March 8, 2021

Leading for Organizational Impact: The Looking Glass Experience provides insight into leading within an organization. When leaders of departments and divisions see challenges and opportunities through the eyes of others, it impacts their individual expertise. A narrow focus is useful in the...

Drawing from research and best practices, as well as stories from successful women, this program will help participants identify the obstacles in their own workplace and increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of what it takes to be successful as a women leader. The result will benefit...

High-performing managers negotiate everyday—with colleagues, among teams, with other departments, and even with other companies and external stakeholders. While the positions and parties may vary, the outcomes often dictate team and organizational success. Good negotiation skills and outcomes are...

Understanding the Principles of Fundraising Funders and donors are growing savvier and more sophisticated in the way they make giving choices. Hence, the need for nonprofit organizations to understand the changing ‘donor market’ and their stakeholders has become more imperative than ever. It...

Imperial Leadership in a Technology Driven World Programme is a five-day immersive course that equips participants with the skills to lead their teams through the digital age. The programme offers a practical and personalised learning approach, backed by theory and delivered through interactive...

Driving Performance in Teams, Organizations, and Partnerships Collaboration well done — whether at the individual, team or enterprise level —sparks creative problem solving and powers value creation. In this intense, interactive program, you’ll learn the why, what and how of collaboration in the...

The longest-running program of its kind in the world, the Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is designed for leaders of managers…managers in the middle. It is built around 6 factors vital to the success of managers: influence, communication, thinking and acting systematically, self-awareness,...

A leadership programme that makes an impact You will learn to inspire and lead others by better understanding yourself and how you relate to people and situations. The Leadership Programme will develop your personal leadership skills, helping you to achieve your professional goals and deliver...

A concrete understanding of contracting principles can yield numerous benefits, even for non-contracting personnel. Build a strong foundation for future contracting work through an introduction to the Federal acquisition process by participating in extensive and relevant simulations. With an...

Signing the lease is only the beginning—what comes next can impact costs, tenant satisfaction, and the success of an acquisition management program. Leasing personnel must first understand the activities before, during, and after occupancy to successfully navigate lease administration. You will...

You will develop working familiarity with a risk-based approach to monitoring, apply techniques for assessing recipients, and gain insight into potential problem areas in grants administration. These insights inform how you can ensure proper spending of Federal funds on approved activities. This...

Customer service has always been an integral part of business or agency mission, but social media has made the customer experience more easily shared with and visible to everyone. Recognizing and interpreting customer concerns at all levels of the organization will help you address issues before...

Whether you are managing a small, low-risk project or a multi-million-dollar initiative, project management tools, techniques, and practices enable you to get the job done—at budget and within deadline. You will gain an understanding of how to apply project management skills to successfully...

Effective justification of defense budget requests make the difference between your budget being approved or rejected. An approved budget enables budgeteers to support delivering programs and their agency’s fulfillment of the mission. Budgeteers must also prepare a budget justification that...

Performance auditors conduct complex audits, provide recommendations to improve processes, and support decision-making through data analysis. It is critical for both auditors and auditees to gain insight into how effective performance audits are performed with such varied responsibilities. You...

How do you incorporate strategic considerations into your daily communication? Communicating strategically involves intentional communication that strengthens professional relationships and builds a productive working environment. Learn to communicate intentionally and strategically in daily...

HR professionals must use data to inform decision-making and to make strategic business recommendations. You will gain an understanding of why and how analytics are used in HR, learn and apply an Analytics Process Model, and, using Microsoft Excel®, derive the most relevant data and techniques...

Insight into sound business strategy is critical to problem-solving and decision-making within a mission-critical organization. Developing a strong foundation in data analysis techniques helps lead to this gained insight. You will learn numerous analytical techniques, including data preparation,...

Maintain your FAC-COR or DoD-COR Certification in an advanced class facilitated by an expert who can answer your most nuanced questions. Going far beyond just developing COR documentation, you will develop critical thinking, procurement strategy, requirements definition, and contract management...

Contracting and program personnel must understand the legal and practical implications of government contract claims. By examining case studies, you will gain an understanding of the different elements of a claim, and best practices for how to avoid claims. Learning Objectives Explain what...

Government employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appointed funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical component of stewarding Federal funds. By exploring the Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) Principles of Federal...

Many organisations develop software using an Agile methodology. An Agile software development approach is characterised by iterative and incremental development to achieve significant productivity benefits, such as faster time-to-market and cost & time savings. The Agile approach's benefits to...

Contracting for construction comes with its own set of guidelines and approaches. Personnel responsible for construction contracting must understand the nuances of the construction acquisition and contracting phases to successfully obtain goods and services. You will gain the knowledge and skills...

Most Federal agencies have experienced a lack of cost and pricing expertise within their contracting workforce, which leads to waste and other funding misuse. Understanding how indirect costs function will allow you greater oversight and control of your agency’s financials. Learning...

Producing accurate and timely Federal financial statements is the basic function of Federal financial personnel. But to successfully accomplish that task, staff must understand the accounting practices that support this important activity. You will gain an understanding of how to generate...

Effective internal control is the first line of defense against waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of Federal funds. Complying with regulations that ensure reliability and accountability of financial information is not only critical to the success of an organization or agency, but is also...

Numerous legal considerations must be taken into account during the procurement process. You will learn the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement through this Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting (FAC-C) and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies encourage organizations to employ performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods. However, there are unique considerations surrounding PBAs, including standards of quality and methods of surveillance. You will learn the comprehensive...

Contract administration is comprised of planning, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and other key phases. It poses challenges such as: How do you handle a contract modification? What kind of oversight does a subcontractor require? You will examine the duties performed by contracting...

Grant funders need tools and know-how to assess the financial capabilities of their recipients—before, during, and after a Federal grant award. The ability to know when and how to evaluate recipients, conduct risk assessments, and monitor activities through financial statements, audit reports,...

Business analysts and project managers cannot achieve project objectives without first conducting effective requirements gathering and analysis. This critical first step can determine whether a project will be successful or encounter problems throughout the project life cycle. You will learn how...

Developing a thorough understanding of the audit process and how the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) are applied at all agency levels can help you avoid errors associated with the audit phase. You will learn to assess risk, apply standards of evidence, and support audit...

This exciting program prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. Building on your medical education and possible clinical experience, this course provides the RN and PA with fundamental skills necessary to advise law firms, health care providers,...

All engineers should be particularly concerned with patent law. This constitutionally-based discipline has to do with the process by which an invention, and its creator, are protected by the law from infringement and unfair competition. The class will deal with patent applications, research and...

This exciting course is designed to teach advanced and specialized approaches to utilize the legal resources available in a law library, and elsewhere. The conceptual differences between computer-assisted legal research and hard copy research will be taught. You will also learn how to formulate...

Employment law is a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees. This course will cover statutes such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Railway Labor Act, and other various statutes dealing with public employees. Topics to be included are master and...

You’ve probably heard the horror stories about that grueling first year of law school. That’s likely the main reason you signed up for this course! Rest assured that you’ve done the right thing. The best way to avoid the pitfalls of the first set of courses is to prepare yourself for the unique...

The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs. Paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of paralegals to increase 15% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the...

With this exciting, fast-paced class you will learn many of the legal terms, causes of action, and remedies available to victims of personal injury accidents. We will review the negligence theory of torts upon which many personal injury claims are based. Students will discuss interviewing,...

This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office. Course topics include: computer operating systems and peripheral devices; time tracking and billing software;...

Participants will be prepared to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, crisis hotlines, and with state and county governments to assist crime victims in progressing through the criminal justice system and toward successful recovery. Course topics...

This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study such topics as: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written...

This exciting course is designed to teach legal investigation to those interested in pursuing a new career and those presently working in the legal field. At the end of the course, students will be qualified to assist attorneys, paralegals, insurance companies and private businesses, as well as...

This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution...

With an ever-increasing eye on key players in the Executive and Legislative Branches, Federal employees must learn to properly appropriate, allocate, and spend billions of Federal dollars annually. Through examination of current events, you will learn the formulation, enactment, and execution...

Successful project managers do more than manage scope, schedule, cost, and resources; they exhibit the leadership and communication skills that propel a project forward and inspire confidence in those they lead. You will learn to develop the skills to optimize your team’s effectiveness by...

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to different recipient types. Use the cost principles throughout the grants lifecycle: budget...

Federal agencies are faced with tight economic conditions, shifting priorities, and public demand to deliver results. Program managers must not only manage multiple projects, but also ensure that those projects align with agency goals—all while maximizing performance and minimizing risk. You will...

All projects require monitoring and controlling to meet their objectives, whether delivering a research program or a nuclear submarine. Delivering a project within the promised timeframe (schedule), allocated budget (cost), and agreed-upon features (scope) is a fundamental challenge for every...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. You will learn these skills and...

Learning Objectives Understand and describe concepts of the Agile/Scrum environment Apply Agile framework principles and techniques Examine the components of Scrum Master planning Analyze techniques and tools of successful Federal Scrum Masters Examine how to manage and monitor...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. You will learn these skills and...

Reactionary, short-term thinking limits an individual’s—and an organization’s—growth and success. When you consider the larger picture, you gain a valuable perspective that enables you to make decisions to address immediate needs and achieve long-term success. You will identify characteristics of...

Once a Federal agency has determined a specific business need, it must initiate a project to satisfy that need. But how can a project manager align that project with the project management principles that support it? Learn foundational concepts such as cost estimating, earned value management...

Federal personnel who work with Congress should know how it is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of Congress by exploring best practices for interacting with...