Leadership Development for Federal Employees
We help members of the federal workforce develop into effective leaders.
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GS-14 to GS-15
Excellence in Government Fellows
Our premier leadership development course for federal employees at the GS-14 to GS-15 levels.
- Virtual or in-person sessions in Washington, D.C.
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168 classroom hours | 349 total training hours
- Spring and fall cohorts
GS-14 to GS-15
The 21st Century Government Innovation Program, Gov21
This program is designed to meet the evolving needs of federal agency leaders.
- Virtual or in-person sessions in Washington, D.C.
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42 hours | 3 months
- Spring, summer and fall cohorts
GS-12 to GS-14
Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals
Helps federal acquisition employees become better leaders through our Public Service Leadership Model.
- Virtual sessions
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15 days in session
- Spring and fall cohorts
GS-12 to GS-13
Foundations in Public Service Leadership
This program will enable you to develop the skills to effectively influence others, lead teams and drive change within your agency.
- Virtual sessions
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36 total hours | 7 months
- Winter and summer cohorts
GS-7 to GS-11
Preparing to Lead
A professional development opportunity for federal employees who are interested in pursuing a career in leadership at their agencies.
- Virtual sessions
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29 total hours | 5 months
- Winter and summer cohorts
SES and SES Equivalents
AI Federal Leadership
Educates agency leaders on AI opportunities and prepares them to guide their agencies to effectively leverage AI.
- Virtual or in-person sessions in Washington, D.C.
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18 hours | 6 months
- Spring and fall cohorts
- Winter 2025 Programs
- Spring 2025
Preparing to Lead Program
A professional development opportunity for federal employees who are interested in pursuing a career in leadership at their agencies.
- Virtual sessions
- From Jan. to May 2025
- Apply by Dec. 13
Foundations in Public Service Leadership Program
This program will enable you to develop the skills to effectively influence others, lead teams and drive change within your agency.
- Virtual sessions
- From Jan. to July 2025
- Apply by Dec. 6
Excellence in Government Fellows Program
Our premier leadership development course for federal employees at the GS-14 to GS-15 levels.
- Virtual or in-person sessions in Washington, D.C.
- From May 2025 to March 2026
- Apply by April 18, 2025
Gov 21, The 21st Century Government Innovation Program
This program is designed to meet the evolving needs of federal agency leaders.
- In-person sessions in Washington, D.C.
- From Feb. to April 2025
- Apply by Jan. 10, 2025
Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals
Helps federal acquisition employees become better leaders through our Public Service Leadership Model.
- Virtual sessions
- From March to Aug. 2025
- Apply by Feb. 7, 2025
We develop effective federal leaders
Our world-class training programs support all federal leaders—from aspiring supervisors to senior executives and political appointees. For more than a decade, our programs have helped public service leaders strengthen their organizations and serve as stewards of public trust.
Interested in our programs? Let's get in touch!
Connect with us today for more information about our leadership development programs for federal employees.
Diana Starkes
Gov21, The 21st Century Government Innovation Program
Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals Program
Foundations in Public Service Leadership Program
Jennifer Benbow
Excellence in Government Fellows Program
Preparing to Lead Program