About Us
The Center for Public Management (CPM) was established in 1994 as part of the University of Oklahoma’s enduring commitment to serve the people of Oklahoma. Originally created to help state agencies meet federally mandated training requirements, CPM began as a pioneering initiative—delivering live, interactive satellite-based training to counties across the state.
Since then, CPM has grown into a trusted partner for public sector organizations, offering efficient, affordable, and innovative solutions. By leveraging the extensive expertise of the University’s leadership and staff, CPM delivers cost-effective, customer-focused services that support a wide range of operational and strategic needs.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Fostering a Higher Quality of life by working together with the public sector to optimize services. We do this by providing highly effective, customized solutions that empower our partner organizations to achieve their goals. This mission is reflected in our organizational culture, which is grounded in integrity, commitment, resourcefulness, collaboration, and strong relationships.
Through our unique university partnership, CPM brings its core strengths to enhance the services and outcomes of the clients we serve. Today, we offer comprehensive support across six core service areas, helping organizations streamline operations, strengthen programs, and deliver meaningful results.
Services
Our comprehensive services and programs are designed to meet a wide range of organizational and community needs. We specialize in learning design and development, collaborating with clients to define training requirements, establish learning objectives, and develop effective curriculum and evaluation plans. Our team offers expert program design consultation, policy and programmatic training, and outreach through information support centers. We also deliver targeted skill-building sessions, leadership development initiatives, workforce recruitment and retention strategies, and impactful public service announcements. From employee onboarding and orientation to supervisory development and training, we provide end-to-end support for growth and performance enhancement. These services are delivered through various mediums including high-quality video production, interactive e-learning courses, dynamic webinars, structured academies, and engaging conferences. Our work is backed by a diverse team of professionals, including experienced trainers, instructional designers, technical experts, media producers, and event coordinators, all dedicated to delivering exceptional results and meaningful learning experiences.