May 23, 2022

Leverage your strengths to achieve more. As you ascend to new levels of management, it's critical that you build on your leadership strengths and learn new ways to achieve greater impact. In this dynamic five-day program, you'll learn all of the critical elements that successful leaders must...

Discover how to boost your contribution as a board member and promote overall boardroom effectiveness to truly drive business value, competitive advantage and board engagement. Clearly communicate your commitment to governance excellence to your investors, management team and society as a...

Leading transformation, renewal and growth Customers are more empowered than ever before, due to a global marketplace, social networks and the rise of mobile. As a result, the pace of business is changing how businesses are led, develop strategy and build their customer focus. Ultimately, it is...

Organizations that want to hire and retain diverse talent often struggle because existing structures and practices drive away the same demographics that leaders are trying to attract. This online program identifies some of the most common errors that undermine efforts to create more equitable...

Unleashing the power of influence The new rules of power and influence rely less on traditional command-and-control models and more on knowing the essential insights, frameworks, and tools needed to leverage your influence and drive outcomes. This program uniquely combines cutting-edge science...

Marketing in a globalised and digitised world Marketing is globalised; marketing is digitised. The days of isolated or shielded markets – closed to foreign suppliers or competitors – are no more. All companies now operate in an international environment where customers can be scattered around...

For executives who have moved into general management or taken on greater leadership responsibility in their current role, Business Essentials for Executives program will help develop the skills needed to make key business decisions with confidence and position their company for long-term...

Today, financial rigor and strategic insight must be tightly linked, since strategic financial leadership is in high demand. Increasingly, CFOs are being called on not only to drive cost efficiencies but also to identify profitable sources of revenue growth. They work closely with CEOs to...

Government auditors play an important role in determining what and how audit results will be reported. You will gain communication skills and techniques that will enable you to convey critical information and to write effective and meaningful performance and financial audit reports. You will...

OMB Circular A-123 requires Federal agencies to implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). ERM allows an agency to address risks by conveying their impact across a strategically-aligned portfolio. This leads to the accurate prioritization of challenges to support effective use of resources and...

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...

HR professionals must use data to inform decision-making and to make strategic business recommendations. You will gain an understanding of why and how analytics are used in HR, learn and apply an Analytics Process Model, and, using Microsoft Excel®, derive the most relevant data and techniques...

Maintain your FAC-COR or DoD-COR Certification in an advanced class facilitated by an expert who can answer your most nuanced questions. Going far beyond just developing COR documentation, you will develop critical thinking, procurement strategy, requirements definition, and contract management...

Requirements development and systems management are critical components of project and program management. Given that scientific, management, engineering, and technical skills are used in system planning, research, and development, you must understand these concepts before moving forward on a...

Without proper knowledge in all aspects of agency budget function, Federal personnel are unable to support organizational compliance with laws and regulations such as the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act (GPRAMA). In-depth discussions and practical exercises will provide you...

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...

This three-day course provides contracting personnel who purchase and administer construction contracts a comprehensive review of the overall construction contracting process. Coverage includes contract formation, solicitation, award, and administration. Exercises and case studies will allow...

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...

This Oxford Advanced Energy Finance executive education program is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation for understanding energy finance. The course will address three areas of finance in an energy context: Pricing, asset valuation, and risk management. The program will...

Building high-performance digital ecosystems and partnerships Learning how to collaborate with partners and build ecosystems is one of the most critical, yet underdeveloped, skills of executives in the 21st century. Indeed, many industries are being disrupted by digital technologies and the...

Driving change and influencing networks In a digitised environment characterised by rapid and continual disruption, it is critical for organisations to be agile and quickly respond to change. As a result, businesses require leaders who are not only effective interpersonally, but who can also...

Elevate the performance of your sales team through an up-close examination of core elements of the sales process. Bolster your ability to develop solid sales plans and acquire new frameworks to help your team reach its fullest potential. Benefits Increase the efficiency and performance of...

Preparing for the workplace revolution Technology, longevity and social changes are reshaping the way we work. Prepare for the future and build the ways of working to thrive in a new era. Good for you Become an expert in and ambassador for the future of work in your organisation ...

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...

Scrum is the fastest growing Agile project management methodology. Managing a Scrum Team is the responsibility of the Product Owner, who is challenged with evaluating and controlling delivery, communicating across teams, and making final decisions to approve requirements. In this course, you will...

Leasing specialists have to master the fundamental concepts involved in the leasing process to ensure they get the best value for their agency. You will participate in highly interactive, hands-on exercises using a lease acquisition case study that simulates the entire lease acquisition...

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...

Quality impacts all aspects of project management and often determines a project’s success. But managing quality is not a simple task. It requires specialized processes and skills. You will learn to improve your project or program processes to achieve higher quality products, services, and...

The key difference between cooperative agreements and other award options is substantial agency involvement. But how do you establish parameters around that involvement? You will learn to identify and select the appropriate award instrument, manage agency involvement, and take the steps necessary...

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...

Federal managers are required to continuously assess and report on the status of internal control, an integral part of financial management, to comply with laws and regulations. Build on your knowledge of internal control by understanding how programs and processes should be designed and...

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...

Senior grants managers need to know when, what, and how to apply indirect cost (IDC) rates to Federal grant expenditures – and that it’s rarely a simple calculation. Others need to assess if IDC are applied consistently and accurately from the transactional to programmatic level. This one-day...

Revolving funds and reimbursables are integral to an organization’s ability to sustain operations. Understanding the accounting principles used in business operations is integral to the success of Federal financial managers responsible for these functions. You will learn the procedures related to...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies encourage organizations to employ performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods. However, there are unique considerations surrounding PBAs, including standards of quality and methods of surveillance. You will learn the comprehensive...

Scrum is the fastest growing Agile project management methodology. Managing a Scrum team is the responsibility of the Product Owner, who is challenged with evaluating and controlling delivery, communicating across teams, and making final decisions to approve requirements. You will explore the...

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...

What are the essential traits and behaviors of leaders and how can they be honed throughout your career? Skills like engaging, motivating, coaching, and enhancing performance are integral to the success of all leaders. As the first step to seeking out opportunities for growth, you will learn...

Grant funders need tools and know-how to assess the financial capabilities of their recipients—before, during, and after a Federal grant award. The ability to know when and how to evaluate recipients, conduct risk assessments, and monitor activities through financial statements, audit reports,...

Corporations involved in the energy sector need executives who understand the extreme volatility of global energy markets and how to manage the financial risks created by changing energy prices. This Oxford online training course on Advanced Energy Finance Analytics is designed to give...