Develop federal leaders at every level
The Center for Leadership and Management offers four cohort-based leadership programs that serve public servants across all GS grades, from entry-level positions through GS-15. Our programs are designed around the OPM Executive Core Qualifications and are taught by professionals with extensive government experience.
Four programs, one continuum
Each program focuses on a grade range, but if you’re ready to stretch your skills and take on a new challenge, we encourage you to consider the program with the next grade level up. Reaching higher is what we’re all about.
Aspiring Leader ProgramFor employees building a foundational understanding of leadership competencies.Program details
New Leader ProgramPrepares employees for leadership and management roles.Program details
Executive Leadership ProgramFor employees ready to combine training and developmental experiences to prepare themselves for senior roles.Program details
Executive Potential ProgramFor high-potential employees targeting senior executive roles.Program detailsWhat graduates say
More than 10,000 public servants have been through a CLM program since 1995. What Our Alumni Say
“The ELP exceeded my expectations. Each session and deliverable provided me with critical lessons, and I now have a better sense of who I want to be as a leader.”
“An all-access pass to the exclusive world of senior federal leadership. It provided me with the background information I needed to develop into a senior executive.”
“This program helped bring out qualities that had gone dormant, which have now been reactivated so that I can be the absolute best leader I can be.”
Agencies we have developed leaders for
A sample of the agencies and organizations that have sent people through CLM programs.
Beyond the programs
Courses
56 leadership and management courses, from one-day skill builders to multi-course certificate programs. Browse the catalog.
Assessments
We use a variety of assessment tools to help you build targeted self-development plans. See our assessment tools here.
Building a leadership pipeline?
Tell us which grades you’re developing and how many participants. We’ll match them to the right programs, and when a cohort moves through together, we’ll price it as a private class.