Every year, CML's professionally-led training workshops, annual conference sessions and district meeting presessions attract more than 2,000 participants.
CML Workshops are highly interactive, affordable, capacity-building training seminars. Participants receive specialized instruction on topics like
parliamentary procedure, strategic planning, legislative issues, tax and fiscal policy, and more.
Elected officials leadership training program
The CML Municipal Elected Officials Leadership Training Program is recognized throughout Colorado as a quality training for local government leaders.
Since 1991, thousands of municipal elected officials have enrolled in this highly successful program.
The Leadership Training Program is built on basic principals such as education, training and networking. By attending CML-sponsored workshops
and conference sessions, elected officials accrue credits on their way to achieving leadership honors.
Any elected mayor, councilmember, or trustee may participate. There is no cost to enroll and the program is administered by CML.
There are no minimum requirements or required courses: participants select the training that fits their interests and needs.
Participants receive recognition at the Certificate Level (complete 30 credits of CML training and
receive a framed certificate of achievement), Leadership Level (complete 60 credits and receive a specially-designed CML leadership pin), and
Century Level (complete 100 credits and receive a wall plaque).
After completing each level, participants will be recognized in CML publications and press releases will be provided to local
media. Awards are presented at the CML Annual Conference.
For more information on the CML Elected Officials' Leadership Training Program, contact CML at 303-831-6411. Enrollment forms for the program are
available at each CML function where credits are offered.
Types of training
Webinars
Webinars are hour-long presentations that allow participants to view a PowerPoint presentation from their own computer while they listen to an instructor
lecturing live via their telephone. Participants need a computer with Internet access and an open phone line. This is an interactive experience
and participants are encouraged to ask the instructor questions at the conclusion of the presentation.
Online training
Online training are usually one or two weeks in length and include an online component, conference calls and independent study guides. The majority
of the days are independent study days, meaning participants schedule time on their own to view lessons online and work in the study guide.
Participants need a computer with an Internet connection
(whether it’s at home, work, at a library or at a local community college) and a telephone
to interact with the instructor and other participants during the scheduled conference call(s).
In-person workshops
Usually held at the CML offices in Denver, these workshops provide in-person instruction and range from a couple of hours to full day(s).
In addition to covering policy topics of greatest relevancy to local government, these workshops often have a leadership focus, enabling participants
to have live interaction with their counterparts from other municipalities around the state and share information and best practices to common challenges.
These traditional workshops are inclusive of all costs, including meals and workshop materials, making them an exceptional value for attendees.
Lunch & Learn at the League
The Lunch & Learn at the League series provides educational presentations on timely topics presented by associate members with expertise on various
subject matters.
