Name: The First 90 Days for New Federal Managers Course (Self-Paced)
Price: 1049.0 USD
Availability: InStock

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

This course is self-paced. For the live version, enroll in The First 90 Days for New Federal Managers.

The first 90 days in a federal management role set the tone for the rest of a leader's tenure. This hands-on course guides new federal managers through the early decisions, conversations, and habits that build credibility, trust, and momentum. Participants learn how to assess the team and environment they have inherited, set priorities aligned with agency mission, and avoid the most common missteps new supervisors make. The course combines reflection, planning templates, and federal-specific scenarios to help managers arrive on day one with a clear, confident plan.

Full Tuition

$1,049
Due before the class starts

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

Learning Experience Highlights

Training from government‑experienced instructors

Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DoD

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

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Real-world solutions

Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.

125+ departments & agencies served

Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.

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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in GSUSA online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.

Earn a Certificate of Completion

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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The First 90 Days for New Federal Managers Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Diagnose the team, mission context, and stakeholder landscape
Build credibility and trust with employees, peers, and leadership
Describe the roles that effective communication and active listening play in success
Analyze and adjust to communication styles
Set priorities and early wins aligned with agency goals
Hold effective one-on-ones and team launch conversations
Build a personal 30/60/90-day leadership plan

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Stepping Into the Role

From individual contributor to supervisor
Mindset shifts and common new-manager traps
Reflection: What kind of leader do I want to be?

Module 2: Listening and Learning in the First 30 Days

Listening tours with employees, peers, and stakeholders
Reading the mission, the metrics, and the culture
Learn about the steps in active listening

Module 3: Communication Skills

Describe the importance of communication in your job role.
Identify different types of communication styles.
Analyze the audiences with whom you are communicating.
Describe ways to adjust communication styles depending on the audience.

Module 4: Setting Direction and Early Wins

Translating agency strategy into team priorities
Identifying high-impact early wins
Activity: Draft your team's top three priorities

Module 5: Building Trust Through Conversations

Running effective one-on-ones
Team launch and re-launch meetings
Difficult conversations on day 45

Module 6: Capstone — Your 90-Day Plan

Capstone Activity: Build your 30/60/90-Day Plan based on SMART goals
Closing: Sustaining momentum past day 90

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$1,049.00	Total You Pay