28 credential paths for the federal workforce, each a fixed sequence of courses that ends in a certificate. This page shows what is in every one of them, how long it runs, what it costs, and when the next cohort starts, so you can plan a person's whole year in one sitting.
28certificate programs
151courses across them
10practice areas
1921training government since
Every program can also be run privately for one agency, priced against the GSA Schedule. Individual courses inside a program can be taken on their own.
This comprehensive program encompasses all of the core training requirements for federal Contracting Officer certification under both the civilian FAC-C (Professional) program and the Department of Defense DAWIA Contracting certification. It is a structured learning pathway that guides participan...
The course sequence
1CON1100: Contract Foundational Skills8 days (64 hours)
2CON1200: Contract Pre-Award8 days (64 hours)
3CON1300: Contract Award8 days (64 hours)
4CON1400: Contract Post-Award7 days (56 hours)
5FAC-C/DAWIA Contracting Certification Preparation Course5 days (40 hours)
The Entry Level FAC-P/PM certificate provides federal professionals with essential knowledge of the project and program management life cycle, contracting fundamentals, cost and financial principles, and leadership skills required in the acquisition environment. This program builds the foundation...
The course sequence
1FPM 131: Fundamentals of Project and Program Management Course4 days (32 hours)
2FPM 132: Fundamentals of Contracting Course3 days (24 hours)
3FPM 133: Fundamentals of Business, Cost, and Financial Management Course3 days (24 hours)
4FPM 134: Fundamentals of Leading Projects and Programs Course2 days (16 hours)
Sharpen your understanding of business, finance, and budgeting as a federal contracts or COR professional. Learn key competencies to communicate and collaborate effectively with financial and budget personnel.
The course sequence
1Basic Contract Administration Course3 days (24 hours)
2Federal Appropriations Law for Acquisition Professionals Course2 days (16 hours)
3Performance Work Statements Course3 days (24 hours)
4Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course3 days (24 hours)
5Introduction to Financial Management Course3 days (24 hours)
6Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Course3 days (24 hours)
7AI for Federal Acquisition & Contracting Course4 hours
Gain foundational knowledge in supply chain management tailored for contracting professionals. Learn key principles of procurement, supplier management, logistics, and risk mitigation in the contracting context.
The course sequence
1Simplified Acquisition Procedures Course5 days (40 hours)
2FPM 131: Fundamentals of Project and Program Management Course4 days (32 hours)
3Contracting Officer's Representative Course5 days (40 hours)
4Warehousing, Operations, and Disposal Course3 days (24 hours)
5Planning, Managing and Controlling a Personal Property Inventory Course3 days (24 hours)
6Property Accountability: The Life Cycle Course3 days (24 hours)
Broaden audit leadership ability through a rigorous sequence of leadership, supervision, and supervisory audit strategy courses tailored to high-performance governmental audit teams.
The course sequence
1Managing the Audit Engagement Course3 days (24 hours)
2Skills for Leading and Managing Audit Projects Course3 days (24 hours)
3Effective Audit Supervision Course3 days (24 hours)
4Leadership, Motivation, and Accountability for High Performance Audit Organizations Course2 days (16 hours)
5Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: The Power of Influence and Situational Awareness Course2 days (16 hours)
Advance your auditing impact by leading complex audit initiatives and driving organizational excellence. Develop leadership, risk management, and strategic audit planning skills.
The course sequence
1Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: The Power of Influence and Situational Awareness Course2 days (16 hours)
2Selecting and Planning Audits for Return on Investment Course1 day (8 hours)
3Leadership, Motivation, and Accountability for High Performance Audit Organizations Course2 days (16 hours)
4Ethical Decision Making for Auditors Course1 day (8 hours)
5Managing the Audit Engagement Course3 days (24 hours)
6Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors Course1 day (8 hours)
Advance your audit career by deepening your skills in technical auditing techniques, analytical methods, and performance measurement. Designed for professionals who have earned Level I certification.
The course sequence
1Practical Statistical Sampling for Auditors Course3 days (24 hours)
2Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course1 day (8 hours)
3Intermediate Performance Auditing Course3 days (24 hours)
4Auditing with Data Analytics Course3 days (24 hours)
5Compliance Auditing Course2 days (16 hours)
6Making Your Case to Prosecute Fraud Course2 days (16 hours)
Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.
The course sequence
1Internal Consulting Skills for Federal HR Professionals Course3 days (24 hours)
2Federal Position Management Course2 days (16 hours)
3Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course2 days (16 hours)
4Strategic Human Capital Management Course2 days (16 hours)
5Behavioral Job Interviewing: Hire the Best Course1 day (8 hours)
6Clear Expression through Critical Thought Course2 days (16 hours)
Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.
The course sequence
1Federal Human Resources Management Course3 days (24 hours)
2Federal Classification Principles Course4 days (32 hours)
3EEO in the Federal Government Course2 days (16 hours)
4Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)2 days (16 hours)
5Using and Presenting HR Data for Organizational Decisions Course2 days (16 hours)
6Introduction to Federal Staffing and Placement3 days (24 hours)
Gain the essential knowledge and federal‑specific procedures needed to accurately process personnel actions in the HR environment. Ideal for HR assistants and federal staff responsible for administering personnel changes.
The course sequence
1Federal Human Resources Management Course3 days (24 hours)
2Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course5 days (40 hours)
3Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course1 day (8 hours)
4Calculating Service Computation Dates Course1 day (8 hours)
5Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course1 day (8 hours)
6Federal Employee Health Benefits for Administrators1 day (8 hours)
7Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Introduction2 days (16 hours)
This certificate prepares federal grant professionals to design, structure, and oversee federal assistance programs using risk-based decision making. Participants strengthen their ability to assess pre-award risk, structure awards, manage performance outcomes, and implement monitoring practices t...
The course sequence
1Monitoring, Performance, and Compliance Oversight Course2 days (16 hours)
2Monitoring and Managing Cooperative Agreements Course2 days (16 hours)
3Grant Performance, Outcomes, and Results Management Course2 days (16 hours)
4Program Design and Risk Assessment Course2 days (16 hours)
5Pre-Award Risk Assessment and Award Structuring Course2 days (16 hours)
6Negotiating Award Terms and Special Conditions Course2 days (16 hours)
Gain essential skills to manage federal grants effectively, from pre‑award to closeout, while aligning with Uniform Guidance, cost principles, and monitoring protocols.
The course sequence
1Introduction to Grants Course3 days (24 hours)
2Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants Course2 days (16 hours)
3Cost Principles for Grants Course2 days (16 hours)
4Detecting and Preventing Federal Grant Fraud Course2 days (16 hours)
5Internal Control for Grants Course2 days (16 hours)
This certificate equips federal grant recipient professionals with the financial, legal, and oversight knowledge needed to manage federal grant funds responsibly. Participants develop practical skills in financial administration, subaward management, performance monitoring, and audit readiness to...
The course sequence
1Financial Administration of Federal Grants Course2 days (16 hours)
2Managing and Monitoring Subawards Course2 days (16 hours)
3Grant Performance, Outcomes, and Results Management Course2 days (16 hours)
4Negotiating Award Terms and Special Conditions Course2 days (16 hours)
5Federal Grant Law and Policy Framework Course2 days (16 hours)
6Audit Prep Workshop for Federal Grants Course2 days (16 hours)
Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.
The course sequence
1Principles of Managing Organizations Course1 day (8 hours)
2Exploring Change at Work Course1 day (8 hours)
3Leading Through Relationship-Building Course2 days (16 hours)
4Creating a Results-Driven Culture Course1 day (8 hours)
5Building Coalitions at Work Course1 day (8 hours)
Develop essential change management skills with a focus on leading organizational change, managing resistance, and enhancing strategic communication in the federal workplace.
The course sequence
1Understanding and Implementing Change in the Workplace Course1 day (8 hours)
2Leading Strategic Change Course1 day (8 hours)
3Change Management for Leaders: Preparing for an Unknown Future Course1 day (8 hours)
This capstone-level certificate course prepares seasoned federal financial professionals to lead teams and supervise operations within the federal financial management environment. Learn leadership, strategic decision-making, and advanced financial oversight.
The course sequence
1Leading Teams and Groups Course3 days (24 hours)
2Decision Making and Problem Solving Course2 days (16 hours)
3Leadership Communication Course2 days (16 hours)
4Strategic Planning for Government Organizations Course1 day (8 hours)
5Advanced Appropriations Law Course3 days (24 hours)
6Activity Costing Executive Seminar for Performance Accountability Course1 day (8 hours)
Build the writing skills federal professionals need to produce clear, credible, and reader-focused emails, memos, reports, and correspondence that drive mission outcomes.
The course sequence
1Writing Essentials Course2 days (16 hours)
2Effective Government Correspondence Course2 days (16 hours)
3Clear Expression through Critical Thought Course2 days (16 hours)
4Grammar and Editing Essentials Course3 days (24 hours)
Program prices are the published open-enrollment price for one person taking the whole sequence. For a cohort from your agency, the GSA Schedule rate is usually lower per person.
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