NM Certified Advocate for Public Ethics
New Mexico EDGE is proud to offer the NM EDGE Certified Advocate in Public Ethic (CAPE) certification. The CAPE certification is composed of nine ethics classes resulting from a collaboration of strategic partners with a shared vision for advancing ethics awareness and promoting ethical behavior in New Mexico's public sector.
The CAPE program is designed to provide New Mexico pubic officials with a comprehensive course of study in public service ethics including how ethics relate to New Mexico law, decision-making, public-private partnerships, stewardship, conflict of interest, appearances v. reality, and much more.
Classes are delivered throughout the year in both in-person and live online formats.
PE 110 A – Ethics: Know the Law I
PE 140 – Dangerous Liaisons
PE 147 – Risky Business: Preventing & Mitigating Damage
PE 220 – Principle Based Decision Making
PE 239 – Ethical Leadership
PE 271 - Right versus Right (Ethical Dilemmas)
Cost of the Certification
One Time NM EDGE New Student Enrollment Fee: $50.00
Certification Classes: $675.00
Total Cost: $725.00
*As of July 1, 2025, cost will increase by $10.00 from $75.00 to $85.00 per course.
What Others are Saying
Cassie Green, Human Resources Director
“Something I like about NM EDGE classes is the interaction between the instructors and students. The program has expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally within the public sector and my position.”
Gabrielle Schultz, Training Specialist
“I sincerely admire the time and energy the staff and instructors of the NM EDGE program put into ensuring student success as it shows how we can all lead by example. In participating in the NM EDGE program, I have gained a strong cohort of mentors and colleagues and the confidence to work along-side them. Santa Fe County, and all other agencies working with the NM EDGE program, benefits directly by building an educated, compassionate, and informed workforce beyond what traditional schooling may teach us.”'
Silke Humpe, Senior County Services Specialist
“This program instills a moral code of conduct that includes accountability, care and respect, honesty, transparency, compassion and respect for the rule of law. I personally apply what I have learned on a daily basis, which includes respecting colleagues, maintaining confidentiality, following company policies, delivering high quality work, meeting deadlines and by having a positive attitude towards tasks and team goals. My company, I believe, benefits from this program because it leads to a better employee performance, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and trust.”