Center for Government Services
The Center for Government Services provides timely and relevant training for New Jersey state, county, and municipal employees.
Continuing education programs organized by the Center increase the technical competence of state and local government personnel in New Jersey while fostering an attitude of professionalism among public sector officials and employees. More than 600 courses and seminars are offered each year, with annual enrollments of more than 20,000 participants. These programs are generally taught by state and local government professionals and other experts who receive instructor training through the Center. Most classes are run throughout the state on an open-enrollment basis. However, on-site programs can be developed for individual local governments upon request. Please view our program areas below.
Browse Schedules by Program Area
Affordable Housing Professionals
Browse courses for Affordable Housing Professionals.
Assessment Administration
Browse courses for Municipal Tax Assessors and Administrators.
County Administrators Program
Browse courses for County Administrators and Professional Staff.
Elected Officials
Browse courses for Municipal Governing Body Members.
Financial Management
Browse courses for Municipal Finance Personnel seeking CMFO designation.
Hotels and Multiple Dwellings
Browse courses for Inspectors and Housing Code Officials.
Municipal Attorney Training
Browse courses for Experienced Local Government Attorneys.
Municipal Clerks
Browse courses for individuals seeking Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) designation.
NJ Educational Facility Management
Browse courses for school system Buildings & Grounds Personnel.
Planning and Zoning
Browse courses for professionals seeking Zoning Official or Board Secretary designation.
Public Purchasing
Browse courses for public officials seeking QPA, RPPO, or RPPS designation.
Public Safety
Browse courses for Police Traffic Officers.
Public Works
Browse courses for Municipal and County Public Works Personnel.
School Transportation Supervisor Certification Program
Browse courses for New Jersey School Transportation Supervisors.
Public Housing and Municipal Redevelopment
Browse courses for Commissioners and Executive Directors of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies.
Tax Collection
Browse courses for Municipal Officials seeking Certified Tax Collector (CTC) designation.
Center for Executive Leadership in Government
Browse courses for Executive Leaders in Government.