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Other Army, DOD and non-government training

The Army and DOD offer a variety of additional online and resident training resources for Army Civilians in a variety of areas. Other non-government training providers and educational institutions may also provide training that meets individual needs and mission requirements.

While many of these training programs, workshops and seminars may be free, others may have associated tuition and session fees. Individuals interested in applying for training, education programs, individual college/university classes, and workshops that would directly enhance individual skill sets, job capabilities and mission accomplishment may be able to request funding through their local command.

Most units have a Civilian training budget to ensure employees have the necessary training and education to meet mission requirements.

It is recommended that an employee talk with his or her supervisor about training needs and document training and career goals on an Individual Development Plan (IDP). Supervisors, or unit training coordinators, can assist employees with local command training request procedures.

Below is not an all-inclusive list of available training/information resources. There may be additional national, regional or local providers that meet individual and unit training requirements, as well as training sources specific to individual Army Civilian Career Programs.

Leadership/Resilience Assessment Tools

Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) Program The Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback program (MSAF360) is a web-based program that uses the ‘360’ assessment system, where a leader is evaluated by peers, superiors and subordinates. The system carefully preserves anonymity by stripping feedback of identifying information before producing the Individual Feedback Report. The feedback increases self-awareness by identifying gaps in perception and by providing specific information regarding a leader’s strengths and developmental needs.
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) is a long term strategy that better prepares the Army community - including all Soldiers, Family members, and the Department of the Army Civilian workforce - to not only survive, but also thrive at a cognitive and behavioral level in the face of protracted warfare and everyday challenges of Army life that are common in the 21st Century. Though not a requirement, Army Civilians are encouraged to also take the GAT to access their personal dimensions of emotional, social, spiritual, and family fitness. Developed by subject matter experts from the military and civilian universities, the GAT is comprised of 105 questions and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Free Training Sources

ATRRS Self Development Center/Army eLearning Center At no cost to the individual or their organization, all active duty Soldiers, members of the National Guard or Reserves, Department of the Army Civilians, and USMA and ROTC cadets are authorized to access over 5,000 Information Technology, Business Skills, and Interpersonal Skills courses from any location, around the clock (24/7) through the ATRRS Self-Development Center.
Distributed Learning System The U.S. Army Distributed Learning System (DLS) acquires, deploys and maintains a worldwide learning infrastructure that innovatively combines hardware, software and telecommunications resources with training facilities and course content to deliver a cohesive, Web-based solution (includes ALMS and Army sLearning).

Other DOD & Non-Government Training Resources

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

 The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) offers 7 military Equal Opportunity and six 6 Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity courses. DEOMI also has 14 online courses available to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

 The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is a multi-service school for active and reserve components, foreign military students and Civilian personnel working in the federal government and various law enforcement agencies

DigitalGov University

 The General Services Administration’s DigitalGov University offers practical and affordable training for web professionals of federal, state, and local government websites.

Graduate School USA

 Graduate School USA is an independent, educational, not-for-profit institution headquartered in the nation’s capital with additional sites strategically located throughout the United States.

Joint Language University

 JLU is an open language training portal serving the public, private, academic and government sectors. All materials are completely free and available to current federal and DOD employees.

LandWarNet eUniversity

 LWNeU provides Information Technology, Communications Systems, Battle Command and other related training and information products for Soldiers, Units, Network Enterprise Centers, and DoD Civilians.

NDU Information Resources Management College

 National Defense University (NDU) iCollege prepares military and civilian leaders to optimize information technology management and secure information dominance within cyberspace. Primary areas of expertise include cyber security and cyber leadership, CIO competencies, IT program management, enterprise architecture, CFO/budget, Advanced Management Program (AMP), and a Master’s Degree in Government Information Leadership. Several courses include hands-on cyber labs. Tuition is FREE for DoD (military and civilians). Eligible Federal civilian agency government employees, non-Federal Government employees (i.e., state and local government), international defense ministry students, and private sector individuals all may attend at various tuition rates. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and be at least GS-12 or O-4 or above to attend. Courses are on campus at Ft. McNair in Washington, DC or online and may be completed for graduate-level credit or for professional development.

Partnership for Public Service

 The Partnership for Public Service Center for Government Leadership prepares federal leaders to solve national challenges by driving innovation, inspiring employees and delivering results though its Annenberg Leadership Seminars and Excellence in Government Fellows program.

OPM Leadership Development and Training

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Executive Institute and the Management Development Centers are dedicated to developing career leaders for the Federal Government. The center offers a variety of training opportunities as well as free webinars.

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