This competency-based leadership development program provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading Change." The program objective is to equip leaders with the information, tools, and experience they need to serve at the highest levels.
The EPP curriculum is focused on the Office of Personnel and Management’s most current 2025 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) framework. Live training takes place during four one-week sessions of instructor-led coursework. Additional program components include individualized development plans, action learning, and assessment. Participants also complete a team project by the end of the program. Teams work together during and between training sessions using the action learning process to identify and address real-world problems and to produce recommendations that have a direct impact.
Target Audience
This program is for you if you are interested in leadership at the most senior levels of government, learning how to lead change, connecting with peers across the government, building a portfolio of accomplishments tied to the Executive Core Qualifications, and tackling real-world problems using action learning and action leadership.
This course has a prerequisite
- This program is for GS-13 to GS-15 employees.
This course includes:
- 20 days of live, project-based training from experts
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 13.6 CEUs
What You'll Learn at a Glance
- Understanding and applying the "Leading Change" theme in leadership.
- Building a portfolio of accomplishments tied to the ECQs framework.
- Participating in action learning to address real-world challenges.
- Completing team projects with direct organizational impact.
- Gaining insights into the Senior Executive Service (SES) and application process.
Course Syllabus:
Session I: Roadmap for Success (Orientation)
- Program Overview and Requirements
- EPP Alumni Panel
- Action Learning I
- Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI) Assessment & Creating a Leadership Development Plan (LDP)
- High Performing Teams
- My Federal Career
Session II: Leading Change
- Action Learning II
- Leading Change Module
- Conflict Management Module
- Team Leadership Book Presentations
Session III: Best Practices in Leadership
- Action Learning III
- Leading People Module
- Human Resources Management Module
- Financial Management Module
Session IV: Leadership That Lasts! (Graduation)
- Action Learning Team Project Preparation and Presentation
- My Federal Career Next Steps
- Graduation Ceremony
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
