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Federal Leadership Training at Graduate School USA

Prepare for every stage of federal leadership with cohort-based programs that build the skills to lead people and organizational change.

by Graduate School USA

Graduate School USA’s Leadership programs provide a structured pathway for aspiring, new, and experienced federal leaders.

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CLM Leadership Deck

From foundational skills to executive-level development, our cohort-based programs build competencies in leading self, people, and organizational change. 

Highlights

  • Cohort leadership programs for GS 7–15 employees
  • Four progressive levels: Aspiring, New, Executive, and Executive Potential Leaders
  • Experiential learning model with hands-on projects and interactive workshops
  • Proven career impact: most graduates promoted or considered for promotion
  • 250+ experienced federal instructors and 10,000+ emerging leaders trained since 1995
  • Flexible modalities: in-person, virtual, or blended formats

Learn more in these courses

  • New Leader Program

    • IDNLED7300
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
    • Open to beginners

    The New Leader Program (NLP) is a six-month program designed to prepare employees at the GS 7-11 levels for management and leadership positions. The program theme is "Leading Self." The program objectives are to give motivated individuals the confidence and training they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.

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  • Executive Leadership Program

    • IDELPG9000
    • Weekdays only
    • 20 Days
    • Open to beginners

    The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is a nine-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for mid-level employees at the GS-11 to GS-13 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading People." The program objectives are to help participants expand their knowledge, experience, and increase their visibility through a myriad of competency-based developmental activities.

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  • Executive Potential Program

    • IDEPPG8400
    • Weekdays only
    • 20 Days
    • Open to beginners

    The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent. 

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