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Commandant (DCMS-DPR-5) U.S. Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Stop 7907 Washington, D.C. 20593-7907
Aug. 15, 2024
Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy (AFNCOA) (501358)
AFNCOA is an innovative blended curriculum designed for E-5 and E-6 personnel who desire a quality joint professional military education (PME) that will contribute significantly to their professional development and challenge them to be effective leaders and innovative risk takers. Target audience: E-5 and E-6
Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (AFSNCOA) (400301)
AFSNCOA provides a unique course of instruction that is ideal for active duty E-7, E-8, and E-9 personnel who desire to take the next step in the enlisted leadership continuum and further their professional leadership development. Target audience: E-7 through E-9
Apprentice Leadership Program (ALP) (502203)
This course is specifically intended to assist member growth from individual contributor to an apprentice supervisor in the role of a Petty Officer. Target audience: Prior to advancement to E-4
June 13, 2024
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.
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.
Aug. 20, 2024
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 9-12 with between 2-8 years of federal work experience in any area (does not need to be homeland security related)
Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Executive Leaders Program (500916)
CHDS Executive Leader Program (ELP) is a unique, educational opportunity for senior-level homeland security and public safety leaders at the forefront of the nation’s homeland security mission. Participants gain an understanding and appreciation of multiple agencies’ missions and how to think more inclusively and globally about homeland security.Federal employees who have been with DHS for at least 1 (one) year at the time the application is due are eligible to apply. For Active Duty O5-O6, Active duty enlisted E8-E9 and exceptional E7s, GS14-15 and SES leaders.
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.
Aug. 14, 2024
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 the Alaska, Guam or Hawaii region.
Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOACAD) (230442/500884)
The Commandant and MCPOCG have both identified the transition from E-6 to E-7 as the most critical in the Coast Guard enlisted career. The CPO Academy experience has been carefully designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and attitude to make the transition as smoothly and effectively as possible. Target audience: newly advanced Chief Petty Officers (E-7)
Aug. 12, 2024
Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development Course (CWOPD) (501614)
The Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development (CWOPD) course focuses on building leadership competencies by preparing Senior Enlisted personnel for transition into the Officer Corps. Target Audience: Newly commissioned Chief Warrant Officers (CWO)
Oct. 30, 2018
Civilian Orientation (502281)
This course provides all civilians with an understanding of the Coast Guard's overall missions, culture, and internal processes. Target audience: All newly hired civilian employees but can be used as a refresher by all employees.
Aug. 13, 2024
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.
Continuous Supervisory Leader Development (12/12) (502801)
The DHS Leader Development Program (LDP) requires all civilian supervisors, managers, and executives beyond their first year to complete 24 hours of continuous leader development, often referred to as the “12/12". Deadline to self-certify is 01 OCT.
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.
DHS Academic Programs
DHS Academic Programs cultivate creative homeland security strategic analysis and decision-making skills through high quality, fully accredited graduate degree programs at Department of Defense Senior Service Schools and other academic institutions.
Nov. 6, 2018
DHS Fellows Program (502027)
The DHS Fellows Program enhances collaboration, promotes a common vision, and ultimately ensures that DHS leadership delivers the right results to the American people. Target audience: GS 14-15, WS 14-18, WL 15, O5-6es who have demonstrated high achievement and are seen as the current and future leadership of the agency and are committed to a career in the federal government.
DHS Joint Duty Program
The DHS Joint Duty Program is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint duty assignments enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration. For more information about the DHS Joint Duty Program, eligibility requirements for federal employees, and current Joint Duty Assignment opportunities, please review the information below.
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.
DHS Leader Development Program
The DHS Leader Development Program helps ensure that leaders at all levels throughout the department are exposed to a core set of developmental experiences and leadership principles. The program offers development and training resources for non-supervisors, supervisors, and executives across the Department. In addition, it offers programs that supports identifying and preparing leaders for the next leadership level under the Leadership Bridges Strategy. This strategy helps build leadership talent capacity and succession pipelines at every leader level to help prepare employees for success as they progress in their career.