The Municipal Elected Officials Institute consists of both in-person and online courses. Elected officials who complete all of the required coursework receive a certificate and graduate from the Institute.

Officials must complete seven required courses to graduate. Sessions A and B are full-day sessions and are offered in conjunction with the Municipal Association's Hometown Legislative Action Day held each February. Officials must take Session A before Session B.  

The five other required courses are offered at three different times during the year at the regionals councils of governments' locations. Officials may also take these required courses online.