These candidates in the Certified Public Manager Program (CPM) persevered during the pandemic to complete their courses and projects. CPM is a Fulton County collaboration with the University of Georgia to enhance the training of staff on the management track and others in leadership roles. In one way or another, candidates' persistence paid off. The program lasts 9 months. Students design and complete Capstone projects to put lessons to use in their real work environment in addition to service projects.