Our weekly email includes announcements for upcoming training within the next 30-45 days. However, you can register in advance for any of our upcoming training!
Our Training Calendar lists upcoming training within 120 days. You can also search or browse all upcoming training in K@TE and register at any time!
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Turn Conflict into a Opportunity! |
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October 9 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET
Zoom
Registration: $60
Utility Training: 2.0 hours
Join us October 9 for an interactive session facilitated by TDEC Talent Development Consultant, Keifer Helle, who will share strategies to improve your approach to resolving conflict.
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| Keifer Helle
TDEC Talent Development Consultant
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| See What has been Updated for 2025 |
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Foundations & Updates Seminar |
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All classes are from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
This is a four hour class for basics and updated topics for all things municipal courts. It’s for court clerks, city judges, city attorneys, and anyone else who may be interested.
Also, all our classes have been approved for four hours of CLE credits for your city attorneys and judges. The classes are free so please come join us.
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| John Eskew
Municipal Court Specialist
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Making the Shift to Leadership |
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Registration: $70
You’ve landed your first leadership role— congratulations! Now the real challenge begins: shifting from peer to leader. In this fast-paced, interactive course, you’ll build the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead effectively from day one.
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Elevate Your Skills, Empower Your Role |
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Administrative Professionals Bootcamp |
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October 1, 8, 15, 22
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Knoxville
Registration: $265
The Administrative Professionals Bootcamp is designed for municipal administrative support staff who wish to enhance self-awareness and develop their skills in customer service, communication, and productivity.
This 12-hour program is composed of four courses: Professional Awareness, Customer Service, Confident Communication, and Productive Work Habits. Participants will also receive a DiSC work styles report. Completion of all four courses is required to receive a certificate of completion.
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| Johanna Owenby
MTAS Training & Development Program Manager
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Free Public Records and Open Meetings Training |
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The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Open Records Counsel (OORC) is conducting six 2-hour training seminars in October for government employees, elected officials, media, and anyone who is interested in learning more about Tennessee’s public records and open meetings laws.
Open Records Counsel Toni Chadwick and Assistant General Counsel Seth May will lead each class through a variety of topics including public records laws and procedures, open meetings requirements, and exceptions to the Tennessee Public Records Act.
Qualifies for Certified Municipal Finance Officer, Certified County Finance Officer, and Utility Commissioner training credits.
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Administrative Hearing Officer |
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October 30
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET
Zoom
Registration: $350
This course will provide an overview of the duties of a certified administrative hearing officer and an overview of best practices.
This course will cover the following:
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- A review of the provisions that govern the AHO Program
Case examples and case studies - The importance of working with the code official
- This course serves as initial training and recertification.
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| Abb Oglesby
Legal & Codes Team Program Manager
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The Essentials of Grant Writing |
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October 7 | 3-5 p.m. ET
Zoom
Registration: $60
Gain an overview of the grant funding process with an emphasis on the essential components of a grant proposal package and how to craft a quality grant proposal that aligns with the funder’s
strategic funding priorities. The session will also include how to identify available grant opportunities from federal, state and foundation grant sources.
*This session may qualify for CPE hours under CMFO guidelines. While the Comptroller's Office does not pre-approve CPE, participants should confirm eligibility before registering.
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| Chris Shults
Grants & Training Specialist
MTAS
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Is Your Public Water Utility Financially Solvent? |
Financial Oversight of Water Utility Systems |
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| October 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. ET
Free Webinar | Zoom
Utility Training: 3.0 hours
Gain an understanding of the board's role in ensuring the financial solvency of its public water utility.
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- Learn the state financial requirements for water utilities.
- Identify best practices to improve your utility’s financial health.
- Explore budgeting, internal controls, debt, and capital planning.
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Brad Harris
MTAS Financial Consultant
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| Eric Spencer
MTAS Finance Program Manager
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Ready to Strengthen Your Leadership Skills? |
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| Municipal Leadership Program |
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Registration: $385
Imagine being able to communicate effectively, confidently influence people and drive performance within your team. The MTAS Municipal Leadership Program is designed to equip leaders at all levels with knowledge, tools and strategies to excel in their roles.
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