21st Century Leadership: Certificate Programs for Federal Leaders

The demand for qualified leaders in the federal government is greater than ever. Our carefully curated Leadership Certificate Series encourages accelerated learning with immediate opportunities to apply enhanced skills in change management, decision-making, leveraging technology, building effective teams, and more.

Each program includes five courses focused on topics tailored to specific leadership levels, and all align with OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Three distinct levels ensure your agency has a program designed for every stage of career development.

Three Levels of Leadership Certificate Programs

Emerging Leader Certificate Program: Designed for employees endorsed for future leadership or proactive professionals preparing for advancement.
New/Current Leader Certificate Program: Ideal for individuals recently promoted or serving in a leadership role for five years or less.
Experienced Leader Certificate Program: Best suited for leaders who have held formal authority positions for five years or more.

This live webinar provides a clear overview of all three certificate levels and how they build the leadership competencies federal employees need to advance their careers.

Key Takeaways

Explore flexible options to take the next step in your leadership journey.
Develop critical skills and strengthen your federal career by earning a leadership certificate.
Differentiate between the three certificate levels and determine which is right for you.

What You’ll Learn

Overview of the GSUSA Leadership Certificate Series.
Proven benefits of leadership training and credentials for building leadership careers.
Courses designed for quick learning and immediate application in change management, managing money and people, emerging technology, team building, decision-making, and more.
Instructors are subject matter experts with proven government experience.
Targeted course content that addresses the day-to-day challenges federal employees face.
Why demonstrating proficiency in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is essential for advanced leadership positions.
Flexible scheduling options.

Take The Next Step With a Relevant Course

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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Aspiring Leader Program

IDLEAD7210
Weekdays only
10 Days
Open to beginners
1:1 Mentoring

The Aspiring Leader Program (ALP) is a six-week program designed to prepare employees for leadership and professional growth. Understanding the importance of planning early in one’s career, this program guides participants to develop a strategy for personal leadership and career development. The program has a target audience of GS professionals up to the Grade 7 level, or those who possess an equivalent classification in a wage grade series or in the private sector.

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Executive Potential Program

IDEPPG8400
Weekdays only
20 Days
Open to beginners
1:1 Mentoring

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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Executive Leadership Program

IDELPG9000
Weekdays only
20 Days
Open to beginners
1:1 Mentoring

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 strengthen their knowledge, expand their experience, and increase their impact through a curated selection of competency-based developmental activities.

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