June 14, 2021

Financial data is the universal language of business. Quarterly results, cost drivers, cash flow, liquid assets, net profits—these are terms that reveal key issues facing your company. Learn what these concepts really mean and how you can use them to persuade your colleagues and better understand...

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...

Investment managers are facing unprecedented change on many levels. The growing number and complexity of asset classes, disruptive worldwide economic and regulatory environments, emerging technologies, and shifts in investor behaviors and preferences make it challenging to keep knowledge and...

Leverage your leadership strengths to drive organizational results. Your effectiveness as a senior leader is measured by the performance of the leaders you manage. They rely on your ability to align, inspire, and drive business results. The Strategic Leaders Program explores the critical...

Build your fundraising skills to build your next building. Learn the five phases of a successful capital campaign that will help you design a visionary goal with a specific timeline, engage your board and involve your community – all while avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining your current...

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...

Since 2007, the year when INSEAD organised its first annual Healthcare Compliance Leadership Programme, the legal and regulatory environment for healthcare companies has become increasingly stringent around the globe, with the reputational, financial and organisational risks of non-compliance...

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...

Learn the essentials of the negotiation process Master your negotiation skills, build better relationships, and pave the way for long-term business and personal success with our program Negotiation Mastery. In this program, you will improve your conceptual understanding of the negotiation...

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...

As your leadership responsibilities expand, so does your need to understand the impact of every decision on the strategic and financial goals of your organization. That's why business acumen—an intuitive sense of how the moving parts of a company work together to create profit —is...

The International Directors Programme is our flagship course in corporate governance and is a unique educational experience that aims to develop effective directors for the global business scene. Today’s supervisory boards have to contend with a host of new pressures, challenges and risks in...

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...

Our prestigious program for the global generation of new managers. It provides the grounding needed for progression into management roles, covering skills such as leadership, strategy, finance, marketing and more. This flagship program for future and emerging managers, introduces the skills...

Deploy cutting edge methods to achieve extraordinary outcomes Leading Innovation The ability to innovate, to address constant change and solve increasingly complex problems, has become a critical competency for public-sector leaders. Obtain practical advice and tools to manage the innovation...

Re-Thinking Change Leadership Discovering individual challenges with organizational change Exploring new methods for ‘re-framing’ thinking and communication Advanced approaches to rapport development and reducing resistance Learning Outcome: An awareness of how certain...

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...

Leaders sometimes need to make decisions in an environment of uncertainty — when important information is unavailable or unknown. Internal and national politics, evolving technology, and global events add to decision-making complexity. Determine when to be flexible and when to be decisive....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Innovation affects every aspect of management – from product through process to renewal. It is the basis of any activity that is aimed at creating tomorrow’s company out of today’s company. Much innovation is directed at improving existing products and services. However, the big breakthroughs in...

Not only do acquisition and contracting specialists need a foundational understanding of Federal contracting policies and procedures, but they must also be adept at navigating and applying FAR regulations and guidance. This course focuses on contract formation and management principles, as well...

According to Apple Inc, “The most innovative company must also be the most diverse” (Apple, 2018). Harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the viability and success of every organisation. People who feel fully welcomed, valued, respected, and included by their colleagues...

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...

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...

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...

This Oxford training programme will equip you to address two major challenges that we face in contemporary business: the ability to think and plan strategically and to successfully implement those plans by being highly effective, full-range, operational managers. This includes the need to develop...

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...

It is crucial that today’s business professionals understand the flow of financial resources. Such an understanding is needed daily; whether it is used to anticipate trends, evaluate company performance or obtain funding. People from non-financial backgrounds are often called upon to make...

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...

High performing teams share a set of characteristics: They trust in each other and in the Team’s Purpose They feel free to express feelings and ideas They work toward Shared Goals They diffuse Tension in a relaxed and informal way They engage in Extensive Discussion, and everyone gets...

From the beginning of the HR profession, one of HR’s key roles has been delivering the new employee to the organization. It is the most visible of HR functions and, in the war for talent, the most important. Identifying organizational human capital needs and then providing a supply of qualified...

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...

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...

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...

‘But we’re HR – we don’t do numbers do we?’ The answer is that yes HR does do numbers now and Data Analytics is ensuring that HR plays a central role in organisational decision-making and strategic thinking. People are the most valuable and expensive asset so it makes sense to optimise their...

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...

Maximizing Leadership Impact with Emotional Intelligence 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...

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...

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,...

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...

Monitoring and controlling an IT project is an ongoing activity that spans the life of the project. You will cover the activities involved in monitoring and controlling project actuals to baseline variances, adequate progress and status reporting, project process improvement plan, and critical...

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...