Local Government Analyst Boot Camp –
Session 1

Develop your analyst skills remotely with RGS’ new virtual Analyst Boot Camp!

Download the informational Local Government Analyst Boot Camp Flyer.

Analysts are critical to the success of agency missions, programs, and projects. Join us for RGS’ first comprehensive, advanced Boot Camp aimed toward developing the competencies of local government analysts! This Academy is designed for new or experienced analysts/management analysts in local government, or those wishing to become management analysts, by trainers with extensive experience in all types of local agencies.

INCLUDED IN TUITION:

• 6-month program: September 2023 – March 2024
• Analyst Skills Assessment
• 12 Live, instructor-led sessions
• 2 Panel discussions with experts
• DIY Mentoring Program
• Skills Development Tools
• Networking opportunities
• Small Group Projects
• Academy Resource Portal

Schedule:

All Boot Camp dates are Thursdays, from 8:30am – 11:30am, PST.

Session	Date	Title
Pre-Academy	N/A	Analyst Skills Assessment
Ongoing	N/A	DIY Mentoring Program
	N/A	Skills Development Tools
	N/A	Small Group Projects
1	9/28/23	The Role of the Management Analyst (must register by this date)
2	10/12/23	Solving Agency Problems
3	10/26/23	Effective Research Strategies
4	11/9/23	Excel Tips and Tricks: Organizing and Visualizing Data
5	11/30/23	Effective Time and Resource Management AND Panel Session 1: Life-Work Balance and Resilience
6	12/14/23	Budgeting 101
Holiday Break
7	1/4/24	Effective Writing Skills
8	1/18/24	Mastering Policy Analysis and Development AND Panel Session 2: Advice and Inspiration from Local Government Leaders
9	2/1/24	Basics of Local Government Contracts
10	2/15/24	Navigating Your Organization
11	2/29/24	Presenting Information to Others
12	3/14/24	Engaging the Local Community

This Boot Camp requires engaged and participative attendees. It is not a sit and watch learning experience. It is designed to facilitate learning, the exchange of ideas, and a commitment to application of content and outside work in addition to Boot Camp sessions. An attendee application and supervisor approval of the investment of time are required to attend.

Registration:  This boot camp is full. Please contact Yolanda Taylor at ytaylor@rgs.ca.gov to be added to the waitlist.