NCPERS University
Your Path to Fiduciary Excellence
Whether you’re a new trustee or an experienced professional, NCPERS University provides a clear path forward in your fiduciary journey. Interactive exercises and real-world case studies provide actionable insights, while our certification program can help you level up your pension knowledge and demonstrate your commitment to fiduciary excellence.
These pre-conference programs are designed to give trustees and pension professionals the tools, confidence, and practical skills to excel—not just during our events, but in every decision that shapes your fund’s future.
- Build your foundational knowledge with NCPERS Trustee Essentials Training (formerly known as the Trustee Educational Seminar, or TEDS).
- Find timely insights to navigate emerging challenges with NCPERS Fiduciary in Focus Workshop (formerly known as the Program for Advanced Trustee Studies, or PATS).
- Gain the skills needed to lead a high-performing, resilient pension fund with confidence with NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute.
Every new trustee should start with a solid foundation. NCPERS Trustee Essentials Training (formerly known as the Trustee Educational Seminar, or TEDS) is designed to provide new trustees and public pension plan staff with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to make informed decisions and effectively fulfil their fiduciary duties.
Conveniently held each May immediately before NCPERS Annual Conference & Exhibition, this interactive, expert-led program covers the fundamentals of investing, actuarial science, board policies, and plan governance. Join us next in Las Vegas, NV on May 16–17, 2026, immediately followed by the Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE).
Take your learning to the next level with NCPERS Fiduciary in Focus Workshop (formerly known as Program for Advanced Trustee Studies, or PATS). Hands-on exercises, collaborative discussions, and expert guidance in a small classroom setting help prepare trustees and pension staff to tackle today’s most pressing fiduciary challenges.
Conveniently held each October before NCPERS fall conferences, this program dives deep into two timely, high-impact topics, equipping participants with tools needed to navigate emerging issues with clarity.
Join us next in Nashville, TN on October 24-25, 2026, immediately followed by the Public Safety Conference.
Held annually in both the spring and fall, NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute is where pension professionals and experienced trustees go to become certified experts in the skills needed to strengthen their retirement systems. Through real-world case studies and tailored insights in a small classroom setting, you’ll learn advanced strategies to enhance board performance, ensure compliance, manage risk, and address workforce challenges—equipping you to lead a high-performing, resilient pension fund with confidence.
Once you complete all four modules (Governance, Finance, Risk Management, and Human Capital), put your knowledge to the test: Demonstrate your commitment to fiduciary excellence and public pension management by earning your Advanced Fiduciary certification.
Join us in Las Vegas, NV on May 16–17, 2026, immediately followed by the Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE).