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Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision Makers

Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision Makers

Our Commitment

MIC is dedicated to preparing elected officials and decision makers to understand and apply asset management principles in policy development and planning. The Asset Management (AM) Essentials Primer and eLearning will provide support to elected officials and decision makers to make informed infrastructure decisions.

Elected officials and decision makers are essential partners in implementing successful infrastructure strategies across Michigan. Their involvement ensures projects are funded, well-planned, accountable to the public, and aligned with long-term community needs.

Asset Management (AM) Essentials Learning Objectives

  1. Explain how decades of decisions have shaped Michigan’s current infrastructure challenges.
  2. Describe the role of elected officials and decision makers in planning and decision-making processes.
  3. Identify compounding factors that complicate infrastructure decisions.
  4. Understand key asset management concepts—such as asset registry, life cycle cost, risk management, and levels of service—and how they apply to decision-making.
  5. Articulate the benefits of improved asset management practices for your community and organization.
  6. Outline steps to begin your asset management journey and identify key resources and stakeholders to support the process.

AM Essentials Primer and eLearning: 

Blue cover page with alternating light blue and navy lines that cross each other in the middle of the page. The Michigan Infrastructure Council Logo and Michigan Department of Treasury logo are located at the bottom right hand corner of the image. In the top left hand corner it states "Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision Makers in Michigan"

AM Essentials Primer

A concise booklet introducing participants to the core principles of asset management and its impact on delivering sustainable infrastructure services.

Format: Handbook, free to download and share

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

Convenience: Review at your own pace and save to use as a reference

Download the Primer

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AM Essentials eLearning

An abbreviated version of the Asset Management Champions Program, this course provides a big-picture overview of asset management tailored for elected officials and decision-makers.

Format: Asynchronous, open enrollment

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

Convenience: Complete at your own pace

Access this free training through the MIC Community Learning Center, available on MiLogin. 

How to Sign Up for the eLearning

Step 1
Sign into MiLogin

Sign in or create a MiLogin account using your work email address

Please note, after requesting access you may be contacted for additional information via email in order to determine your eligibility. If the requested information is not provided by the stated deadline in the email, your application will be denied for “failure to provide additional information” and you will need to restart the process again.

For any additional assistance with accessing your MiLogin account, please reach out to MIC staff at mic@michigan.gov.

Step 2
Request Access for the MIC Community Learning Center

If you are interested in taking our free online AM Essentials course, request access by:

  • Signing into your MiLogin Account with your work email address,
  • Click on the “Discover Online Services” tab on the top right-hand corner of the screen,
  • Type “MIC Community Learning Center” into the search bar or filter by the state agency “Michigan Department of Treasury” to locate and select "MIC Community Learning Center",
  • Lastly, review the agreement terms and submit your request for access

Please note, after requesting access you may be contacted for additional information via email in order to determine your eligibility. If the requested information is not provided by the stated deadline, your application will be denied for failure to provide additional information, and you will need to restart the process again.

If you are having issues with requesting access, please reach out to MIC staff at mic@michigan.gov for assistance.

Step 3
Get Started

Once your application has been reviewed and approved by staff, you will receive a notification if you have been approved for access to the MIC Community Learning Center.

Once approved, applicants can access the AM Essentials Training by logging into their MiLogin homepage and clicking the MIC Community Learning Center. 

If you are having troubles accessing the platform please contact us at mic@michigan.gov for assistance.

Need Assistance? 

Contact us at mic@michigan.gov for assistance with accessing the eLearning or for other questions or concerns.