Continuous Improvement Practitioner (CIP) Training

The Continuous Improvement Practitioner Program is designed to increase the State’s internal capacity to promote, facilitate, and implement continuous improvement efforts by developing skilled practitioners. Participants must be nominated by their agencies and will be expected to use the skills and knowledge gained to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations. The program also fosters relationship building across a diverse community of continuous improvement practitioners that continue to support one another as contributing members of the GEAR Field Team.

Overview

The program runs twice per year with cohorts starting in the spring and fall and running for approximately four months each. Through practical exercises and collaborating on an actual State project, the participant will gain valuable skills in three industry-recognized areas of best practice: project management, lean process improvement, and change management.

Program Funding

This program is currently funded through the First State Quality Improvement Fund and provided at no cost to accepted participants.  The program is administered in partnership between GEAR and the Department of Human Resources.

Additional Information

Additional information on the CIP training program, including the application, can be found on the Department of Human Resources’ website.