Unlock your leadership potential and transform into an effective federal leader.
This program is tailored for professionals who have been leading others formally or informally for three years or less, or those who are in new leadership roles or have recently been promoted.
By completing this certificate program, new and current leaders will be well-equipped to lead their teams and organizations effectively.
Participants should expect to compete the program within one (1) year.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 1 Day
Learn how to manage change effectively in the workplace by applying a structured framework and recognizing emotional, behavioral, and cultural responses. This course provides leaders with tools to facilitate smoother transitions and achieve desired outcomes.
Unit 2 2 Days
Explore key techniques for engaging employees through active listening, feedback, and coaching in federal or public-sector settings. Participants gain skills to foster trust, improve communication, and support professional growth across teams.
Unit 3 1 Day
Ideal for newly promoted supervisors or informal leaders, this one-day course covers core concepts for transitioning into roles that oversee people and projects. Participants explore leadership responsibilities and apply practical skills for guiding teams.
Unit 4 1 Day
Designed for recently promoted managers or those who lead others in formal or informal roles for three years or less, this one‑day course explores the fundamentals of managerial effectiveness. Training offers a practical overview of federal financial, human capital, and technology management, emphasizing real-world application in workplace settings.
Unit 5 1 Day
Learn to earn trust and guide outcomes by influencing others through leadership behaviors and relational skills. This course focuses on building persuasive relationships, enhancing stakeholder credibility, and effectively communicating to lead shared initiatives.
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.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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