April 11, 2022

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...

Be more effective in your requirement gathering techniques and communicate more precisely the needs of the future state solution with use cases and process models, two of the most powerful tools in business analysis. A use case is a written description of the needs a stakeholder group has for a...

Organizational leaders understand that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to massively impact business and are seeking ways to fully leverage AI for analytics, insight, strategy, and growth. Learn from our top research and applied sciences faculty why and how AI, machine learning,...

Product Owners are responsible for ensuring that Scrum teams are delivering value to the organization and becoming intimately familiar with the needs and priorities of customers and stakeholders. This fully online, two-week program will give you the skills you need to become an effective Product...

Signing the lease is only the beginning—what comes next can impact costs, tenant satisfaction, and the success of an acquisition management program. Leasing personnel must first understand the activities before, during, and after occupancy to successfully navigate lease administration. You will...

Many Federal financial management personnel don’t fully understand the financial guidance provided by OMB. Practical application of this guidance and of the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) will support the objective of producing accurate and timely financial statements. 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,...

One of the most important—and most difficult—things effective leaders do is engaging their team members. An effective leader promotes a workplace environment that supports adaptability, innovation, and growth. Through interactive discussions and exercises, you will learn to identify factors that...

A common misconception is that conflict is negative and disruptive to an organization’s performance. But, when well-managed, conflict can result in positive change and increased productivity. Through highly interactive group activities, self-assessments, and discussions, you will learn to...

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,...

Fewer dollars available for mission needs means that acquisition personnel must optimize contractor performance. As a COR or program manager, how do you effectively oversee that performance? The processes required to elicit successful performance require planning, focused monitoring and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Driving profitable growth in the new B2B environment Guided by senior members of Kellogg’s marketing faculty — experts in the unique challenges of business-to-business marketing — you’ll gain exposure to their leading-edge thinking on successful business practices and explore in depth the...

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...

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,...

Data analysis has become an integral component of financial management. Using Microsoft® Excel to effectively make data-driven decisions can be complex and overwhelming. You will gain the skills and techniques to face this challenging task through real-world exercises. You will learn how to use...

Selecting the best source for performing the requirements of a contract has a definite impact on the outcome of an acquisition. With high-dollar value, complex, or critical acquisitions, contracting personnel should use a more structured source selection approach. You will gain the knowledge and...

Subawards are the focus of increasing scrutiny from agency inspectors general, auditors, and Federal awarding offices. Pass-through entities must be especially careful when awarding grant dollars to subrecipients and act in accordance with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Learn to maintain a...

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...

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...

Participants will learn from expert instructors, the current rules and regulations for temporary duty (TDY) travel for civilian employees in the 14 Executive Departments, over 100 Executive Agencies, boards, commissions, and the GAO. The rules for and use of the transportation expenses, Per Diem,...

Decision-making is one of the key skills of successful contracting professionals. When you are able to develop sound business solutions, you are viewed as a strategic business advisor who provides value to your agency. You will practice critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills, and...

Data analysis is only useful if it pertains to an organization’s most complex challenges and requirements. You will learn the core tools used to analyze data, how to model data with appropriate analysis techniques, and the skills to interpret and then answer the hypotheses you constructed....

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...

Many financial management professionals are responsible for complying with legal requirements for government business transactions. With this responsibility comes a need to understand the various aspects of Federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges. You...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that billions in Federal grant awards are subject to waste, fraud, and abuse. Grant recipients and other grants personnel must be vigilant in detecting and preventing fraud in grant administration. You will gain an understanding of potential...

Simply put, cloud computing is the access of information through the internet from a third-party provider. However, as federal agencies move to the cloud, acquisition professionals are faced with complex challenges regarding interoperability, data security, reliability, and performance...

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...

Gaining a deep understanding and insight into Federal budgeting and accounting is challenging for accountants and budgeteers alike. Eliminate your insecurities about the requirements of Federal budgeting and accounting with an introduction to these functions, as well as their integration into the...

The crafting of Federal grant applications is a challenge for even experienced writers; they need to understand both the proposed project and the nuances of each section. As grant programs become more competitive, attention to detail during the writing process becomes more crucial. The workshop...

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...

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...

HR plays a pivotal role in employee satisfaction by developing employee relations programs that help boost productivity, motivation, and morale. You will learn to address performance concerns, help management with disciplinary actions, inform employees of Federal employment program options, and...

Business analysts and project managers cannot achieve project objectives without first conducting effective requirements gathering and analysis. This critical first step can determine whether a project will be successful or encounter problems throughout the project life cycle. You will learn how...

Project management is not just for designated project managers. Every project—no matter the size—requires you to use sound project management principles, including interacting with stakeholders, managing and mitigating risk, and following the project lifecycle. You will learn the basics of...