June 14, 2021

Maximize your leadership effectiveness and management influence using advanced EQ techniques. Emotional Intelligence refers to a set of emotional and social skills and competencies that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with...

Prerequisite Required: Before taking this course, registrants should complete all other Master's Certificate courses. This course uses Microsoft Project. Software and computers will be provided for each team. Familiarity with MS Project is not required to succeed in this course. In this last...

Becoming a leader is within your reach You have strong management experience. You’ve been told you have leadership potential. You know you can make a larger impact. You are poised to take the leap. How do you prepare yourself for the critical transition to a leadership role? The Leadership...

All businesses have to deal with Government – even if it’s just paying taxes and abiding by regulations. But increasingly many businesses also engage with Government – over taxes, regulations, research, development, provision of services and so on. Not every business can afford to have its own...

Successful projects depend on well-defined and well-understood requirements, including business requirements, product requirements, and specifications. Through effective requirements gathering, you can create the conditions necessary for your projects to succeed. This course teaches a...

Many leaders of faith-based institutions recognize the need to supplement their seminary or religious training with the skills needed for effective 21st-century organizational leadership. Designed specifically for such leaders, this residential executive education program offers the opportunity...

Take your emotional intelligence Leadership skills to a world-class level by understanding what drives your staff’s performance levels – using advancements in Neuroscience to build connection and trust. Neuroscience research shows that our need to “connect” is as essential as our physical need...

HR plays a crucial role in managing the Federal workforce and mission results. To that end, Federal HR’s success depends on how well individuals work together. You will gain a comprehensive overview of HR and how it works: processes, tools, and rules and regulations from OPM, Federal agencies,...

As the most widely-recognized certification for project managers, the Project Management Professional (PMP®) can take your career to the next level. Passing the PMP® Exam requires project management knowledge, intensive preparation, and test-taking skills. You will identify areas to focus your...

Leasing specialists have to master the fundamental concepts involved in the leasing process to ensure they get the best value for their agency. You will participate in highly interactive, hands-on exercises using a lease acquisition case study that simulates the entire lease acquisition...

Accurate Federal financial statements help build taxpayer confidence that Federally-appropriated funds are being managed as intended. If you are responsible for preparing, reviewing, or auditing Federal financial statements, you know how important these accounting functions are in supporting...

Position classification focuses the duties of employees so they can maximize their success as an individual and in teams. Effective position classification helps accomplish the agency’s mission as organizations adapt to meet changing requirements. You will explore different classification...

Effective management of a project’s requirements—particularly as they change—can ensure that deliverables accurately align with the stated needs. You will learn to identify and manage project stakeholders, and to manage requirements throughout your project. You will gain the skills to implement a...

In project and program management, something can and will go wrong. Even successful projects must identify, assess, and mitigate risk. Solid risk management best practices are critical to delivering projects that adhere to timeframes, budgets, and quality requirements. You will learn different...

The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, (2 CFR 200) is the cornerstone of Federal grants and financial assistance. You will learn when and how these requirements apply to program...

Obtaining the best value possible is a key objective for organizations charged with awarding federal property leases. After examining regulatory requirements, types of leases, and the phases of contract pricing, you will learn techniques and best practices to successfully negotiate real property...

The key difference between cooperative agreements and other award options is substantial agency involvement. But how do you establish parameters around that involvement? You will learn to identify and select the appropriate award instrument, manage agency involvement, and take the steps necessary...

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...

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,...

Experienced contracting personnel understand the contracting process but may not be aware of the specifics of architect-engineering services contracting, including relevant laws and regulations. You will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the unique aspects of contracting for...

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...

Army financial personnel are tasked with ensuring funding is allocated to the programs that best meet military strategy requirements. As such, they must understand the nuances of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process that determines how much funding programs...

Critical thinking skills are imperative when assessing cyber risk throughout the contracting lifecycle. Learn how to safeguard your contracts by understanding today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity regulations and their impact on the contracting world. You will become vigilant in watching for any...

Federal employees responsible for the administrative distribution of funds for their organization must understand the laws and procedures that guide the process. Implementing the policies outlined in Office of Managment and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 and other relevant execution references...

When workplace problems arise, an organization needs to think critically and develop solutions. Explore the nuances of critical thinking to challenge your own thinking, frame problems, and formulate plans. Starting with an opening exercise that stretches your creative thinking and finishing with...

A Federal budget analyst’s inability to properly use Microsoft Excel can lead to poor financial performance. But learning how to effectively navigate Excel can result in more productive analyses and the ability to graphically represent data, aiding in organizational efforts to track expenditures...

Having an effective and well-trained audit staff promotes the successful delivery of audits, which in turn promotes the integrity and accountability of government to the public. You will gain a foundational knowledge of Government auditing essential for any new auditor. Note: This course has...

For many, public speaking is an anxiety-inducing part of their work. Given that this daunting task is a responsibility for nearly every professional, how will you ensure that you’re communicating clearly and confidently? Learn to create and organize content, to write compelling introductions, and...

The most difficult step in analysis is often getting clean data, particularly in the context of your organization’s data management. You will learn best practices to combat common obstacles in data collection. You will gain strategies for identifying the best types of data to address your needs,...

Complex procurements comprise many moving parts. To be successful in contracting, you must first understand how to make business decisions based on proven acquisition strategies.You will learn to plan and execute effective acquisitions that lead to achieving mission objectives. You will examine...

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...

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...

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...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT project areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes and satisfy competencies related to IT Infrastructure & Architectural Design. Learn these skills and techniques through...

Many aspects of the Federal Government function like businesses, including activities involving reimbursables and revolving funds. Federal financial personnel must understand the differences between business operations and activities funded by appropriations, as well as the budget and execution...

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...

Organizations are in a constant state of flux, which can create uncertain, complex, and ambiguous workplace environments. To thrive—even in times of change and uncertainty—leaders must demonstrate accountability, adaptability, and resilience (AAR). While AAR may seem like innate traits, they can...

Coaching employees is one of the most challenging aspects of supervising. Helping them gain new insights and make effective decisions can empower them to improve competence and align their work with the organization’s mission. The Anytime Coaching model provides supervisors with approaches to...

The planning and management of government performance audits in today’s rapidly changing environment is challenging. Audit managers can overcome this challenge with a focus on Yellow Book guidelines for managing and keeping audits on track. You will learn about modern leadership techniques, how...

Federal HR personnel often provide customer service to internal stakeholders, and delivering exceptional service can in turn enhance others’ job performance. You will learn how to work with customers in the Federal arena by delivering excellent customer service through root cause analysis,...

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...