Training Series

This is our original Foundational Civics course. Students will learn basic Government Structures, understand concepts of Power, System, and Control, and identify jurisdictional boundaries and controls.

Tuition: $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This class will examine how various concepts and practices of individual, relational, and societal self-governance have developed over time, its successes and limitations, and its ongoing relevance in modern societies.

Tuition:  $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This course explores the evolution of systematic politics in the U.S., from pre-Civil War abolitionism and post-war social science convergence to the early 20th-century Progressive movement’s alignment with social science. It examines how the Progressive agenda, presented as non-partisan and scientific, drove significant structural changes in the U.S. government.

Tuition: $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This course explores the evolution of the American political system, beginning with George Washington’s Farewell Address and the formation of the party system. It covers key developments such as the emergence of the Democratic and Republican parties, the impact of the Civil War on politics, the rise of the Progressive Party, and the transformation of partisan politics from the 1950s to the present.

Tuition:  $25 per person.  Time: 2 hours

This course introduces the foundational concepts of politics, distinguishing between personal and impersonal politics, as well as partisan and systematic politics. It also covers the basics of government structures and explains how government decisions impact individuals on a personal level.

Tuition:  $50 per student

Time:  4 hours.  Can be single training or broken into 2 sessions.

Family discounts are available.  Contact us for more information.

NO REFUNDS FOR ONLINE COURSES

We do not offer refunds for any of our online Zoom classes. Once a registration fee has been paid, it is non-refundable. We understand that circumstances may change, but due to the nature of our online classes and the resources invested in preparing for each session, we are unable to accommodate refund requests.

In the event of unforeseen technical difficulties or cancellation of a class by Center for Self Governance, we will make every effort to reschedule the session or provide alternative arrangements. However, refunds will still not be issued.

This is a two hour overview of school government structures, as defined by your state constitution and laws, that affect your educational stakeholder responsibilities.

Tuition: $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This is a two hour overview of city government structures, as defined by your state constitution and laws, that affect your local stakeholder responsibilities.

Tuition:  $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This is a two hour overview of county government structures, as defined by your state constitution and laws, that affect your political participation and influence at every level of government.

Tuition: $25 per person.  Time:  2 hours

This is a two hour overview of regional government structures, as defined by your state constitution and laws, that affect your regional stakeholder responsibilities.

Tuition:  $25 per person.  Time: 2 hours

The state constitution study program exposes the student to 1) the state’s organization of control between elected, appointed, and employed governing; 2) distribution of power between the departments of state government; and 3) the legal subdivisions within the state.

Time: 2+ hours per class (minimum 10 hours for the entire course)

Cost: $25 per person per class

A state-specific workbook is available for an additional fee.

• C100 – Introduction to Your State Constitution: Learn your State’s connection to the U.S. Constitution, the creation of your state’s constitution, and its Preamble and Article 1.
• C200 – Legislative Department: Learn the structure and operation of your State’s Legislative Branch.
• C300 – Executive Department: Learn the structure and operation of your State’s Executive Branch.
• C400 – Judicial Department: Learn the structure and operation of your State’s Judicial Branch.
• C500 – Local Government: You will learn the structure and operation of your State’s Regional, County, City/Town, and School governments

CSG has limited prerecorded state constitution classes available online. Please check out our Vimeo page for more information.

Family discounts are available.  Contact us for more information.

NO REFUNDS FOR ONLINE COURSES

We do not offer refunds for any of our online Zoom classes. Once a registration fee has been paid, it is non-refundable. We understand that circumstances may change, but due to the nature of our online classes and the resources invested in preparing for each session, we are unable to accommodate refund requests.

In the event of unforeseen technical difficulties or cancellation of a class by Center for Self Governance, we will make every effort to reschedule the session or provide alternative arrangements. However, refunds will still not be issued.

Prerequisites: Completion of CSG Apprentice Certification

This course aims to help students understand the self as the foundation for influencing others, view politics as a routine and non-negative human activity, and see government as a system for managing relationships. It also covers the evolution of government boundaries, the shift from Dual to Cooperative federalism in the U.S., and applies these concepts to real-world situations through practical exercises.

Prerequisites: Intro to Systematic Politics & Training Exercise Completion

This course aims to explore how abolition, social science, and Progressivism before and after the Civil War contributed to the development of Systematic Politics and the Marble Cake Revolution in U.S. governance. It also examines the mid-20th century creation of Systematic Politics, its infrastructure, and the shift from Layer Cake to Cooperative federalism, with practical applications through training exercises.

Prerequisites: Competitive Systematic Politics & Training Exercise Completion

This course examines the influence of abolition, social science, and Progressivism on the development of Systematic Politics and the Marble Cake Revolution in U.S. governance. It also delves into the mid-20th century creation of Systematic Politics, the shift to Cooperative federalism, and applies these concepts through practical exercises.

Family discounts are available.  Contact us for more information.

Auditing our Political Leadership Training Series (Block 1-3), regardless of level:  $20.  This does not include a workbook.  New workbook can be purchased for an additional fee.

NO REFUNDS FOR ONLINE COURSES

We do not offer refunds for any of our online Zoom classes. Once a registration fee has been paid, it is non-refundable. We understand that circumstances may change, but due to the nature of our online classes and the resources invested in preparing for each session, we are unable to accommodate refund requests.

In the event of unforeseen technical difficulties or cancellation of a class by Center for Self Governance, we will make every effort to reschedule the session or provide alternative arrangements. H