Given the challenges facing government today—increased accountability, changing laws and regulations, tighter budgets—the demand for skilled leaders is greater than ever before. Graduate School USA’s Certificates of Accomplishment in Leadership, Supervision and Management provide the education and foundation to develop individuals who are critical to the successful operation of the public sector.
Individual certificate programs are offered at three levels:
The Leadership, Supervision, and Management certificate programs comply with OPM requirements listed in CFR Title 5, Subchapter B, Part 410 Training and part 412 Supervisory, Management and Executive Development.
Participants have up to two years to complete any one of the three program certificates.
You may apply for these programs online. For more information about these or other certificates, please contact the certificate advisor at (202) 314-3314 or certificates@graduateschool.edu.
Special accommodations may be requested online by requesting ADA Accommodations. All requests must be received at least four weeks prior to the class start date to be fulfilled.
The Team Leader Certificate Program helps individuals develop the necessary skills to lead and manage effective teams. Participants are prepared to leverage the power of teams to provide solutions to problems, drive innovation, and enhance organizational capabilities. The program will address necessary skills for meeting the special challenges of leading teams in the public sector.
Required Courses
- Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (ADMB7006) 1.2 CEU
- From Peer to Leader: Successfully Navigating the Transition (MGMT7125) 0.6 CEU
- Jump-Starting High Performing Teams (TDEV7021) 1.2 CEU
- Leading Teams and Groups (TDEV8200) 1.8 CEU
- Coaching Skills for Today's Leaders (MGMT9002) 0.6 CEU
Elective Courses (Select 2)
- The Power of Influence Over Authority (MGMT7120) 0.6 CEU
- Principles for Managing Projects (PGMT7012) 1.8 CEU
- Facilitator Workshop (TDEV8120) 2.4 CEU
- Fundamentals of Writing (WRIT7010) 1.8 CEU
Focusing on key supervisory competencies of communication and developing others, the Supervisor Certificate Program prepares participants to lead successfully and inspire those they supervise. The curriculum addresses such skills as delegation, motivation, coaching, and mentoring—all associated with managing the performance of others.
Required Courses (Select 5)
- Introduction to Supervision (SUPV7001) 3.0 CEU
- Federal Human Resources Management for Supervisors and Managers (PMGT7102) 3.0 CEU
- Constructive Conflict Resolution (COMM7004) 1.2 CEU
- Coaching Skills for Today’s Leaders (MGMT9002) 0.6 CEU
- Decision Making & Problem Solving (MGMT8102) 1.2 CEU
Elective Courses (Select 2)
- Writing for Results (WRIT7110) 1.2 CEU
- Managing A Virtual Workforce (MGMT9013) 0.6 CEU
- Leadership Communication (MGMT8112) 1.2 CEU
Effective government managers are responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that ensures agency success. Through this curriculum, participants learn to create a framework for enabling change and organizational dynamics, exploring such critical issues as setting and implementing management controls; aligning human capital efforts; and being attuned to political dynamics.
Required Courses (Select 4)
- Introduction to Management (MGMT7099) 3.0 CEU *
- Emotionally Intelligent Leaders (LEAD8007) 1.2 CEU
- Introduction to Financial Management (FINC7000) 24 CPE
- Strategic Human Capital Management (PMGT7015) 1.2 CEU
Elective Courses (Select 2)
- EEO for Supervisors and Managers (EEOP8101) 1.2 CEU
- Overview of Project Management (PROJ7020) 0.6 CEU
* This course is for those who have been managing for 3 years or less or: If you have been a manager for more than 3 years and have previously attended Graduate School USA’s Introduction to Management, please submit an essay to the Certificate Course Manager documenting your management experience and expertise.
Leadership and Management Curriculum
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GSUSA’s Certificates of Accomplishment in Leadership, Supervision, and Management provides the education and foundation to develop individuals who are critical to the successful operation of their organization.