The demand for skilled leaders in the federal government is greater than ever before. This program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and manage organizational change effectively.
By completing this certificate program aligned with the executive core qualifications (ECQs) identified by OPM, emerging leaders will be well-equipped to lead their organizations with confidence and strategic vision.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 1 Day
Understand essential principles that shape effective management in government or agency settings, from leadership fundamentals to resource alignment and digital tools. This one-day introductory training connects key management disciplines and helps prepare participants for supervisory responsibilities.
Unit 2 1 Day
This foundational seminar offers insight into the psychology of organizational change. Participants examine emotional responses, framing techniques, and planning strategies to support successful transformations and workplace adaptation.
Unit 3 2 Days
Through case examples and exercises, learn tactics to cultivate trust, build stakeholder support, and strengthen organizational relationships for mission-focused collaboration.
Unit 4 1 Day
Participants explore how organizational clarity and stakeholder focus contribute to high performance. Through real-world scenarios, you will build skills in goal alignment, decision quality, process improvement, and relationship-focused leadership.
Unit 5 1 Day
Designed for aspiring leaders and professionals, Building Coalitions at Work (LEAD 7340) focuses on communication, trust-building, and collaboration strategies to form alliances across teams and agencies. You’ll learn to cultivate influence and create supportive relationships that improve organizational effectiveness.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.
Attend this certificate program in-person in Washington, DC or Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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