Courses

This 4-day workshop focuses on law and practice governing the general reappraisal of real property in North Carolina. It is designed to help assessors and the appraisal staff use statistical measures to better ensure accuracy and uniformity of property tax assessments, learn the basics of general reappraisal, and how to objectively plan for the...

This course is designed for those involved in public construction contracting at the local government level or in the procurement of the services of engineers and architects.

The next offering is September 2025. 

Topics of discussion will include:

This interactive in-person seminar is designed for elected and appointed officials (including managers and department heads) from local governments who are setting strategic direction around affordable housing. The seminar will focus on local government support and public-private partnerships for workforce residential housing. Attendees will...

A survey of local government financing tools for community and economic development:

How do local governments use public-private partnerships for development? What finance tools are available to local governments to revitalize Main Street? North Carolina communities can select from a wide array of financing tools in their efforts to...

This course is offered annually in the spring. Materials and homework will be delivered via the Canvas online platform. You will be provided a copy of the course book upon arrival for class.

This course covers the fundamentals of governmental accounting and financial reporting: concepts, standards, and procedures with a special...