LGC Academy Course Offerings
At LGC Academy, courses are geared towards specific areas of municipal governance. If you are interested in ongoing education in an area not listed here, please contact us.
Finance and Taxation
The following finance-related courses are offered for anyone in municipal accounting. They cover a variety of topics, including GASB 34 implementation and compliance, and are designed to help participants improve internal controls and financial accountability for their organizations.
Governance
Governance courses, available as self-guided PowerPoint presentations, are intended to help municipal board members, officials and employees understand the structure of New Hampshire municipal government and the legal standards and procedures that govern the way tasks should be performed on behalf of municipalities.
Health, Safety and Facilities
Health and risk management courses are designed to improve the well-being and safety of LGC members and their employer groups. Recommended for all local government/school system management and staff members, they are presented in convenient, online modules ranging in length from 1 to 5 hours.
Courses in this Offering:
Back Care and Injury Prevention
Best Practices for Beaches and Pools
Bloodborne Pathogens
Building a Respectful School Community
Emergency Vehicle Liability - Fire
Emergency Vehicle Liability - Police
Enhancing Your Resiliency by Managing Stress
Fundamentals of Ergonomics
Giving Back, Looking Forward: Best Practices and Guidance for the Use of Public Sector Volunteers
Joint Loss Management Committees: Juggling Leadership, Management & Communication
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
Special Events Risk Management
Human Resources
These courses are aimed at raising workforce awareness of applicable employment and discrimination laws, providing healthy coping strategies to mitigate stress responses and helping staff recruit and hire the most qualified candidates for openings.
Schools
The following online courses are geared for school administrators, resource officers, counselors, business/finance personnel and related staff. They cover best practices for creating a safe school environment plus the statutory duties of municipal/school district treasurers and their deputies in separate modules.