The Comprehensive Public Training Program CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through the CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics such as computer software and writing skills.

The Comprehensive Public Training Program is a section within the Division of Administration. The Department of State Civil Service is the co-sponsor of the training program. The primary instructors for the program are staff of the Public Management Program at Louisiana State University. Civil Service staff present courses on Civil Service rules,Performance Planning and Review, Documenting for Performance & Discipline, and specialized training for Human Resource professionals.

Program policy is set by a nine-member Policy Board composed of representatives of the Governor's Office, the Division of Administration, the Department of State Civil Service, the Board of Regents, the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Judicial College, and a nonprofit, public interest organization.

The CPTP receptionist, Ann Williams, can be reached at (225) 219-4528. To cancel class registrations, contact (225) 342-4739. Other staff contacts are: Karen Puckett (225) 342-7002, Rosanna Marino (225) 219-4190, and Laila Kuperman (225) 342-3620.

The CPTP was established by the legislature in 1979 to "upgrade professional, technical, and managerial skills of state employees." All state employees are eligible to participate in appropriate classes with permission from their state agencies.

CPTP is funded through fees assessed to agencies having Civil Service employees, and through legislative appropriations for specific purposes. The amount of the agency fee is based on the agency's classified employee payroll.

Classes are taught at central locations in major population areas including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Hammond, and Houma/Thibodaux, as well as on-site at agencies statewide.

CPTP has changed its approach to scheduling in order to have shorter, more specialized classes to make it easier for participants to access training. Classes are scheduled in blocks of time ranging from one-half day to two days in length. Agencies may request that classes be taught on site at times compatible to work schedules. All classes are taught during the work day, and employees are considered at work when attending classes. Some classes are "open" registration, meaning that employees from all participating state agencies are invited to submit applications. Participants are registered for these classes on a first-come, first-served basis. Other classes are "agency specials," meaning that the agency requests the class for its own employees. To arrange a special curriculum for employees of your agency, contact Karen Puckett at (225) 342-7002. The open CPTP class schedule is published and continually updated on this website. Click on the Class Schedules link on the left sidebar.