April 11, 2022

Disruptive forces are accelerating the way organizations innovate and operate, placing extraordinary demands on senior business leaders. Successful leaders now need the highest form of leadership to drive growth from new possibilities and cultivate a sustainable future. The Advanced Management...

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...

Learn how to construct and manage fixed income portfolios using the latest tools and techniques. This course is a component of the Portfolio Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Intermediate MS Excel skills Basic probablility and statistics Familiarity with fixed...

Economic volatility, regulatory change and digital disruption are the new normal. Leaders require new ways to manage and respond dynamically to complex risks and uncertainties. Which strategic risks are critical to avoid - or essential to take? Now is the time to take a broader view beyond the...

All organizations — including government organizations — must create value for their stakeholders. Leaders who innovate are better able to deliver greater results with fewer resources. Acquire tools and techniques to foster new ideas and accelerate the pace of innovation within your agency. ...

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...

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...

Demonstrate clearer and more effective thinking in business Feeling overwhelmed? What if you could learn a process for thinking to make better decisions and create better solutions? Learn hands-on techniques to generate breakthrough ideas and solve your most pressing problems. In this course,...

Build more powerful and more accurate forecasting models to better analyze financial data, predict revenues and costs, assess risks—and justify critical business decisions. In this course, you will build robust financial forecasts and models, learn tips and tools, analyze the results, and learn...

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...

Would you like a quick and easy method for composing documents—letters, memos, reports, proposals and performance appraisals—in an organized format? This business writing workshop provides you with basic formats and formulas for tackling any kind of writing task—and communicating to your readers...

Ensure your organization always has well-trained, experienced people in key positions. Research shows that most companies have little or no deliberate succession planning in place—and aren’t fully aware of how much the lack of it can cost their organization, especially in an unstable economy....

Our training for trainers program: how to build confidence and engage your audience The training field can change fast, which makes training for trainers crucial. New methodologies. New discoveries about the way adults learn. Changing expectations from trainees—and from your company. Training...

Ignite commitment and help your employees reach their greatest potential. Why does emotional intelligence (EI) matter? Because at the core of every outstanding leader are the abilities to connect, achieve, inspire and act with resilience. Now you can learn to apply the best practices of an...

Be the great boss from the start! Your former peers are now your direct reports. Do you know how to adopt the mindset of a manager, let go of your previous role and get work done through others? Can you communicate your priorities to your team? Or set mutual goals so you can increase...

A seminar designed to improve your personal effectiveness and productivity. By FranklinCovey—Available through AMA. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Signature Edition 4.0 program is based on the teachings of Dr. Stephen R. Covey. No matter how competent a person you are, you will not...

When you’re focused on your organization's future every day of every workweek, it's vital that you are well equipped to optimize your company's performance—as well as your own career—with executive leadership training. What does it mean to be an executive leader? It means you’re a visionary, a...

Move your team to higher performance Are you ready to develop a high-performance team and get more done? Resolve team conflict using emotional intelligence and get more from your team by adapting your management style to every situation. You’ll learn how to: Motivate every member of your...

Join the millions, and allow FranklinCovey’s training to transform you. Learn to cultivate effectiveness, lead with excellence, and transform your team for breakthrough results. National surveys of thousands of employees disclosed that while many people work hard, they are worried about their...

Gain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication,...

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...

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,...

Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter. Today's quick-paced and fluid work environment can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities, and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident,...

Maximize the synergy and productivity of your virtual or remote team When it comes to the success of a virtual team, the buck stops with the team leader. If managed effectively, virtual teams can increase productivity, help meet organizational goals and improve quality of work. But there are a...

A best-selling seminar for managers and team members involved in IT and technical project management In just 3 days, you'll understand the unique challenges of managing IT and technical projects and discover how applying project management methodology can give you a step-by-step approach to...

Join the technical professionals who are enhancing their team-building and leadership skills with AMA Leaders of technical professionals face a substantial challenge: to achieve successful task completion through positive work relationships. Leadership team development is your ticket to getting...

Do you need leadership training to prepare you to take that next step? Learn how to get noticed and selected for a leadership position and develop effective leadership skills required from confident leaders. This leadership training course is uniquely designed to help leaders-to-be get ready for...

Get the skills that propel you to the next level of success. You will explore how to maintain technical expertise while demonstrating the right type of supervisory leadership. This seminar will give you the personal, interpersonal and group skills to be influential in one-on-one situations,...

Speak out with confidence—Become an Assertive Business Woman. In todays ever changing business environment it is vital for women to have an assertive voice in business. Assertiveness techniques, when used effectively, can enhance almost every aspect of your job and life — Knowing which tools and...

Is there an advantage to learning project management for administrative professionals? Yes! If you’re looking to take on the added pressure and challenges associated with projects, the techniques of project management for administrative professionals will give you the confidence you need to get...

This sales manager training helps you better handle the ups and downs in your business—and ensure your team's success! In three days of advanced sales management training, you’ll get skills to keep pace with all the issues that are revolutionizing sales force management. It’s the sales manager...

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,...

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...

Get powerful problem-solving skills to more successfully reason through business problems Today, it's everyone’s job to effectively solve problems. Analytical thinking and problem solving are foundational thinking skills that involve breaking things down into their component parts. They also...

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...

Be a consistently professional communicator—even in difficult circumstances. How well you communicate can make or break your professional image. It directly influences how others view your work and performance—as well as your prospects for career advancement and mobility. Unfortunately, being...

There’s no shortage of ways to communicate quickly in the Digital Age. But what happens face-to-face when you need to find the right words and communicate them in the right way? Let’s face it: There’s no substitute for in-person, one-on-one communication, and having the skills to master such...

People need to hear what you have to say. No matter how compelling the vision or how brilliant the strategy, without leadership communication, there is no execution. The ability to get buy-in, garner trust and inspire loyalty en masse isn't a skill you have to be born with. Now you can learn to...

Elevate your skills to a higher level of performance. Feel empowered to hit the ground running with the skills learned in this course. Be ready to take on any task and bring your best self to the job, while adopting new habits that will quickly get you on the path to greater success. In this...

Gain the business skills you need to be a successful product manager! Discover the tools and techniques you need to effectively manage the increasingly complex product management process and gain more control of the myriad tasks at hand. In this powerful seminar, you’ll focus on...

Build vital leadership competencies and earn AMA’s Women’s Leadership Certificate Women at every level of an organization can be strong leaders—bringing essential skills like team leadership, strategic thinking and business acumen to their roles. To flourish as a leader, a woman needs not only...

Professional development and career transitions create a more highly engaged workforce. You will learn strategies for helping employees develop new skills that provide opportunities for career growth. You will get an overview of tools used to assess natural abilities, skills, motivators, and...

Aims of the course: This course is for you if your answer to one of these questions is Yes: Do you interact with financial specialists at work, and want to communicate better with them? Are you self-employed, or considering self-employment? Are you considering a career or secondment...

Aims of the course To create a coaching space for students to explore the impact that traumatic and difficult events have on peoples' lives. To explore what trauma is, either as the 'recipient' or as a 'witness' To propose ways in which coaching can enable students to become more aware...

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...

Use financial analysis to support your key strategic business, management and resource allocation decisions. This course is an ideal introduction to financial accounting for leaders who make key financial resource decisions and require a formal process for conducting financial analysis. The...

Maximizing Your Leadership Potential guides participants in making the shift from successful individual contributor to effective manager. Maximizing Your Leadership Potential is a feedback-rich development experience designed to immerse participants in different roles and mindsets of managing...

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...

Demonstrate clearer and more effective thinking in business Feeling overwhelmed? What if you could learn a process for thinking to make better decisions and create better solutions? Learn hands-on techniques to generate breakthrough ideas and solve your most pressing problems. In this course,...

Leverage emotional intelligence training to position yourself for personal, team, and organizational success Without strong and effective relationships in business, today’s fast-paced, team-based and global work environments can’t function with peak efficiency. Maximum results will not be...

There is enough time in a day! Learn the most effective ways to manage it. Do you find yourself overloaded with work? Feel so stretched to the limit you can't set priorities? Exhaust yourself daily without accomplishing your goals? Remember, every minute of your day impacts the business. If you...

Would you like a quick and easy method for composing documents—letters, memos, reports, proposals and performance appraisals—in an organized format? This business writing workshop provides you with basic formats and formulas for tackling any kind of writing task—and communicating to your readers...

To achieve success, technical professionals must have strong and flexible interpersonal and communication skills training in addition to their technical abilities. Whether you’re an IT professional, engineer, scientist or researcher, communicating with others—both technical and nontechnical...

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,...

Ignite commitment and help your employees reach their greatest potential. Why does emotional intelligence (EI) matter? Because at the core of every outstanding leader are the abilities to connect, achieve, inspire and act with resilience. Now you can learn to apply the best practices of an...

Be the great boss from the start! Your former peers are now your direct reports. Do you know how to adopt the mindset of a manager, let go of your previous role and get work done through others? Can you communicate your priorities to your team? Or set mutual goals so you can increase...

Develop the crucial management tools to help fully lead and motivate your team to higher productivity. Change is the norm. You are responsible for your own productivity and that of your staff. Your day-to-day dealings may now include colleagues, your boss and senior management who have...

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

Be your most productive self with this course based on the teachings of FranklinCovey’s 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity. By FranklinCovey—now available through AMA. The Extraordinary Productivity: The 5 Choices That Drive Success course is based on ideas and practices accumulated over...

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...

A seminar designed to improve your personal effectiveness and productivity. By FranklinCovey—Available through AMA. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Signature Edition 4.0 program is based on the teachings of Dr. Stephen R. Covey. No matter how competent a person you are, you will not...

When you’re focused on your organization's future every day of every workweek, it's vital that you are well equipped to optimize your company's performance—as well as your own career—with executive leadership training. What does it mean to be an executive leader? It means you’re a visionary, a...

Gain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication,...

Enhance your performance with management and leadership capabilities. Your immediate takeaway Effectively manage changing responsibilities Communicate and negotiate with confidence Apply management and leadership skills to achieve continuous improvement The support you provide as an...

Prepare, develop and deliver highly engaging online learning experiences The demand for live, online e-learning is rapidly increasing—but many trainers aren’t well equipped to meet its unique challenges. It’s no small task to juggle course content, speak and listen well, show visuals, respond to...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter. Today's quick-paced and fluid work environment can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities, and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident,...

Join the technical professionals who are enhancing their team-building and leadership skills with AMA Leaders of technical professionals face a substantial challenge: to achieve successful task completion through positive work relationships. Leadership team development is your ticket to getting...

Do you need leadership training to prepare you to take that next step? Learn how to get noticed and selected for a leadership position and develop effective leadership skills required from confident leaders. This leadership training course is uniquely designed to help leaders-to-be get ready for...

Plan. Execute. And monitor your projects Delays, cost overruns, or quality problems can wreck your project. Keep it on course with this 5-day overview of project management. Aligned with PMI’s PMBOK®, this workshop helps you master the entire project management process. You’ll earn 35...

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...

Understand how emotions affect your job performance—and learn practical techniques to manage them. Unsure how to manage anger or frustration? Do you swallow your feelings until you can't hold back, then say too much? Are you in charge of your emotions, or are they in charge of you? If...

Speak out with confidence—Become an Assertive Business Woman. In todays ever changing business environment it is vital for women to have an assertive voice in business. Assertiveness techniques, when used effectively, can enhance almost every aspect of your job and life — Knowing which tools and...

Learn and apply basic elements of PM to your job to support project success. To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique seminar is designed for individuals with little or no...

This sales manager training helps you better handle the ups and downs in your business—and ensure your team's success! In three days of advanced sales management training, you’ll get skills to keep pace with all the issues that are revolutionizing sales force management. It’s the sales manager...

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...

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...

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...

Set priorities and learn to control chaos in the workplace Welcome to chaos—otherwise known as the world in which we all work today. Attend this seminar and get proven solutions for managing chaos and minimizing its negative impact. First, you’ll discover how you can harness the energy of a...

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...

Apply the principles of psychology from this seminar to influence and persuade others. Bringing about the reaction you want from others and expanding your influence require insights that go beyond the actual process of influencing—and into the psychology of what truly prompts us to say yes or...