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Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision-Makers

Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision-Makers

MIC 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 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 developing and 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.

Training Components

Asset Management Essentials Primer

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

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.

Release Date

April 2026

Asset Management 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

Release Date

April 2026