Build Strategy and Leadership Skills in Early 2026

[APPA Academy]

Virtual APPA Academy courses for executives and emerging professionals. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION Strengthen Strategy and Leadership Strong leadership and clear strategy go hand in hand. APPA Academy is offering two virtual courses to help public power professionals strengthen both. Earn .5 CEUs | 5 PDHs Strategic Planning in a Time of Change 📅 Jan. 20 - 21 | 🕛 12 - 3 p.m. ET This two-session virtual course is designed for leaders navigating change and planning for long-term success. You’ll learn how to build a strategic planning framework that aligns vision, mission, and priorities and turns strategy into action. Hear practical insights from an experienced public power leader and leave with tools you can apply immediately. Sessions include: January 20: Foundations of Strategic Planning January 21: Moving from Strategy to Action Ideal for executives, governing officials, and senior staff, particularly utilities beginning or refreshing their strategic planning efforts. Earn .8 CEUs | 8 PDHs  Core Leadership Skills for Emerging Professionals 📅 Jan 29, Feb 5, 13 & 19 | 🕛 12 - 2 p.m. ET Start your leadership journey by building the foundation you need to lead with clarity, confidence, trust, and integrity. Across four interactive sessions, you’ll develop essential skills to: Communicating with Confidence Building Trust Resilient Leadership Driving Accountability Ideal for emerging professionals ready to strengthen their leadership skills. Questions? Contact: Aca...@PublicPower.org YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN (2025) Leadership Fundamentals for Managers and Supervisors Series Four-part On-demand Training This series spotlights the foundational skills that managers need to excel in their roles. Explore the leadership principles and strategies that form key competencies in setting goals, giving feedback, and managing problems.  Pole Attachments for Public Power: From Fundamentals to Future Trends Jan 15 & 22 | Virtual This two-part webinar series provides public power professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for managing pole attachments, covering both foundational concepts and current legal, regulatory, and operational trends. Transforming Succession Planning into an Organizational Advantage Apr 8 - May 13​​​​​​​ | Virtual This three-part series gives you a practical, hands-on way to build your leadership bench now. Ditch outdated succession plans for a tech-enabled framework that aligns talent to roles, supports daily development, and prepares your team for the unexpected. You’ll define key roles, map talent, and leave with a ready-to-use strategy. Peer coaching and real-time feedback make it a game-changer. American Public Power Association 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202-4804 202-467-2900 Manage Email Preferences