Advanced Course (AC)

This course is designed for Civilian leaders in permanent appointment supervisor or managerial positions and who are adaptive, innovative, self-aware, and capable of effectively leading a complex organization, guiding programs, and managing associated resources. The training focus is on strategic thinking and assessment, change management, developing a cohesive organization, managing a diverse workplace, and management of resources.

Program Details

The AC consists of a dL course and a four-week resident course. The resident course will be taken after successful completion of the dL course and takes place in a university setting encompassing a classroom environment and small group seminars.

The dL phase must be completed prior to taking the resident phase. The time length between completing the dL course and beginning the resident course should not exceed 180 days. Those unable to successfully complete the dL course are not eligible for the resident phase.

Applicant Eligibility

• Army Civilians, grades GS-13 to GS-15 or equivalent, in permanent appointments
• Army Non-appropriated Fund (NAF), Wage Grade (WG), Local National (LN)
• Distributed Learning (dL) course is available to all Army Civilian Corps members as a self-development tool.
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Priority 1 - Required course for all Army Civilians in a permanent appointment to a supervisory or managerial position, GS-13 and above who have not received course/experience substitution.

Priority 2 - Army senior level Civilians, GS-13 and above or comparable pay band, currently not in a supervisory or managerial position.

Priority 3 - Military supervisors of Civilians or in managerial positions and other DOD leaders.

Prerequisites

• Foundation Course (required only for individuals hired after Sept. 30, 2006)
• Advanced Course dL Phase I Prerequisites must be complete before registering for the resident phase of the course.
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Application Process

Applicants register for this course through the Civilian Human Resources Training Application System CHRTAS website.

Funding

Most permanent Army Civilians, to include Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF), Wage Grade (WG) and Local National (LN) employees, are centrally funded to attend the resident phase.

Important Dates

Registration is ongoing for Phase I (online). Students cannot enroll in Phase II (resident) until they have received notification of successful completion of Phase I.

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