Civilian Leader Development Policy Guidance

Army Civilian leader development program policy is part of the following:

• Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (Rapid Action Review: 4 August 2011), Section VI, Army Civilian Training and Education (under revision - update due out in the fall of 2012)
• Army Civilian Training Interim Policy Guidance Update to AR 350-1 (15 June 2011)
• H.R.2647 -- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, Section 1113
• ALARACT 121/2012 - Civilian Education System (CES) Policy Changes (27 April 12)
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Supervisor Development Course The National

Defense Authorization Act of 2010, Section 1113, established the requirement for services to provide mandatory training for all new and experienced supervisors. New supervisors must complete the initial training within a year of their assignment. Experienced supervisors must complete refresher training at least once every three years. Topics include performance management, conflict management, and prohibited personnel practices.

The training is required for all military and Civilian supervisors of Army Civilians by June 30, 2012. TRADOC's Army Management Staff College administers the online Supervisor Development Course. Training is documented in the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) and the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).

Civilian Education System

The Civilian Education System is the Army's leader development program for all Army Civilians. Courses are targeted to individuals in specific grade levels (below) to ensure Civilians receive progressive career-long professional development.

• Foundation Course:  Required for all Interns and new Army Civilians (GS-01 to GS-15),  hired after Sept. 30, 2006
• Action Officer Development Course:  Open to all Army employees as a self-development tool
• Basic Course:  GS-01 to GS-09
• Manager Development Course:  Open to all Army employees as a self-development tool
• Intermediate Course:  GS-10 to GS-12
• Advanced Course: GS-13 to GS-15
• Continuing Education for Senior Leaders: GS-14 to GS-15
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Civilians may view their eligibility profile and register for CES courses and the SDC at the Civilian Human Resources Training Application System (CHRTAS) at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/chrtas/student/main.aspx. First-time users must create a student profile to access their information or register for a course.

The U.S. Training and Doctrine Command's Army Management Staff College, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), administers the full complement of CES courses.