Announcing:
Court Supervisor/Manager Certificate Program
The Court Supervisor/Manager Certificate (CS/MC) Program is an advanced Judiciary study curriculum offered for qualified, regular state Judiciary employees seeking expanded job knowledge. Participants who successfully complete the program's 12 courses will receive a one-time bonus equivalent to the annual amount of the Judiciary tuition reimbursement program.
The Judiciary is committed to offering opportunities for professional development. This program is another development opportunity intended to foster better access to the justice system, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of court services, assure a positive work environment, and build public trust and confidence in Maryland courts.
The CS/MC curriculum offers twelve managerially-oriented courses for current employees pursuing their careers within the judicial branch of government. Its goal is developing and enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities toward becoming effective and efficient court supervisors and managers. The curriculum taps a growing body of knowledge dealing with supervisory leadership concepts and techniques tied to the progressive management of court operations and personnel.
1. CSMC Application Form (PDF)
2. Program Overview (PDF)
3. Compare ICM, CS/MC & CPC (PDF)
4. CSMC FAQ (PDF)
Courses are:
- The Maryland Judiciary - An Overview
- Becoming a Supervisor/Basic Management Skills
- Leadership and Management Skills
- Personnel Policy and Legal Issues Confronting Supervisors
- Human Resources Management
- Motivating a Productive Workforce
- The Budget Process and the Judiciary
- Effective Communication for Supervisors
- Legal Research
- Managing Respect in the Workforce
- Two Electives
The deadline for applications is October 30, 2009. Classes for 2010 will be January 27 & 28, April 14 & 15, August 26, October 13 & 14.
An informational webinar will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Webinars are conducted by a presenter using Lotus Notes. Your computer is used to view a PowerPoint presentation and your telephone for a conference call. There is no need to leave your office.
If you are interested in attending the webinar, e-mail Nancy Kline of the Judiciary’s Office of Professional Development at Nancy.Kline@mdcourts.gov. If you are not signing up for the webinar and have other questions, Nancy can be reached at 410-260-3604.