Continuing education credits

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credits

AWC has applied for HRCI credits for the conference and early start sessions. Once notification of approval has been received, we will update this page.

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) credits

AWC has applied for SHRM Certified Professional Recertification Credits for the conference and early start sessions. Once notification of approval has been received, we will update this page.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys credits

AWC has applied for CLE credit from the Washington State Bar Association for the conference and early start sessions. Once notification of approval has been received, we will update this page.

Certificate of Municipal Leadership

AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) program recognizes mayors and councilmembers for accomplishing training in five competency areas. In order to earn the certificate, municipal leaders must meet requirements in the following competencies and achieve a total of 30 credits:

• Effective local leadership
• Community planning and development
• Public sector resource management
• Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Upon completion of the Labor Relations Institute, elected officials automatically receive 7 CML credits in the roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements competency area.