Education
CDIAC's educational programming consists of in-person seminars, live webinars, and on-demand education in our Education Portal designed to educate and inform public finance professionals on fundamental debt and investment concepts, as well as emerging issues arising from changing market conditions and/or policy considerations.
Current Programs
Land-secured Financing – Fundamentals and Evolving Practices
September 10–11, 2025 | Pleasanton, CA
Annual Municipal Disclosure Training
October 14, 2025 | Webinar
Fundamentals of Public Funds Investing
January 28–29, 2026 | Costa Mesa, CA
On-demand Education
Education Portal
The Education Portal is home to CDIAC’s free on-demand programming, including webinar replays and the Debt Issuance and Administration Series for Elected Officials (Elect>Ed). Content is continuously added, and certificates are available immediately after completing a course. For assistance with registering an account or using the Ed Portal, please see our Education Portal Tutorial and Guide.
Debt Issuance and Administration Series for Elected Officials (Elect>Ed)
The 8-module Elect>Ed series provides foundational content necessary to guide prudent public finance decisions by the elected officials and members of governing bodies that serve Californians. For more information on the series, please visit the Elect>Ed webpage.
Previous Programs
Municipal Market Disclosure: Fundamentals and Evolving Practices
April 8–9, 2025 | Costa Mesa, CA
Advanced Public Funds Investing: The Analytics of Investment Selection
January 22–23, 2025 | Costa Mesa, CA
