New Leader Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
IDNLSP

Develop Core Leadership Skills for Managing Change, Building Teams, and Leading with Influence in the Federal Government

Unlock your leadership potential with key skills in change management, team building, and federal workplace leadership

$2,999 36 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 36 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Proprietary workbooks included
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 3.6 CEUs

This certificate program is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take New/Current Leader Certificate Program.

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.

  • This program provides a comprehensive understanding of change dynamics and their impact on individuals and organizations. Participants will analyze reactions to change and tolerance for change, and develop the skills necessary to lead effective change management strategies.
  • Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of establishing and strengthening relationships with others to get work done effectively. Courses cover key topics such as understanding yourself and others, building teams, and appreciating diversity, equity, and inclusion. Participants will also gain an overview of essential leadership and management skills, including prioritizing, decision-making, goal setting, and implementation.
  • The program investigates the skills needed to manage finances, human resources, and technology within the federal workplace, providing a broad understanding of federal guidelines and real expectations for managers.
  • Participants will explore how influence can be utilized by leaders to increase the likelihood of success, including building relationships, using persuasion and negotiation, and forming partnerships and coalitions.

By completing this certificate program, new and current leaders will be well-equipped to lead their teams and organizations effectively. Participants should expect to complete the program within one (1) year.

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This course has a prerequisite

Recently promoted to a leadership role or have been a leader for five years or less. 

Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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