Virtual Professional Certificate in Leading Smart Communities

Creating a Better Future through Emerging Technologies

Professional Certificate in Leading Smart Communities

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Tuesday, November 24, 2020 I 3:00 - 5:00 PM PST I Online Zoom Session

Due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19, we have adapted our traditional program to offer our first ever Virtual Professional Certificate in Leading Smart Communities this Fall 2020 held via Zoom. This virtual offering will consist of a series of five, two-hour modules held over the course of five Tuesday afternoons from 3-5 pm (PST).

From online public participation platforms to blockchain, technology is fundamentally changing the government-resident relationship. The impact of technology is felt across all departments in municipal governments - from public safety to planning. The pace of change is such that even top graduate policy programs have not incorporated coursework on what is increasingly known as "govtech".

In this fast-paced, professional certificate seminar, you will learn from leaders in government technology how to better use the new technology platforms of today, and better understand the govtech "game changers" of the future.

The Pepperdine University School of Public Policy awards a number of scholarships based on merit, need, academic and professional experience. Scholarship assistance can range up to 75% of program cost. For more details on the scholarship process please refer to the “scholarships tab” on the top of the page.

This event is co-sponsored by the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership.

This event was sold out. It will be offered two more times in 2021. We will update this page as we receive more information.