Strong project outcomes depend on more than schedules and budgets; they depend on leadership. This course is built for federal employees who manage or contribute to projects and want to grow from managing tasks to genuinely leading people. You will examine what separates leadership from management, see how the leadership Power Skills in PMI's Talent Triangle and the PMBOK Guide drive project success, and pick up practical ways to navigate the constraints you face every day, from tight budgets and deadlines to uneven team performance.
Across six modules you will explore leadership models and how organizational structures shape your authority and influence, assess your own leadership style, and assemble a toolkit of emotional intelligence, motivation, communication, and delegation skills. You will study how teams develop and what it takes to lead high-performing ones, then apply it all to realistic case scenarios. By the end, you will be ready to lead project teams with greater confidence, clarity, and impact in your federal workplace.
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 course live online or as self-paced training. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
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.
Learn at your own pace with pre-recorded video lessons and hands-on exercises. Work through the material on your schedule with access to course content and resources.
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
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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We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.
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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