February 7, 2022

The INSEAD Coaching Certificate is designed to build or improve your coaching effectiveness to coach individuals or groups through a blend of professional, personal and coaching skills development. This practice-based programme draws on the expertise of the world-class INSEAD faculty hand in hand...

Build your growth capabilities Building a successful company means knowing how to define your corporate strategy and choosing the best growth options. But it’s not easy. Growth can be hard to achieve, expensive, and can destroy value. You need to understand the challenges involved in driving...

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...

Strong leadership in healthcare is fundamental to influencing the way care is given, ensuring it is high quality, safe and compassionate. Progressing from manager to leader is one of the most difficult transitions for both individuals and the health organisations they work for. Essential skills...

Groups, teams and communities in the 21st century are often composed of individuals from a vast array of ethnic, religious, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, bringing diverse perspectives on the world. How does a skilled facilitator engage effectively with diverse groups? How does the...

Delegates attending this programme will achieve the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Professional Consulting The CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Professional Consulting (RQF) have been developed by Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in cooperation with the Institute of Consulting (IC). These...

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...

Project managers juggle many projects simultaneously in today’s fast-paced environment. Managing multiple projects and prioritizing competing demands requires effective delegation and strategies for monitoring and controlling. You will gain insight into the challenges associated with balancing...

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...

Federal leasing skills are specialized—but may not be used every day. Your skills may diminish over time and lead to less effective execution of the process; this is common with members of the Federal leasing community. With an opportunity to review current leasing forms and procedures, you will...

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...

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...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects. OMB’s Office of eGovernment and Information Technology highlighted the importance of strong P/PMs in managing Information Technology (IT) programs. You will focus on the...

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,...

Task and delivery order contracts are adaptable and can be beneficial when an agency is unsure of its requirements. Choosing this contract instrument still requires the planning and other considerations associated with any contract type. You will gain an understanding of the planning, use, and...

Legal problems can arise while soliciting for and administering leases. But as a Leasing Contracting Officer (LCO), you can identify and avoid legal problems by understanding the proper legal principles that apply to daily leasing activities. You will work extensively with the clauses typically...

Knowing how to perform cost and price analyses is vital to your project’s budgetary success. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guides (CPRG), you will learn not only the basics of conducting a cost and price analysis, but also master the necessary quantitative tools. This is a...

As the most senior-level program in McGill’s Mini-MBA series, this experience helps seasoned managers put together all the pieces of the management puzzle to handle new scenarios and make sound decisions that will help their organization grow intelligently. It is perfect for those wanting to...

Lead 4 Success® (L4S) is a robust training program representing the essence of The Center for Creative Leadership’s (CCL®) leadership content.  Lead 4 Success® develops the 4 fundamental skills that leaders at every level need to master: Self-awareness Learning agility Influence ...

Building strategic thinking and financial acumen Thinking strategically is no longer a skill confined to senior leaders; it is now crucial for professional success across a wide range of roles and responsibilities. The greater executives understand business strategy and financial performance,...

This comprehensive P3O® course will cover the knowledge required to pass the P3O® Foundation and Practitioner examinations. The training course will allow individuals to analyse, distinguish, and review the success or failure of projects, with a full appreciation of differing principles and...

This comprehensive course will equip candidates with the basic tools and techniques of P3O®, and educate them on the constituents of a successful P3O®. This certification enables individuals to contribute to an office or enterprise in a supporting role. P3O® Foundation is a valuable certification...

This 5-day in-residence leadership certificate addresses the hot-button issues identified by CEOs around the world. These issues deal with the need to develop people and organizations in order to remain competitive. They involve the need to attract and retain top talent; create new business...

There are numerous processes for ensuring contract performance meets mission requirements. You will continue to grow your expertise in managing contracts to identify and use appropriate metrics when evaluating contractor performance. You will explore performance assessment strategies and remedies...

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...

Auditors, funders, and recipients need to understand how well Federal grants are managed and perform. Audits provide a mechanism for monitoring grants, ensuring that recipients meet financial and performance goals, and correct issues. You will build foundational knowledge of the audit process,...

The Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System determines which programs meet military strategy requirements and the amount of funding received. Financial and program management professionals must understand the rules and procedures that govern the...

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...

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...

Federal personnel who award and manage grants and cooperative agreements need a complete understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle. This includes recognizing the legal basis for issuing Federal financial assistance and all the responsibilities that come with it. From preaward through...

You will learn to relate the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources. You will examine how to monitor and inspect costs, work, and contractor performance. This course is verified to meet the requirements for Federal Acquisition...

The modules in this series blend the most innovative thinking about learning design for executives with the most relevant and up-to-date thinking on leadership and management to lead transformational change, drive results, and build coalitions across complex organization systems. Cutting edge...

Cost-reimbursement contracts for services, supplies, and research and development come with a set of unique demands and requirements. Contracting personnel are tasked with understanding the various types of cost-reimbursement contracts, how to administer them, and best practices for managing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A professional memo or email should not read the same as a social media post or a message to a friend. Communicating effectively in a professional manner with the correct tone and style can be difficult. But by building on your knowledge of writing basics, you will learn to write various types of...

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...

Today’s Federal environment requires agencies to be capable of handling challenges, shifting priorities, and public demand to deliver high-quality results. A foundation in the requirements development process sets the stage for furthering your skills in decision analysis methods and technical...

In this course, you will learn to apply legal concepts, intermediate pricing approaches, and negotiation techniques to the contracting process. You will examine a supply requirement through all of the phases of the acquisition lifecycle. You will also develop your research, analysis, and...

Simplified acquisitions require an understanding of the processes and guidelines that govern acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Not only will you use practical exercises based on actual legal decisions to apply the basics of simplified acquisitions, but you will also be...

Simplified acquisition procedures reduce administrative costs, promote contracting efficiency, and avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors. Understanding these methods of procurement begins with understanding the policies and laws outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation...

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...

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...