Foundations of Effective County Administration
Welcome to Foundations of Effective County Administration. In this self-paced online course, you will explore the fundamentals of being an effective county administrative professional.
Foundations of Effective County Administration is a self-paced online program designed to build knowledge, skills, and capacity of new and aspiring county administrative officials to navigate the complexities of county governance with confidence.
Join us in this engaging and informative training program to build a strong foundation for your career in county administration. Hear directly from experienced county administrators and gain the confidence to lead effectively and ethically.
What will be covered:-
Roles and Responsibilities of the County Administrator
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Working with Your Board to Build a Good Governance Culture
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Tools to Support Effective Leadership and Innovative Problem Solving
Who should attend:
County administrative officials and those interested in learning more about county administration and leadership.Cost: $50 per person
Program Information:
This course is intended as an introductory overview of key concepts in county administration and leadership for new and aspiring county administrative professionals. Material is presented through videos, readings, and interactive activities in a self-paced online learning program. Participants will hear directly from a variety of experienced county administrators sharing their lessons learned and expertise!
The program is expected to take about 2 hours to complete, depending on time spent on required and optional readings and other resources.
Registration for Foundations of Effective County Administration is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.