October 13, 2021

Small businesses play an important role in our country's economy. Congress has enacted several laws creating socioeconomic programs that provide contracting and acquisition opportunities solely for small businesses. You will gain an understanding of the policies, procedures, and problems...

The tenets of Agile have been steadily transforming Federal project management (PM). As a project manager, you must stay current with best practices—which includes Agile. You will learn Agile PM methodologies that apply to the Federal environment, including acquisitions and non-IT projects. You...

You’ve conducted valuable data analysis, but how do you capture the value of that analysis to ensure decision-makers in your organization understand the results so they can make sound decisions? How do you determine if the results of your analysis meet the organizational need? Through...

Leaders exist at all levels of an organization, and face challenges no matter their role. But with challenges come opportunities. Learn how to identify and seek out those opportunities, and use your strengths to communicate effectively, build relationships, and solve problems. Using real-world...

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...

Senior program managers must lead from a total systems perspective, which requires an understanding of the Federal environment and integrated program management. You will explore the relationships that shape situations and use that knowledge to identify key issues that can inhibit project...

Today’s workplaces include five generations of employees, adding a layer of complexity to how we communicate and work together. Generational differences between colleagues can provide many benefits to a team or organization. You will learn to work successfully alongside all coworkers by taking an...

Improve upon the success of your organization by developing the analytical skills needed to evaluate and solve problems. After an introduction to a structured 6-Step Analytics Process Model, you will learn to apply these steps through collaborative scenarios and conduct analysis projects using...

An effective budget allows agencies to fulfill their mission and deliver their programs. But how does the budget function support the overall goals of the agency? You will learn about budget formulation as an essential step in the process of securing financial resources for your agency. You will...

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...