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Project Management and Planning Skills Training

We are excited to announce that Lead with CPS in the Talent Office is offering a professional development training, Project Management and Planning. Featuring content from FranklinCovey’s Project Management For the Unofficial Project Manager, this program is designed specifically for Central and Network Office employees who are individual contributors (managers of self). The training will be facilitated by a Peer Trainer, a subject matter expert CPS employee that has customized this training for effective application and utility to the CPS environment. To learn more about the Project Management and Planning Skills Training, please click here.

Eligibility

  • Individual Contributors (Managers of Self)
  • Cannot have any record of professional misconduct
  • In Fiscal Year 2026–2027, you may participate in up to two skills trainings OR choose one of the following: Emerging Leaders Cohort OR NextGen Mentorship. By registering for this training, you are only allowed to register for one additional skills training through Lead with CPS.

How to Apply

Registration is available in the Fall 2026 Manager of Self Training Application here. 

Eligible Role

Central & Network Offices

Organization

Lead with CPS

Time commitment

Full day training, 9AM - 4:30PM

Application window

Application opens 6/13/26

Contact

leadwithcps@cps.edu

Cost

Participation in this training is a $500 cost, covered by the Talent Office.

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