Leadership, Supervision & Management Certificate

Given the challenges facing government today-increased accountability, changing laws and regulations, tighter budgets - the demand for leaders is greater than ever before. The Graduate School’s Certificate of Accomplishment programs provide the education and foundation needed to develop key individuals that are critical to the successful operation of the public sector.
Our Leadership, Supervision and Management Certificate encompass three levels:

1. Team Leader Certificate Program
2. Supervisor Certificate Program
3. Manager Certificate Program

The Leadership, Supervision and Management certificate programs comply with OPM requirements listed in CFR Title 5, Subchapter B, Part 410 Training and part 412 Supervisory, Management and Executive Development.

You will have up to two years to complete any one of the three program certificate. You may apply for the certificate program online. For more information about this or other certificate programs, please contact the certificate counselor at (202) 314-3320 or

Supervisor Certificate Program
Focusing on key supervisory competencies of communication and developing others, the Supervisor Certificate Program enables participants to lead successfully and inspire those they supervise. The curriculum addresses such skills as delegation, motivation, coaching and mentoring—all associated with managing the performance of others.

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Required Courses	Elective Courses (Select 2)
Introduction to Supervision (SUPV7001D) 3.0 CEU Federal Human Resources Management for Supervisors and Managers (PMGT7102D) 3.0 CEU Constructive Conflict Resolution (COMM7004D) 1.8 CEU Coaching Skills for Today’s Leaders (MGMT9002D) 0.6 CEU Decision Making & Problem Solving (MGMT8102D) 1.2 CEU	Writing for Results (WRIT7110D) 1.2 CEU Telework: A Managers Perspective (MGMT9021D) 0.3 CEU Leveraging People Networks to Improve Performance (GS Connect) (LEAD9002A) 0.6 CEU Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills (GS Connect) (LEAD8500A) 1.2 CEU
In conjunction with your professional field, you're required to select and complete a related Graduate School course in your field that will enhance your expertise in your profession. This selected course is subject to the approval of the Certificate Course Manager.

Manager Certificate Program
Effective government managers are responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that ensures agency success. Through this curriculum, participants explore such critical issues as setting and implementing management controls; aligning human capital efforts; and being attuned to the political dynamics. Create a framework for enabling change and organizational dynamics.

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Required Courses	Elective Courses (Select 2)
Introduction to Management (MGMT7099D)* 3.0 CEU * This course is for those who have been managing for 3 years or less or: If you have been a manager for more than 3 years and have previously attended Graduate School USA’s Introduction to Management, please submit an essay to the Certificate Course Manager documenting your management experience and expertise. Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills (GS Connect) (LEAD8500A) 1.2 CEU Introduction to Financial Management (FINC7000D) 24 CPE Strategic Human Capital Management (PMGT7015D) 1.2 CEU	Enabling Organizational Change (GS Connect) (LEAD9001A) 0.6 CEU Executive View of Project Management (PROJ9003D) 0.6 CEU Measuring Federal Government Performance (PGMT8032D) 1.2 CEU EEO for Supervisors and Managers (EEOP8101D 1.2 CEU
In conjunction with your professional field, you’re required to select and complete a related Graduate School course in your field that will enhance your expertise in your profession. This selected course is subject to the approval of the Certificate Course Manager.