Spring 2026 Analyst Boot Camp – Session 1

Develop your analyst skills with RGS’ virtual Analyst Boot Camp!

Download the informational Training Academy Flyer.

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: May 2026 – November 2026
• Live, instructor-led sessions
• Analyst Skills Assessment
• Panel discussions with experts
• Mentoring Support and Resources
• Networking opportunities
• Free MMANC membership/ renewal (MMANC territories)

Schedule:

All Boot Camp dates are Wednesdays, from 8:30 am – 11:30 am PT.

Session	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	5/13/26	The Role of the Management Analyst - Must register by this date
2	5/27/26	Navigating Your Organization
3	6/10/26	Solving Agency Problems
4	6/24/26	Exploring Research Strategies
5	7/15/26	Excel Tips and Tricks: Organizing and Visualizing Data
6	7/29/26	Effective Time and Resource Management + Panel Session 1: Smarter, Not Harder: Harnessing AI for Time and Resource Optimization
7	8/26/26	Advancing Your Writing Skills & Project Kickoff
8	9/9/26	Budgeting 101
9	9/23/26	Grant Essentials
10	10/7/26	Presenting Information to Others --AND-- Panel 2: Advice and Inspiration from Local Leaders
11	10/21/26	Basics of Local Government Contracts
12	11/04/26	Engaging the Local Community
13 CLOSING SESSION	11/18/26	Policy Analysis and Development --AND-- Small Group Project Presentations

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 applying 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.

Click to register and pay for this Academy. Please contact Yolanda Taylor at ytaylor@rgs.ca.gov with any questions.