Why AML?
All municipal officials – elected and staff – should attend. From open meetings to municipal finances and topics in between, our courses are designed to bring officials up to speed on the constantly evolving world of municipal government. Current officials will also find incredible value in the up-to-date information on municipal operations and networking opportunities.
The Advancing Municipal Leaders Advisory Committee works to identify the ever-changing educational needs of municipal elected officials across North Carolina. Members meet periodically to help guide the AML program's efforts.
FEATURED EVENT:
Local Government Social Media: Trends, Best Practices, and Data-Driven Insights
This 2-hour training, hosted in partnership with Bruce Desmarais and Penn State University, will provide municipal communications officials with actionable strategies grounded in the latest research and real-world examples. Participants will learn about current trends in local government social media, analyze effective communication styles, and explore best practices for building trust, engagement, and informativeness online.
The session draws on over a decade of academic research into government communication and includes case studies from North Carolina municipalities.
The webinar concludes with a demonstration of practical tips and tools that local government communicators can use to find and analyze peer government social media activity to strengthen their own communication strategies.
Event Details:
AML Course Calendar
See Course CatalogWebinar
Local Government Social Media: Trends, Best Practices, and Data-Driven Insights
Wednesday, January 14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meeting
Essentials of Municipal Government - Asheville
Thursday, January 15
12:00 AM -
Friday, January 16
12:00 AM
Meeting
Essentials of Municipal Government - Wilmington
Thursday, January 22
12:00 AM -
Friday, January 23
12:00 AM
Meeting
Essentials of Municipal Government - Rocky Mount
Thursday, February 12
12:00 AM -
Friday, February 13
12:00 AM
AML Course
Strategic Planning: A Workshop for Small Towns | New Bern
Tuesday, February 17
9:30 AM -
Wednesday, February 18
4:00 PM
Meeting
Essentials of Municipal Government - Greensboro
Thursday, February 19
12:00 AM -
Friday, February 20
12:00 AM
Meeting
Essentials of Municipal Government - Chapel Hill
Thursday, February 26
12:00 AM -
Friday, February 27
12:00 AM
AML On-Demand
Comprehensive online training for municipal leaders
Our on-demand courses provide flexible, self-paced training for North Carolina municipal officials. Each course offers focused instruction on essential aspects of North Carolina municipal government, developed by the League and subject-matter experts. These virtual offerings directly support the League’s Vision 2030 operating principles.
Current On-Demand Course Offering:
AML Certificate Programs
Introduction. Fundamentals. Workshops.
Each learning category allows participants to move from introductory courses, through trainings on key fundamentals, and finally into hands-on intensive workshops. Select your level of involvement, based on your needs and the needs of your town.
For those new to office or looking for a refresher, we have webinars and 101-level trainings always ready for you. For those looking to take the next step, there are a selection of facilitated workshops each year on topics such as strategic planning, budgeting and performance management.
Affordable, accessible, and designed for municipalities—AML meets you where you are in your professional development journey.
See Certificate Programs Below:
Certificate of Municipal Achievement
Working toward achieving the Certificate of Municipal Achievement will provide you with the basics of municipal government and connect you to the resources and materials that will prepare you for your role.
Requires 12 hours of AML credit
Certificate of Municipal Excellence
AML's second level of achievement builds upon your understanding of municipal government. While working toward the Certificate of Municipal Excellence, municipal leaders will gain an even deeper understanding of governing at the local level.
Requires 25 hours of AML credit
Certificate of Municipal Dedication
Officials who achieve the Certificate of Municipal Dedication not only work to continue their own education, but also help newer officials begin their own journeys.
Requires 40 hours of AML credit*
*After obtaining the Certificate of Municipal Dedication, officials must complete six hours of continuing education each year to maintain the certificate
