Courses

The North Carolina General Assembly has been active in 2026. In this virtual course, School of Government faculty will provide an overview of recently enacted legislation in areas that impact local governments.

Presenters will address legislation related to:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing sex offender registration, including statutory requirements, judicial determinations, and constitutional considerations.

November 17-18, 2026 | Multi-Day | Chapel Hill | Registration Fee: TBA

Registration will close one week before the program.

This course covers the basic operations of the office of register of deeds. The class provides instruction on the following topics: overview of county government and...

Date: November 20, 2026 | One Day | Chapel Hill | Registration fee: $300

Registration will close one week before the program. 

Are you interested in learning how to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations? Are you new to local government finance and looking for an opportunity to learn more about the requirements...

This course is one of the core courses required for advanced certification in juvenile justice and advanced certification in child welfare. Completion of the course will count toward both certifications. The course includes instruction on common mental health needs among youth, interventions that have been proven to be effective, the current...

Date: December 4, 2026 | One Day | Eastern AHEC, 2600 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834| Registration fee: $40

Registration will close one week before the program. 

This practical, in-person course is designed for local officials whose units are on the Local Government Commission’s Unit...

This course provides training and orientation for new District Court judges. Participants focus on conducting criminal, civil, and juvenile court, including issues of ethics, and various substantive legal topics.