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The Foundations course is a multi-day introduction to the core ideas and skills of performance management. You'll leave with concepts that sharpen how you think about your work, skills you can put to use immediately, and a place in the Academy's community of practice across NC state government.
6 days · Sep 29 – Oct 22, 2026 · Albemarle Building, downtown Raleigh
Applications closed Friday, August 14.
For class participants
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Sign in to your classThe Performance Management Academy (PMA) is a series of trainings, events, and peer convenings for North Carolina state employees to share and build expertise in performance management. The Foundations course is the signature, introductory course into the PMA. Participants learn a variety of concepts and skills, including how to:
Over four weeks, Academy participants will attend six class days of 4.5 hours each. Assigned reading (and thinking!) will take about 1.5 hours per class. So overall the PMA requires a commitment of about 30 hours of effort. Participants are expected to attend the entirety of every class and to come prepared to discuss assigned material and participate in activities. Only prepared, active participation can empower the feedback and practice necessary to master the material.
I’ve worked in state government for 18 years, and this was the most impactful and helpful training I have had. I 100% feel my work will improve from what I learned.
Enrolled participants can sign in to view the full syllabus, including the agenda, readings, and printable version.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Priorities & Problem Framing
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Logic Models & Program Planning
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Implementing
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Finding & Using Evidence
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Visualizing & Communicating Evidence
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Artificial Intelligence & PMA Frontiers
The Foundations course meets on these dates, at this location:
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Albemarle Building, Room 240
325 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC
Two blocks north of the State Capitol