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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
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.
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. 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.
Aug. 14, 2024
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.
June 9, 2024
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I and II
This certificate course is designed to help educate and prepare enlisted leaders assigned to Joint organizations or those going to Joint assignments. Upon completion of the course, students will be better prepared to: operate or work in a joint environment or organization; lead members of multiple Services; and contribute to joint mission success.
Gateway (National Defense University)
GATEWAY reinforces joint perspectives while preparing select E-7s for enhanced joint leadership opportunities at the operational level. This course fulfills a resident EJPME continuum gap that presently exists between the distance learning courses, Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I/II, and KEYSTONE. This course will allow mid-grade Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) the opportunity to elevate their tactical and operational leadership experience in a joint learning environment. Listed below are the GATEWAY Joint Learning Areas (JLAs).
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA) (100021)
This course provides students with the Joint Senior Enlisted Leadership perspective through each of the Key Lessons, which are Joint Communications, Organizational Management, Strategy, and Force Development. Target audience: Active Duty E-8 or E-9
Keystone (100188)
The Keystone Course will educate Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) and provide them the opportunity to visit and receive briefings at the National Defense University, the DJS J7 Joint Coalition Warfighting Joint Operation Module (JOM) in Suffolk, VA, and several Combatant Commands and Joint Task Forces. Target audience: E-9s currently serving in or slated to serve in a general or flag officer level joint headquarters or service headquarters that could be assigned as a joint task force.
Aug. 23, 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
Sept. 1, 2017
Leadership Development Requirements for Enlisted Advancement Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1. What exactly is the Enlisted Leadership Development Continuum?Answer: The continuum is a series of leadership development courses, anchored by the 28 Leadership Competencies and complimented by the EPME Performance Requirements, which progressively build upon the leadership fundamentals attained in accessions training to effectively prepare our
Senior Enlisted Leadership Course (SELC) (501799)
Focused on creating a pool of highly trained and motivated senior enlisted leaders better prepared for assignment to a Master Chief or Senior Chief Petty Officer billet including select high-profile assignments, such as Command Master Chief and Rating Force Master Chief. Target audience: E-8 and E-9
Aug. 12, 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.
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) (400303)
The SGM-A provides the tools to develop critical reasoning, creative thinking and decision-making skills. Senior Enlisted Leaders are provided an education that teaches them to enhance their character, self-expression, and strengthen teamwork abilities. This course assists in the development of logical, practical and original reasoning abilities necessary for problem solving. Target audience: Pay grade E-8 or an E-7 advancing to E-8.
US Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (USNSEA) (400302)
This training provides a unique, quality, professional military education (PME) in a joint environment that develops stronger leaders by preparing them to fulfill their expanded and ever widening roles in the areas of leadership and management and significantly contributes to Senior Enlisted Leader development and motivation.Target audience: E-7 through E-9 who desire to progress to the next level of the Enlisted Leadership Continuum and further their professional leadership development.