Administrative Officers/Executive Assistants Workshop Course (Blended)
- IDADMB7001
- Weekdays only
- 8 Days
- Open to beginners
Develop essential skills and competencies to excel as an Administrative Officer or Executive Assistant in federal roles.
To be a key contributor in your organization, you need well-developed communication and professional skills.
Develop essential skills and competencies to excel as an Administrative Officer or Executive Assistant in federal roles.
Learn strategies to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and reduce stress while handling multiple responsibilities.
Learn practical strategies to manage your time effectively, prioritize tasks, and boost productivity in both professional and personal settings.
Master the strategies and tools needed to plan and lead engaging, productive virtual meetings using platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams; ideal for professionals seeking to enhance collaboration and meeting outcomes.
Boost your professional impact by developing structured self-management, time organization, and interpersonal effectiveness strategies.
Learn how to onboard staff effectively in federal settings by planning for success, setting expectations, and ensuring readiness through structured support systems.
Develop facilitation skills to lead productive, inclusive group sessions, problem-solving meetings, and learning events.
Enhance your listening and memory skills to improve productivity, confidence, and information retention.
Enhance your ability to write clear, purposeful correspondence suited for government audiences.
Enhance your proofreading skills with practical techniques, checklists, and exercises to ensure error-free documents.
This practical, interactive course helps job seekers craft a strong resume tailored to a specific job. Participants will learn how to highlight skills, job experience, and accomplishments that address a potential employer’s needs. Participants will also learn resume writing techniques that demonstrate their ability to help solve an employer’s problems from day one. Additionally, the course provides direction on preparing and delivering a confident “elevator speech” for the interview stage and handling common questions in both mock and real-life job interview scenarios. Participants will give and receive feedback to sharpen both writing and presentation skills, improving their ability to stand out in the selection process.
Develop your critical thinking skills to enhance your writing skills so that the reader can understand your intended message. Critically read information so you can analyze and understand the message of the writer.
Strengthen clarity, concision, and organization in your professional writing using Federal Plain Language principles and a repeatable process.
In the Advanced Writing class, you will take your writing to the next level by using case studies, group work, and longer written exercises to build on basic writing concepts and skills, including techniques for writing strong persuasive documents that connect logically, powerfully, and effectively with even resistant readers. You will also discuss and practice strategies for writing clear, concise technical documents for all levels of readers.
This dynamic, advanced-level writing course weaves together instruction designed to sharpen both your critical thinking and writing skills. Through interactive sessions, you will implement strategies to think critically when analyzing problems and use a structured process to craft innovative solutions. You will then apply those thinking skills to improve your writing by analyzing techniques for structuring effective persuasive arguments using strong logic with a reader-centric focus. By blending the study of critical thinking and writing, this course empowers you to be a more effective, successful communicator.
Learn how to craft clear, concise, and technically accurate documents—such as SOPs, Federal Register notices, or white papers—for government audiences.
Strengthen grammar, usage, and editorial confidence through mastery of punctuation, sentence structure, capitalization, verb forms, and pronoun agreement.
Enhance your ability to deliver concise, impactful briefings tailored to your audience and objectives.
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.
Learn to deliver exceptional customer service by identifying customer needs, enhancing service quality, and resolving issues effectively.
Enhance workplace communication by identifying styles, interpreting feedback, and overcoming barriers to understanding.
Master the skills to transform conflicts into productive, win-win outcomes using proven constructive approaches.
Master the fundamental communication skills needed to get ahead. Much of your job success depends on your ability to communicate well, both in person and on paper. Discover how to analyze verbal and nonverbal communications, write clearly and concisely, organize and deliver an oral presentation, and break down communication barriers to work better with others.
Develop effective verbal and non‑verbal communication skills to improve workplace relationships and clarity.
Gain strategies for interacting effectively with challenging personalities using empathy, structure, and communication frameworks.
Build confidence in public speaking with expert coaching, audience analysis, and effective presentation techniques.
Strengthen customer service by mastering listening, empathy, and responsive communication with internal and external customers.
Build structured negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial outcomes in complex, high-stakes interactions.
Join us for a beginner Excel workshop where you'll learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing. This comprehensive course is perfect for those with limited experience looking to expand their proficiency.
Learn intermediate Excel functions like VLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and how to summarize data with Pivot Tables, Sort & Filter databases, and split and join text. Gain the skills needed to utilize complex Excel functions and prepare for more advanced training.
Learn advanced Excel functions, macros, and data analysis to improve efficiency and manage complex data in any job setting. This advanced course is ideal for Excel power-users.
Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and go from beginner to pro with this hands-on bootcamp. Learn functions, Pivot Tables, macros, and time-saving techniques to conquer all the key skills needed to excel in Excel.
In this hands-on course, learn how to automate repetitive tasks in Microsoft Excel using VBA programming. Develop macros, custom commands, and new worksheet functions to streamline your Excel workflow and increase productivity.
Learn to clean, organize, and reshape data quickly with Power Query, a powerful tool built into Excel and Power BI. This hands-on course will teach you how to streamline your data preparation process for analysis and reporting.
This course is designed to inspire, equip, and empower women to step confidently into leadership roles in the federal government. Throughout this journey, we explore the unique strengths, perspectives, and contributions women bring to leadership roles. Each module is thoughtfully crafted to address key aspects of leadership development and provide you with the tools, insights, and confidence to make a meaningful impact.
This dynamic course is designed to empower women leaders by addressing key challenges and fostering essential skills for personal and professional growth. Participants will explore common confidence issues faced by women in leadership roles and develop actionable strategies to overcome imposter syndrome.
Participants will explore key negotiation techniques tailored to overcome challenges and leverage strengths unique to women in advocacy roles. The class focuses on building skills in influence and persuasion while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
This course equips professional women with the tools and strategies to enhance their visibility and influence in the workplace. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will learn how to network effectively, build meaningful mentoring relationships, and create strong support systems to foster career growth and resilience.
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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Attend courses 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.
All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
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August 25–26
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Enhance leadership effectiveness by developing emotional intelligence skills to inspire teams and drive organizational success. |
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August 26–28
Tuesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,199
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios. |
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August 26–28
Tuesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,199
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Build confidence in public speaking with expert coaching, audience analysis, and effective presentation techniques. |
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August 27–29
Wednesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,299
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management. |
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August 27–28
Wednesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Develop essential communication skills to build trust, foster collaboration, and inspire teams as an effective leader. |
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