U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Educational Components

The Fed CDP draws from the latest research on learning and leadership development. The program offers an ongoing cycle of assessment, feedback-intensive training, challenging work and learning opportunities, coupled with support from mentors and coaches. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and interagency experiences, candidates will experience a powerful mix of learning methodologies that will prepare them for the variety of challenges they will face as executives within the Federal Government.

Program Highlights

• Personalized Executive Development Plan

• Residential, Classroom, Field, and Web-based Training

• Executive Learning Teams

• Team Leadership Projects

• Individual Coaching and Mentoring

• Cabinet Level and White House Speakers

• Developmental Assignments with Leadership Responsibility

• Issues Forum and Leadership Visits

• Field Experiences Outside Government

• Reading Assignments

NOTE: More detail on the educational component of the program is available in the brochure.