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.

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Civil Contempt in Proceedings Before the Clerk

During this session, we will discuss the different types of contempt (civil and criminal). We will then focus our discussion on civil contempt in proceedings before the clerk. We will review, in particular, the procedure applicable to compelling inventories and accounts in estates, trusts, and guardianship proceedings, and the use of civil...

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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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Introduction to Communicable Disease Law

Participants in this online course will learn the fundamentals of North Carolina communicable disease control law, including:

Disease reporting and surveillanceCommunicable disease control measures, including isolation and quarantineEnforcement of communicable disease laws Confidentiality in public health communicable disease...

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Intensive Juvenile Defender Training

March 7 - 8, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Chapel Hill

Registration is closed for the 2024 Intensive Juvenile Defender Training.

This program is open to public defenders and private attorneys who represent juveniles in delinquency proceedings or attorneys who want to practice in this area. Topics will include juvenile...

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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...

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Shift from Buddy to Boss

This course will be held online via Zoom from 9am - 4pm.

Transitioning from being a team member to a team supervisor is not always easy. Whether this transition is an internal promotion or a new supervisory role in a different department or organization, this interactive course will help you start your journey into supervision on the...

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Unit Assistance List (UAL) Training Course

The purpose of this course is to provide local officials with concrete strategies to remove their respective local governments from the Local Government Commission’s Unit Assistance List. The course covers the budget adoption and implementation process, including the pre-audit requirement, the need for proper and documented internal controls,...

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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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Appointment of the Personal Representative

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

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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...

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Ethics for Local Elected Officials

The live version of this course will be held online via Zoom on May 21st, from 10am to 12pm.

Under North Carolina law, members of governing boards of cities, counties, local boards of education, unified governments, sanitary districts, and consolidated city-counties are required to receive at least two (2) clock hours of ethics training...

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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...

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New Clerks Institute

July 8, 2026 ...

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Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights

This course is one of the core courses required for juvenile court certification by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. The course focuses on Subchapter I of the Juvenile Code, which addresses abuse, neglect, or dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. It addresses each stage of an abuse, neglect, or...

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NC Environmental Health Law and Ethics

This required workshop for North Carolina environmental health specialists is administered by the North Carolina Environmental Health State of Practice Committee (SOP).

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Facilitation Skills for Successful Meetings

This course will be held at the School of Government from 9am - 4pm.

Lack of consensus. A few people dominate the discussion. Lots of ideas, but no clear decisions made. There has to be a better way.

We’ve all left meetings that we don’t feel were the best use of our time. So what separates a good meeting from a bad one? Learning...

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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...

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County Clerks Certification Applications

NC County Clerk Certification applications are open from December - January each year. Applications are reviewed between February - March each year. For more detailed information on County Clerk Certification requirements, please refer to the NC Association of...

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Judicial College Webinar: Policing Protests

Millions of Americans participate in thousands of protests and demonstrations each year. These events form part of our democratic tradition, but they can be very challenging for law enforcement. How can officers best address the “bad apples” that may incite violence? What should officers do when both protestors and counter-protestors are...