The demand for skilled leaders in the federal government is greater than ever before. This program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and manage organizational change effectively.
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the purpose of change within organizations, the psychology behind its impact on individuals, and effective change management strategies. Participants will learn to navigate organizational change and participate in successful transformation initiatives, ensuring they are prepared for periods of transition.
The program offers an exploration of essential skills and strategies for establishing strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and promoting personal and professional growth.
Course topics covered include emotional intelligence, conflict management, developing others, strategies for promoting collaboration, and team building. Participants will also gain insights into the mission, vision, and goals of an organization, principles of relationship management, problem-solving and decision-making strategies, and effectiveness in the workplace.
By completing this certificate program aligned with the executive core qualifications (ECQs) identified by OPM, emerging leaders will be well-equipped to lead their organizations with confidence and strategic vision.
This program includes:
- 6 days of live, project-based training from experts
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 3.6 CEUs
Courses in this Certificate Program
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Principles of Managing Organizations Course
Understand essential principles that shape effective management in government or agency settings, from leadership fundamentals to resource alignment and digital tools. This one-day introductory training connects key management disciplines and helps prepare participants for supervisory responsibilities.
- Analyze basic principles of leadership and management.
- Describe basic principles of financial management.
- Describe basic principles of financial management.
- Analyze approaches to human capital management.
Exploring Change at Work Course
This foundational seminar offers insight into the psychology of organizational change. Participants examine emotional responses, framing techniques, and planning strategies to support successful transformations and workplace adaptation.
- Analyze the mission, vision, and goals of an organization.
- Apply key principles in customer relationship management.
- Analyze strategies for problem solving and decision making.
- Compare the concepts of efficiency and the effectiveness of work.
Leading Through Relationship-Building Course
Through case examples and exercises, learn tactics to cultivate trust, build stakeholder support, and strengthen organizational relationships for mission-focused collaboration.
- Analyze approaches for relationship-building.
- Apply elements of emotional intelligence.
- Analyze principles of conflict management.
- Analyze approaches for developing others.
- Analyze strategies for promoting collaboration and team building.
Creating a Results-Driven Culture Course
Participants explore how organizational clarity and stakeholder focus contribute to high performance. Through real-world scenarios, you will build skills in goal alignment, decision quality, process improvement, and relationship-focused leadership.
- Analyze the mission, vision, and goals of an organization.
- Apply key principles in customer relationship management.
- Analyze strategies for problem solving and decision making.
- Compare the concepts of efficiency and the effectiveness of work.
Building Coalitions at Work Course
Designed for aspiring leaders and professionals, Building Coalitions at Work (LEAD 7340) focuses on communication, trust-building, and collaboration strategies to form alliances across teams and agencies. You’ll learn to cultivate influence and create supportive relationships that improve organizational effectiveness.
- Discuss the importance of building relationships in the workplace.
- Analyze approaches for communicating effectively with others.
- Analyze the importance of building and establishing influence in the workplace.
- Build relationships that promote effective work.
What You'll Learn at a Glance
- Understand organizational change dynamics and support transitions.
- Develop emotional intelligence, foster relationships, and resolve conflict.
- Build culture through engagement, collaboration, and results orientation.
- Create and sustain internal coalitions and partnerships to achieve mission goals.
