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Resources for the Voluntary Credentialing Program

Guidelines and resources for planning professional development activities and participating in the Voluntary Credentialing Program

Credentialing Program FAQs and policies: 

  • Overview of the Voluntary Credentialing Program
  • Credentialing Program Eligibility
  • Credentialing Program FAQs
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Elected Officials
  • CAB Policies and Procedures Manual
  • Members in Transition Policy and Reflections from Former MITs
  • Navigating the Credentialing System

Professional development plan and annual report resources:

  • Sample Professional Development Plan
  • Sample Annual Report (includes annual report instructions)
  • "What Was Learned" Policy
  • General Guidance for Professional Development Plans and Annual Reports
  • Wholistic Report Sample 1
  • Wholistic Report Sample 2

Resources to help you fulfill the 40-hour requirement:

  • ICMA Practices for Effective Local Government Leadership
  • Guidelines for Fulfilling the Annual Professional Development Commitment ("What Counts")
  • Choosing a Professional Development Track
  • Mentoring as Professional Development
  • Professional Development Hour Chart
  • Members' Top Picks for Professional Development (includes recommended reading)

Resources to help you fulfill the multi-rater assessment requirement:

  • Multi-rater Requirement FAQs
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  • Model Communication for Respondents

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