Office of Leadership (DCMS-DPR-5)

Jan. 13, 2025

Aspiring Leader Program (500926)

The Aspiring Leader Program, conducted by the Graduate School, USA, prepares federal employees for positions as team leaders, supervisors and managers. The program is designed to strengthen basic competencies in oral and written communication, problem solving, leadership, interpersonal skills, self-direction, flexibility, customer service, and decisiveness.

June 16, 2025

Aspiring Supervisor Self-Development Program

A self-paced intensive exploration of the expectations and responsibilities of a DHS first-line supervisor on one's own schedule. Target audience: Civil servants interested in becoming a supervisor.

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)

March 26, 2025

Defense Civilian Emerging Leaders Program (DCELP)

The Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP) provides training to the next generation of Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Federal interagency leaders. DCELP fills a critical need by enabling the DoD and interagency partners to focus on leader development at the entry and emerging leader level of the civilian workforce. Target audience: GS7 and GS12, or equivalent. Program is best suited for those in the Acquisition, Financial Management, and Human Resources communities.

Jan. 13, 2025

DHS Joint Mission Fellows Program

The Department of Homeland Security Joint Mission Fellows Program (JMFP) is a blended program, a combination of both in-residence and virtually led events, that builds a cadre of mid-level leaders with formal mission skills, qualifications, and experience.

Sept. 27, 2024

Leadership and Management School (LAMS) (340720)

The course develops leadership skills, knowledge, and performance for Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Auxiliary personnel who are considered first-line supervisors and mid-level managers. Target Audience: E-4, E-5

Feb. 10, 2025

New Leader Program (500917)

The program is designed to strengthen the employee's leadership competencies and to teach them how to apply the skills they learn in real-world situations. Participants gain knowledge and practice skills that will help them develop into effective leaders. Target audience: GS 7-11, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) NF 3-4, and equivalent wage grade levels (WG 10-15, WL 6-14, WS 8-13)

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.