Where can I register for the Fall 2024 County Officials Institute (COI)?
The Fall 2024 County Officials Institute (COI) will be held in three locations around the state this November. Select your preferred location below to see more details and to register.
What is the County Officials Institute (COI)?
The County Officials Institute (COI) is a training program designed to provide the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader in county government. County elected officials and county staff are welcome to participate in the program.
Why do I want to sign up for the County Officials Institute (COI)?
In addition to receiving valuable education and tools for you to be a better public servant, you will also receive a certificate upon graduation at the IAC Annual Conference. All graduates will receive a digital logo to include in your email signature, a lapel pin, and will be recognized with a name badge ribbon at all IAC conferences. Oh, and did we mention bragging rights?
How do I earn a County Officials Institute (COI) Certificate?
All participants must complete 14 core courses (18 total credit hours) and 12 credit hours of electives. Commissioners must complete an additional 8 credit hours of commissioner core courses. Commissioner core courses may count for electives for all other elected officials. Credits must be completed within 4 years. To view the course catalog, click here.
How much does it cost to participate in the County Officials Institute (COI)?
COI courses are offered throughout the year at the Fall and Spring COIs, IAC Midwinter Legislative Conference, IACC Annual Conference, IAC Annual Conference, and as webinars. The in-person events have a registration cost but there is no additional cost to enroll in the COI.
I’m in! How do I enroll in the County Officials Institute (COI)?
All participants that register for the Fall or Spring COI are automatically enrolled in the program. Participants are responsible for signing the attendance sheet at in-person courses. IAC will track progress of all participants.
Questions?
If you have any questions about your COI credits, please contact Kristin Cundiff at kcundiff@idcounties.org or 208.514.0403. If you have any questions about the COI events and registration, please contact Gracee Gorrell at ggorrell@idcounties.org or 208.345.1618