How to Apply
Competitive Professional Development

How to Apply

Application procedures for Competitive Professional Development Programs are specific to the individual course/program/training opportunity.

Visit the individual course page or application checklist from the below links for specific information to application checklists to guide you through the process. Click on the Courses and Programs dropdown menu at the left to select a specific course, or click here to view the entire course catalog.

Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP) checklist

Academic Degree Training (ADT) checklist

Leadership for a Democratic Society (LDS) checklist

Harvard University Program checklist

Senior Leader Seminar: Senior Leader Development Course checklist

Senior Managers Course in National Security (SMC) checklist

Senior Enterprise Talent Management Program application system (requires AKO log-in)

Visit your Career Program page for information on Training With Industry (TWI), occupational training, education requirements and opportunities specific to your career field.