration, click on the classes highlighted above and scroll to the bottom of the class overview. Dates and class availability are displayed. To enroll, add the course to the shopping cart. The purchase of one-year NCPP Membership is required for enrollment. NCPP Membership includes a subscription to the quarterly journal, Public Performance & Management Review, at an