2026 CSDM Study Group

2026 CSDM Study Group Now Forming

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the 2026 Certified Special District Manager (CSDM) Study Group. Group members and their facilitator will be members of an exclusive CSDA online community. Each month study group participants participate in one or two conference calls regarding a topic related to the CSDM exam. Participants are responsible for actively engaging in the online community and submitting five sample questions per month regarding that month’s topic. Participants are also required to serve as the presenter during at least one conference call per year to summarize and present reading material for their fellow attendees. 

Earn valuable credit hours – complete the CSDM Online Study Group and receive up to 50 hours toward “related continuing education” on your CSDM application. Topics covered include governance; legal requirements; policy development; ethics in public service; personnel; budgets and audits and more!

Limited class size!  $100 fee to go towards the cost of your CSDM Exam Fee if taken within 1 year of completion.

2026 Schedule

01.21.26 Overview of the CSDM application, scholarships available, and CSDM Prep Community
02.18.26 Laws Governing Special Districts - Part 1
03.11.26 Laws Governing Special Districts - Part 2 
04.15.26 Advocacy  
05.20.26 Finance
06.17.26 Finance Part 2
07.15.26 Governance
09.16.26 Human Resources 
10.21.26 Public Administration