PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Sample of a Balanced PMGA Course Load
Graduate Program
60 Points
Administration courses: 19
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries & Administrators | 6 |
| Developing Your Township Budget | 2 |
| Human Resources and Labor Management Institute | 5 |
| Regional Fall Forum | 2 |
| Webinar: How to Identify and Stop Workplace Bullying | 1 |
| Webinar: Changing a Culture: How to Get Your Delinquents to Recognize their Obligations | 1 |
| Webinar: Document Management Tools for Townships | 1 |
| Webinar: Effective Discipline and Write-Ups for Public Employees | 1 |
Planning/Zoning courses: 16
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Essentials of Township Planning | 6 |
| PAAZO Fall Seminar | 5 |
| Regional Fall Forum | 2 |
| Webinar: Community Recreation-Turn Township Assets into Recreation Offerings | 1 |
| Webinar: Code Enforcement 101 for Municipal Officials/Employees | 1 |
| Webinar: Are You Ready for Short-Term Rentals in Your Community | 1 |
Public Safety courses: 16
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Strategic Planning for Fire Service Operations in Townships | 4 |
| One-Man Band: Handling Emergency Response | 3 |
| The Township Role in Emergency Management | 2.5 |
| NIMS and the Incident Command System | 2.5 |
| Webinar: Workers Compensation (and More) for Volunteer Fire Companies | 1 |
| Webinar: Guidelines for Flood preparedness and Stream Intervention | 1 |
| Webinar: Crisis Management: Communication and Planning | 1 |
| Webinar: Hot Issues With Managing Part-Time Police Officers | 1 |
Public Works courses: 15
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Flagger Training | 2 |
| CDL: Probable Cause Training for CDL Supervisory Personnel | 3 |
| CMV/CDL Records Management | 3 |
| Is Selling Your Water/Wastewater Systems Right for Your Township | 3 |
| Regional Fall Forum | 1 |
| Webinar: Municipal Stormsewer System Mapping | 1 |
| Webinar: ABC’s Of Liquid Fuel Tax Funds | 1 |
| Webinar: MS4 Pollutant Control Measures | 1 |
| Webinar: Creating “Green” Public Works Facilities | 1 |
Certificate Program
30 Points
Administration courses: 21
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries & Administrators | 6 |
| Developing Your Township Budget | 2 |
| Human Resources and Labor Management Institute | 5 |
| Regional Fall Forum | 2 |
| Leadership: Let’s Talk: Effective Communication & Managing Difficult People | 2 |
| Leadership: High Hopes: Establishing Expectations & Accountability | 2 |
| Webinar: How to Identify and Stop Workplace Bullying | 1 |
| Webinar: Changing a Culture: How to Get Your Delinquents to Recognize their Obligations | 1 |
| Webinar: Document Management Tools for Townships | 1 |
| Webinar: Effective Discipline and Write-Ups for Public Employees | 1 |
Planning/Zoning courses: 8
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Essentials of Township Planning | 6 |
| Webinar: Community Recreation-Turn Township Assets into Recreation Offerings | 1 |
| Webinar: Are You Ready for Short-Term Rentals in Your Community? | 1 |
Public Safety courses: 4
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Strategic Planning for Fire Service Operations in Townships | 4 |
Public Works courses: 4
| Course Name | Points |
|---|---|
| CMV/CDL Records Management | 3 |
| Webinar: MS4 Pollutant Control Measures | 1 |
Alternative programming depending on track (ie: Administrative, Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, Public Works)
