Fundamental Supervisory Practices
- OnlineMay 4 - 8, 2026May 18 - 21, 2026
- Asheville, NCJune 1 - 5, 2026
- Chapel Hill, NCSeptember 14 - 18, 2026
- OnlineOctober 5 - 9, 2026October 19 - 22, 2026
- Chapel Hill, NCNovember 2 - 6, 2026
- Chapel Hill, NCJanuary 11 - 15, 2027
- OnlineFebruary 1 - 5, 2027February 15 - 18, 2027
- Chapel Hill, NCApril 5 - 9, 2027
- Chapel Hill, NCMay 3 - 7, 2027
- Asheville, NCJune 7 - 11, 2027
Dates: May 4 - 8, 2026, May 18 - 21, 2026 | Multi-Day | Online | Registration Fee: TBA
Dates: June 1 - 5, 2026 | Multi-Day | Asheville | Registration Fee: TBA
Being a supervisor in local government today is more challenging than ever. Fundamental Supervisory Practices provides newly promoted or first-time supervisors with the critical knowledge and skills needed to be effective supervisors. This highly interactive program includes the True TILT Personality Profile to help participants understand their character strengths and opportunities for development. It uses a “learning partner” model and daily development plan to enable greater integration of the program experience.
SCHEDULE:
The School offers in-person and virtual sessions of this course, allowing participants to choose a session that meets their needs. Participants in both formats will engage with each other and the instructors in large and small group sessions and have opportunities to practice skills learned in class. In-person offerings take place at the School of Government over 4.5 consecutive days. Online content for virtual offerings will be delivered in nine three-hour time blocks, with a one-week break between days 5 and 6 to allow participants time to focus on other work and apply learnings between training sessions. Participants should plan on spending an additional 15 minutes per day outside of class on pre-class assignments or readings.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will know:
- More about themselves, their management style, and how that impacts their effectiveness.
- The role, duties, and skills needed to be an effective supervisor in the public sector.
- The critical employment laws that impact the workplace and how to create a safe, professional, and harassment-free workplace.
- How to work effectively in a diverse, multi-generational workforce and create an inclusive environment where all can prosper.
- Techniques and strategies to improve communication, deliver difficult performance feedback, and engage in productive coaching conversations with direct reports.
Fundamental Supervisory Practices: May 2026 Agenda
CERTIFICATION and CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Continuing Education Credits: Applicable credits are listed below.
For more information on certifications or continuing education credits, please see the Continuing Professional Education page.
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance: There is some pre-work required for attendees. Your program manager will share more details about materials and pre-work.
Pre-requisites: Newly promoted or first-time supervisors.
INSTRUCTORS:
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:
- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT INFORMATION:
The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations. Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship and Discount Opportunities page.
MATERIALS:
Fundamental Supervisory Practices: May 2026 Agenda
Fundamental Supervisory Practices: June 2026 Agenda
The program manager will also send instructions with additional course information as we get closer to the program.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
| CEU | 27.00 hrs |
- OnlineMay 4 - 8, 2026May 18 - 21, 2026View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before April 26, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after April 27, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationThis course will be broadcast via Zoom.
24$1,750.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Asheville, NCJune 1 - 5, 2026Western Carolina University Biltmore Park Campus
28 Schenck Pkwy
Asheville, NC 28803View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before May 24, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after May 25, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationThis offering will be held at the Western Carolina Univeristy-Biltmore Park Campus.
More hotel and location information will be posted closer to the course date.
24$1,750.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Chapel Hill, NCSeptember 14 - 18, 2026UNC School of Government
400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before September 06, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after September 07, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon
View Additional InformationThis course will be held at the School of Government in Room 2402, from 8:30 AM to 4:00PM Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - OnlineOctober 5 - 9, 2026October 19 - 22, 2026View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before September 27, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after September 28, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationThis course will be held on Zoom. The program will run from 9:00AM to 12:00PM each morning.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Chapel Hill, NCNovember 2 - 6, 2026UNC School of Government
400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before October 25, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after October 26, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon
View Additional InformationThis program will be held in Room 2401 and will run from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Chapel Hill, NCJanuary 11 - 15, 2027UNC School of Government
400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before January 03, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after January 04, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon
View Additional InformationThis program will be held in Room 2401 and will run from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - OnlineFebruary 1 - 5, 2027February 15 - 18, 2027View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before January 24, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after January 25, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationThis program will be held on Zoom and will run from 9:00AM to 12:00PM each day.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Chapel Hill, NCApril 5 - 9, 2027UNC School of Government
400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before March 28, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after March 29, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon.
View Additional InformationThis course will be held at the School of Government in Room 2402, from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Chapel Hill, NCMay 3 - 7, 2027UNC School of Government
400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before April 25, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after April 26, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon
View Additional InformationThis course will be held at the School of Government in Room 2402 from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414. - Asheville, NCJune 7 - 11, 2027Western Carolina University Biltmore Park Campus
28 Schenck Pkwy
Asheville, NC 28803View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before May 30, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after May 31, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationComing Soon.
View Additional InformationThis program will be held at the Western Carolina University Biltmore Park Campus, from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM.
26$1,850.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
