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.

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.

Feb. 10, 2025

Executive Leadership Program (500916)

The Executive Leader Program, conducted by the Graduate School, USA, provides leadership and managerial training and development opportunities for employees who have a high potential to be a future federal manager. Target audience: GS 11-13, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) NF 4-5 members who are not supervisors or are new supervisors with less than one year of supervisory experience, and equivalent wage grade levels (WG and WL 10-15).

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.

Jan. 13, 2025

President's Management Council Interagency Rotation Program (PMC)

The PMC Interagency Rotation Program strengthens agency collaboration, facilitates best practice sharing across Departments, and builds a pipeline of emerging leaders who possess a broad understanding of the varied missions across the Federal Government. Target audience: High potential GS 13-15s, either within or outside their current area of expertise

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.

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.

Dec. 19, 2024

White House Workshop (500920)

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