Courses

Forensic Evidence for Superior Court and District Court Judges

This course is offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. The course is intended for both Superior Court and District Court Judges and will cover issues that arise with forensic evidence.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

North Carolina Association of County Clerks Regional Master Clerk Academies

Dear Clerks,

It’s hard to believe, but our Fall Regional Workshops are just around the corner! I’m excited to connect with you at one of our upcoming sessions—whether you’ll be joining us in the Eastern, Western, or Piedmont region.

Consider this your official invitation to join a day dedicated to professional development...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Meaningful Consideration of Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship Under Session Law 2023-124

Recent changes to North Carolina’s guardianship laws make clear that an adult or emancipated minor does not lack capacity (and is therefore not incompetent) if a less restrictive alternative to guardianship enables them to manage their affairs and make and communicate important decisions about themselves and their property. This webinar will...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Develop Personal Resiliency: Calming in Critical Moments

This course will be held in-person at the UNC School of Government from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. No pre-work assignments are required, but we will include optional self-paced follow-up coursework to help you dive deeper into select resiliency principles.

Working in government was difficult before the pandemic...

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Water and Wastewater Finance Strategies Workshop

This course offered by the UNC School of Government's Environmental Finance Center provides a comprehensive overview of financial and legal considerations for water and wastewater utilities. Participants will explore legal structures and financing tools such as user fees, system development fees, availability...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Appointment of the Personal Representative

This session will cover the process for the appointment of a personal representative in both testate and intestate estates.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Pretrial Release and Iryna's Law

January 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Online | Free to Attend

This 90-minute webinar will cover the changes to pretrial release enacted by Session Law 2025-93 (House Bill 307). The discussion will be centered on general changes to pretrial release laws,...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Post-Conviction Proceedings for Superior Court Judges

This course is designed to help judges effectively rule on issues that arise after conviction in a criminal case. It is a small-group, skills-based training in which judges will actively participate. Coverage includes: Procedural issues related to motions for appropriate relief; substantive claims such as ineffective assistance of counsel and...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Introduction to Employee Benefits Law

Introduction to Employee Benefits Law is designed for those who are relatively new to responsibilities for administering employee benefits. The course focuses on what federal and state law requires of public employers with respect to employee benefits and what authority North Carolina government employers have in choosing, structuring, and...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Managing Family Financial Cases for District Court Judges

This North Carolina Judicial College Videoconference Course is intended for judges with experience presiding over family financial cases including equitable distribution, alimony and above guideline child support. The class will begin with a presentation on the fundamental principles of effective individual case management. Participants then...

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Grants Management: Tier One Communities

This offering of Grants Management: Tier One Communities is sponsored by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Enrollment is reserved for participants from Qualifying Communities.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

This introductory level workshop is geared toward public professionals in Tier 1 communities with basic to intermediate...

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Top 10 Primer: Local Government Liability

Top 10 Primer: Local Government Liability is October 15, 2025 via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

"With great power, comes great (legal) responsibility." In this interactive seminar, elected officials will explore the foundational concepts of local government liability relevant to their leadership roles in local government. The course...

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Top 10 Primer: What Local Elected Officials Need to Know about New Developments in Artificial Intelligence

What Local Elected Officials Need to Know about New Developments in Artificial Intelligence

10:00-11:15 a.m. via Zoom

Over the past year, generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have exploded in popularity and are being actively used by some local government employees. As AI continues to evolve, it brings new...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Performance Management in Local Government

This one-day course from 9 am to 5 pm focuses on converting performance information into decisions that enhance organizational outcomes. The workshop introduces analysis techniques, decision venues, and the unintended consequences of using performance management systems. This course is designed for local public managers serving mid-tier and...

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Economic Recovery and Resiliency Post COVID-19

In support of local governments facing financial shortfalls, the Center for Public Leadership and Governance is offering 25% off the registration fee for this class. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

As attention shifts from the immediate health, community, and economic impacts of COVID-19 to longer-term recovery...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Appellate Training: New & Emerging Legal Issues

This course focuses on new and emerging legal issues that are likely to come before the NC Court of Appeals. Coverage varies year to year but typically includes sessions on recent Supreme Court cases, criminal law, civil law, juvenile law, family law, and evidence.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

North Carolina CGCIO

After 20 successful years of offering the Certified Government Chief Information Officers’ (CGCIO) program to elevate IT leadership across NC and beyond, we are taking a pause to review the curriculum, upgrade the content, and assess the various ways we can most effectively deliver the CGCIO program to IT leaders. We anticipate the...

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Advanced Sentencing: Probation

There are over 80,000 people on probation in North Carolina. As a result, probationary sentences and probation violations are a big part of the daily work of the state court system. This one-day program is designed to help judges manage that workload by crafting probationary sentences that are lawful and effective in achieving...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Ethics for Elected Officials

The live version of this course will be held May 21st, 2026. Registration will open around the beginning of March; please feel free to sign up at the link above to receive a notification via email when it becomes available.

Under North Carolina law, members of governing boards of cities, counties, local boards of education, unified...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

An Overview of Adult Protective Services Proceedings for Judges and Magistrates

This webinar will be held via Zoom from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19.

This one-hour long webinar will provide an overview of adult protective services (APS) proceedings governed by G.S. Chapter 108A. Designed for district court judges and magistrates, the session will cover the various types of APS orders available, the scope...