Northwest Public Works Institute

Today’s public works leader must be coach, counselor, motivator, mentor, business strategist, and skilled communicator, all rolled into one. Getting the depth and breadth of instruction needed to become successful in his complex role can be difficult. The Northwest Public Works Institute is a program of instruction for public works professionals who would like to attain a higher degree of proficiency as leaders and managers. The 3-course series (Public Works Essentials, Developing Leaders and Leadership Skills) can be taken in any order, with completion earning a Certificate of Competency issued by NWPWI and National APWA. Each course is 30 hours over a four-day period. The stand-alone Executive Leadership Forum is a week-long immersive retreat style program geared for current and aspiring executives to attain the skills and proficiency to move beyond our management classes.

The Washington and Oregon Chapters of the American Public Works Association and the Oregon Technology Transfer Center jointly operate and sponsor the Institute.

New for 2024

Project Management and Construction Management. Both 3-day classes, capped at 20 attendees, coming Fall and Winter (respectively) of 2024

Who Has Attended

Executive Leadership Forum has been attended by: City of Bellevue, City of Kenmore, City of Lake Stevens, City of Olympia, City of Pasco, City of Shelton, City of Spokane Valley, City of Tacoma,

City of Tumwater, Jefferson County, Pierce County, Snohomish County

2024 Classes

Class overview PDFs available for download at the top of the page.
See Events Calendar to Register