Leadership Development Branch (FC-LDR)

Dec. 18, 2024

Capitol Hill Workshop (500921)

Provides managers with a timely, in-depth look at changing political and policy struggles and how Congress will attempt to shape and realign America's future as we enter the 21st Century.

Feb. 26, 2025

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Emergence Program

A unique opportunity for homeland security/public safety professionals in the early stages of their career to explore "emerging" trend in the world around us - e.g. technology, environment, and terrorism. Target audience: GS 9-13 with between 3-15 years of federal work experience in any area (does not need to be homeland security related)

Feb. 26, 2025

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Master's Degree Program

The CHDS Master's Degree Program focuses on building collaboration among local, tribal, state, and federal leaders who develop strategies, plans, and programs to prepare and respond to national security threats and catastrophic events. This is an 18-month program that requires two weeks of residency per quarter (total of 12 weeks) at either the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA or in the National Capital Region (at the Bolger Center outside of Washington, DC), with the remainder of the work completed online. This degree is fully funded by a FEMA grant. More details can be found here.

June 24, 2025

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Pacific Executive Leaders Program

A graduate-level education curriculum, to address specific challenges facing officials in these unique areas. Target Audience: Applicants must be an O4-O6/GS-12 through SES and must be stationed in Guam or Hawaii region.

May 14, 2025

Command Assignment Preparatory Training (CAP-T) (502809)

To provide current/prospective Commanding Officers (CO) and Officers-in-Charge (OIC) with leadership tools to carry out their role as a unit leader within the organization.

June 10, 2025

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)

Joint professional military education prepares military officers to work effectively across different branches. Through rigorous study participants will gain an in-depth understanding of joint operations, equipping them to lead in complex, multi-service environments. Officers will be trained in the Operational Level of Warfare qualified to serve on DoD Joint Staffs at the O9 level. Coast Guard competencies are available. Target audience is O3's and O4's.

June 9, 2024

Management Development I (501363)

Provides new managers the opportunity to learn and hone the essential skills necessary for successful transition into entry level management. (formerly Seminar for New Managers)

June 8, 2024

Management Development II (501362)

Provides experienced managers the opportunity to work on dynamic thinking, creativity, and innovative, results-getting implementation by exposing managers to new approaches and processes.

April 15, 2025

Midgrade Officer and Civilian Transition Course (MOCTC) (100139)

As officers and civilians transition to roles of greater responsibility and broader impact, their leadership abilities and approach must evolve to handle more complex leadership challenges. Target audience: O-3s and GS-12s (or other civilian schedule equivalent). However O-4s and GS-13s that have recently assumed supervisory roles are encouraged to apply. Reserve O-3s and O-4s are eligible to apply.

June 1, 2024

National Security Executive Leadership Seminar (NSELS)

The Foreign Service Institute National Security Executive Leadership Seminar (NSELS) course offers participants exposure to high-level Administration officials and the latest insights on policy deliberations. Speakers have included the Deputy Secretaries of State and Treasury, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Deputy Director of ODNI, as well as other leaders from the national security, business and NGO communities. Target audience: GS-15/O6 and equivalent members are eligible to participate.

April 18, 2025

Senior Leader Transition Course (SLTC) (100437)

The primary focuses of SLTC are Leading Performance and Change and Leading the Coast Guard with learning outcomes that enhance decision making, strategic and systems thinking, and teaming, shared leadership and change management. Target audience: O4 and GS-13 personnel; waivers considered for members outside of target audience.

May 6, 2025

Senior Leadership Principles and Skills (SLPS) (501316)

Develop leadership skills, knowledge and performance for Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve and Civilian personnel making the transition from mid-level to senior management positions. Target audience: O5 and GS-14 personnel; waivers considered for members outside of target audience.

May 8, 2025

Supervisors of Civilians Tier I (online) (502197)

This 40 hour online course is designed to provide training to all civilian and military supervisors of USCG civilian personnel. The course material is created to introduce each supervisor to topics and requirements that they are required to know based upon their position as a supervisor of civilian personnel.Target audience: All new supervisors of civilians or members wanting to refresh their knowledge base

April 24, 2025

Supervisors of Civilians Tier II (502799)

This five-day exportable course is designed to provide training to newly hired/promoted civilian and military supervisors of USCG civilian personnel. The course material introduces each new supervisor to topics and requirements they are required to know based upon their new position as a supervisor of civilian personnel.

Oct. 17, 2024

Team Leader / Facilitator Course (500203)

Develop leadership knowledge and skills necessary for USCG Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Auxiliary personnel to effectively lead teams and serve as change agents in today's challenging, high-operation tempo. Target audience: E-6 to E-9, W-2 to W-4, O-1 to O-6, GS-9 to GS-14, and Auxiliary members.

May 31, 2024

Understanding the Interagency (PT-331)

“Understanding the Interagency” is the Department of State’s mid-level interagency course, which aims to build the collaborative skills and cultural awareness of USCG employees working on national security policy issues. Target audience: GS-12/13 or O-3 level, or equivalent, with fewer than 10 years of US Government Experience

Dec. 19, 2024

White House Workshop (500920)

Provides managers with an understanding of current presidential policies and programs.