Fall 2024 Analyst Boot Camp – Session 1
Develop your analyst skills with RGS’ virtual Analyst Boot Camp!
Analysts are critical to the success of agency missions, programs, and projects. Join us for RGS’ comprehensive, advanced Boot Camp aimed toward developing competencies of local government analysts! This Boot Camp is designed by trainers with extensive experience in all types of local agencies.
INCLUDED IN TUITION:
- 6-month program: September 2024 – March 2025
- 36 hours of live, instructor-led sessions
- Analyst Skills Assessment
- Panel discussions with experts
- Free MMANC membership/membership renewal for attendees in MMANC territories
- Mentoring Support and Resources
- Networking opportunities
- Skills Development Tools
- Boot Camp Resource Portal
Schedule:
All Boot Camp dates are Wednesdays, from 8:30am – 11:30am, PST.
| Session | Class Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Academy | N/A | Analyst Skills Assessment |
| Ongoing | N/A | DIY Mentoring Program |
| N/A | Skills Development Tools | |
| N/A | Small Group Projects | |
| 1 | 9/25/24 | The Role of the Management Analyst - Must register by this date |
| 2 | 10/9/24 | Solving Agency Problems |
| 3 | 10/23/24 | Exploring Research Strategies |
| 4 | 11/6/24 | Excel Tips and Tricks: Organizing and Visualizing Data |
| 5 | 11/20/24 | Effective Time and Resource Management AND Panel Session 1: Life-Work Balance and Resilience |
| 6 | 12/4/24 | Budgeting 101 |
| 7 | 12/18/24 | Advancing Your Writing Skills |
| 8 | 1/8/25 | Presenting Information to Others AND Panel Session 2: Advice and Inspiration from Local Government Leaders |
| 9 | 1/22/25 | Basics of Local Government Contracts |
| 10 | 2/5/25 | Navigating the Organization |
| 11 | 2/19/25 | Engaging the Local Community |
| 12 | 3/5/25 | Policy Analysis and Development |
This Boot Camp requires engaged and participative attendees. It is not a sit and watch learning experience. It is designed to facilitate learning, the exchange of ideas, and a commitment to application of content and outside work in addition to Boot Camp sessions. An attendee application and supervisor approval of the investment of time are required to attend.
Registration: This boot camp has limited seats available. Please contact Yolanda Taylor at ytaylor@rgs.ca.gov for registration information.
