Courses

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Social Services Attorneys' Online Conference

Following the cancellation of the 2020 summer county and social services attorneys' conference, we elected to offer a comparable number of continuing legal educaton credits online geared specifically for attorneys and paralegals who work with county social services agencies. Participants may register for all three sessions or select those of...

Next Offering:
July 9, 2020
Location:
UNC School of Government
Part I (Zoom), NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting
Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting

The Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting class will be offered virtually this year beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  The class will be offered over five weeks and will meet via Zoom each successive Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., concluding on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  Pre-recorded video lectures by Gregory Allison will be...

Next Offering:
July 15, 2020
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Webinar
2020 Local Government Legislative Review Webinar Part 2

Legislative Summaries for 2020

Agenda

PDF of Slides

The 2020 session of the North Carolina General Assembly is coming to a close and School of Government faculty members are ready to share some legislative updates in their fields of expertise. This live webinar provides a high-level overview of topics that are of interest to...

Date Offered:
July 17, 2020
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There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Basic School for Magistrates
Basic School for Magistrates

This course for new magistrates covers elements of crimes, criminal procedure, small claims procedure, summary ejectment, contracts, ethics, and handling money.

This course is by appointment only.

 

Next Offering:
July 27, 2020
Location:
School of Government - Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Basic Economic Development
Basic Economic Development

This class has transistioned to an online format.  Virtual live sessions will occur August 3-6, 2020 

For the first time in its 47-year history, the Basic Economic Development Course at UNC-Chapel Hill will be offered virtually! Due to COVID19 precautions and travel restrictions, this is the best way to deliver a high-quality...

Next Offering:
August 3, 2020
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Local Government Fundamentals

Local Government Fundamentals: August 3-5, 2020

Through a combination of recorded and live instruction, this three-morning online program will cover fundamental aspects of local government in North Carolina, including

the legal structure of cities and counties,the general ordinance power of cities and counties,open meetings and public...
Next Offering:
August 3, 2020
Location:
Zoom, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Crisis Communications Skills for Local Elected Officials
Crisis Communications Skills for Local Elected Officials

This is an online course, offered on Zoom.

Facing the news media or an angry public can be nerve-racking even under the best of circumstances. In today’s governing environment, local governments are dealing with multiple crises, from COVID-19 and its economic fall-out to social tensions and hurricanes. Citizens want and deserve...

Next Offering:
August 21, 2020
Location:
Zoom, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Practical Analytic Techniques for Local Government
Practical Analytic Techniques for Local Government

This class will be taught via Zoom over a period of 3 days. The class will meet 10:00-11:45am each day. There will be a 15 minute break each day.

Participants in this course will learn techniques for planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs and activities. The course focuses on a variety of easy-to-apply analytic techniques and...

Next Offering:
August 24, 2020
Location:
School of Government
Zoom, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
North Carolina CGCIO
North Carolina CGCIO

Applications for the 2020-2021 course are now open. Applications are due on July 15th. 

The CIO Certification Program is a 10-month course that lays the foundation for assessing and addressing some of the most critical issues facing IT leadership in K-12, local and state government. The purpose of this program is to equip leaders with the...

Next Offering:
August 25, 2020
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Chief District Judges Leadership Training

These courses are offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. They are designed to develop the leadership skills chief district court judges need in their administrative and supervisory roles. Each year we will offer a course on a particular aspect of leadership, such as communication, team building, strategic planning, case management...

Next Offering:
September 3, 2020
Location:
Online
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Capital Financing in Local Government
Capital Financing in Local Government

This course reviews the authorized debt financing and other capital financing options available to local governments in North Carolina. It reviews the legal authority and procedures for each capital financing option (current revenues, savings, special levies, and borrowing money) and discusses common practical and strategic issues. Note that...

Next Offering:
September 8, 2020
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Foundations in Planning and Development Regulation
Foundations in Planning and Development Regulation

This course will now take place virtually via Zoom due to Covid-19 related issues.

This course provides a basic introduction to planning and development regulation.

Who should attend: This course is intended for planning and zoning staff, practitioners and staff in related areas, and interested citizen board members. For some...

Next Offering:
September 10, 2020
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.