Certificate in Election Administration, Technology and Security (CEATS)

Mission
The mission of the Certificate Program in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) is to professionalize election administration by educating current and future leaders in elections on the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and field techniques required of election administrators.

Vision
By providing quality education to Indiana election administrators, our vision is to empower CEATS participants to identify problems, influence change within the communities they serve, and improve overall confidence in elections.

Professional Competencies 

By the end of the program, participants will develop professional competencies in the following areas: 

• Preparing for and Managing Elections 
• Understanding Implications of Election Laws
• Proficiency in and Understanding of Operations of Election Technology 
• Managing, Training, and Assessing Election Personnel
• Ensuring Election Integrity 
• Creating Public Value 
• Integrating Professional Communication 
• Implementing Practices to Improve Election Administration