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Leadership Certificate Programs in Washington, DC or Live Online

Hands-on Training from Experts Small class sizes

Graduate School USA’s leadership certificate programs are comprised of one and two-day courses with a focused curriculum designed to quickly impart knowledge and skills that you can immediately use.

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Emerging Leader Certificate

If you’ve been recommended by a superior for future leadership or if you’re a proactive self-starter, these courses are right for you!

  • Exploring Change at Work Course

    • IDLEAD7300
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Explore why change matters and how individuals and organizations respond by learning proven strategies to navigate transitions successfully.

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  • Leading Through Relationship-Building Course

    • IDLEAD7310
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop leadership influence by forming trust-based connections and leveraging collaboration to deliver shared results.

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  • Creating a Results-Driven Culture Course

    • IDLEAD7320
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to align mission, vision, and goals by optimizing decision-making, relationships, and operational effectiveness.

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  • Principles of Managing Organizations Course

    • IDLEAD7330
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Explore leadership, financial, human capital, and technology management basics to help guide organizational success using a unified strategy.

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  • Building Coalitions at Work Course

    • IDLEAD7340
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Build the skills to develop and sustain workplace coalitions that drive collaboration, trust, and shared mission success.

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New/Current Leader Certificate

These courses are appropriate for employees who are new or recently promoted into a position of leadership. This includes those in the process of taking on a new role or have been in a position of leadership for three years or less.

  • Understanding and Implementing Change in the Workplace Course

    • IDLEAD7400
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Develop skills to guide organizational change by understanding both individual and group reactions and applying proven strategies for workplace transition.

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  • Establishing Effective Relationships With Employees Course

    • IDLEAD7410
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop strategies to build productive and supportive relationships with employees that enhance morale, accountability, and performance.

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  • Leading and Managing Others Course

    • IDLEAD7420
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Learn fundamental leadership and management skills, including decision-making, delegating, and goal-setting, to effectively lead others.

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  • Applying Management Skills to Meet Organizational Goals Course

    • IDLEAD7430
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Gain practical leadership skills in managing budgets, human resources, and technology to align team performance with organizational priorities.

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  • Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader Course

    • IDLEAD7440
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Develop the presence, credibility, and interpersonal strategies needed to influence across teams and networks.

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Training from government‑experienced instructors

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

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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.
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Real-world solutions

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

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Experienced Leader Certificate

If you have been in a formal position of authority for 5 years or more, these courses are right for you!

  • Leading Strategic Change Course

    • IDLEAD7500
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    • 1 Day
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    Lead complex organizational transformations with proven change management strategies and advanced planning techniques.

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  • Cultivating an Engaging Workplace Course

    • IDLEAD7510
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    Acquire tools to foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture that maximizes employee engagement and satisfaction.

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  • Achieving Organization-Wide Results Course

    • IDLEAD7520
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    • 1 Day
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    Innovate strategies to drive enterprise-wide performance improvement and mission delivery across federal organizations.

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  • Managing Money, People, and Technology Course

    • IDLEAD7530
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    • 1 Day
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    Explore integrated strategies for managing financial, human, and technological resources in federal agencies to enhance agency performance and efficiency.

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  • The Impact of Relationships and Coalitions Course

    • IDLEAD7540
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    • 1 Day
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    Deepen your ability to engage external partners by building strong interagency and public-sector coalitions that support mission goals.

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Attend courses 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.

On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

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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.

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Upcoming Leadership Certificate Programs Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

August 2025
New/Current Leader Certificate Program
August 26–October 23
Weekdays 9–4:30pm
$0
6 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Develop leadership skills in change management, team communication, and strategic decision-making.

Experienced Leader Certificate Program
August 27–October 1
Weekdays 9–4:30pm
$0
6 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Advance your leadership capabilities through targeted training in change management, organizational strategy, and team development. Designed for professionals with five or more years in formal leadership roles.

September 2025
Emerging Leader Certificate Program
September 2–October 2
Weekdays 9–4:30pm
$0
6 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.

Emerging Leader Certificate Program
September 2–October 2
Weekdays 9–4:30pm
$0
6 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.

New/Current Leader Certificate Program
September 3–October 23
Weekdays 9–4:30pm
$0
6 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Develop leadership skills in change management, team communication, and strategic decision-making.

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