September 16, 2021

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...

An organization’s success depends on the quality and performance of their employees. To drive organizational success and develop a high-performing workforce, agencies use workforce planning to shape employee recruitment and placement, development, and compensation. But how is workforce planning...

Talent acquisition is one of the most important components of organizational success. It drives staffing, recruitment, selection, placement, onboarding, and employee development. As an HR professional, you are tasked with applying strategic and tactical skills in recruiting and maintaining an...

People are often judged by how well they write and speak in the workplace. While everyday communication between friends can be casual and colloquial, workplace correspondence should be clear and professional. The first step to communicating effectively is understanding the fundamentals of...

Strategic planning plays a critical role in driving action and delivering desired results within a Federal agency. You will develop a working knowledge of the Federal performance management framework and the ability to apply a strategic planning process through an exploration of key principles,...

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...

Execution of an IT project requires different delivery methodologies and techniques than other types of projects. Project closing and contract completion, performance data collection and tracking, and team and conflict management are all integral to IT project management. You will learn to...

Working in teams is a difficult task. Functioning together as a high-performing team requires intentional teamwork. You will develop your competency in team building, interpersonal skills, building and sustaining trust, effective use of influence, and collaboration in this experiential and...

Submission of the SF 133 fulfills the requirement that Federal expenditures be reviewed quarterly to support the monitoring of apportioned funds. You will gain an understanding of the components of the SF 133, including a reporting unit’s sources of budget authority, the status of budgetary...

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...