Empowering local government IT leaders with consulting, education, professional development, and the community they need to succeed.

New! Foundations of IT Leadership<br />
Certificate Program

Introducing Our Foundations of IT Leadership
Certificate Program

PTI’s Foundations of IT Leadership program helps leaders build the communication, collaboration, and self-awareness skills that technical expertise alone can’t teach, so they can lead their teams with confidence from day one. Our Foundations program gives professionals the support they need to avoid floundering and start leading effectively.
Featuring seven key learning objectives:

  1. Leadership & Followership
  2. Cybersecurity Awareness
  3. Change Management
  4. Productivity/Time Management
  5. Emotional Intelligence
  6. Practical Ethics & Vendor Relations
  7. Artificial Intelligence

PTI: More than a training resource or an event host.

We elevate and empower local government IT professionals by offering expert, tailored consulting engagements, a suite of education certifications and certificates, and a powerful membership community that helps you stay connected and lead with impact.

CONSULTING

Whether you’re facing technology gaps, cybersecurity risks, or workforce challenges, we don’t just identify problems, we deliver actionable solutions that create real, measurable outcomes for your community.

EDUCATION

PTI offers a suite of certification and certificate programs designed specifically for local government IT professionals, including our nationally recognized and sought after CGCIO™ certification.

COMMUNITY

In a time when budgets are tight and burnout is real, PTI membership, professional development events and content connect local government IT professionals with the people, conversations, and ideas that matter most right now and into the future.

We are a nationwide force helping local government IT professionals solve problems, grow professionally, and connect with others doing the same work across the country.

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A National Consulting Practice Focused Exclusively on Local Government

As a local government IT leader, you’re expected to have answers, even in areas outside your expertise. That’s why PTI exists. From technology planning to cybersecurity readiness, our Technology Consulting experts are positioned to bring the right experts to the table when you need them most.

Building Future-Ready Government IT Leadership

From Foundations of IT Leadership training for new supervisors, to the Certified Government CIO certification for executive-ready professionals, every PTI education offering is built to help public servants better serve their communities and earn the seat they deserve at the table.

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Your Backstage Pass to the Conversations That Matter Most
in Local Government IT

PTI’s membership, professional development events and content create space for connection, collaboration, and celebration within the local government IT community, bringing leaders together to learn, share, and grow.

Join Us November 18-20 at the
2025 GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium!

The GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium, produced and hosted by the Public Technology Institute, is the can’t miss event for all government IT across the nation. Join us this fall to see where the future of government IT is going!
Highlights include:
  • Diverse, cross-sector & cross-function attendance
  • Format designed for peer learning & engagement
  • Facilitated roundtable discussions
  • Keynote speaker & mainstage panel discussions
  • Over 40 “byte-sized” learning sessions
  • Fireside Chats
  • Multiple curated networking events
  • Awards program
  • Convenient, destination location
  • Speed Networking

Perfect for:

CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CBTOs • IT Directors and Managers
City/County Managers • Top Administrators
Accessibility and Equity Management
Data and System Analysts • Network Administrators
Information Security Analysts
Software/Systems Development and Engineers
Business Intelligence/Quality Assurance
Web and Applications Developers

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