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For outstanding training opportunities from Washington, D.C. to Seattle, Washington.

COURSES IN CITIES NEAR YOU n MAY 1, 2016 –­SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

B E CweAliveU S E where

you live The Graduate School, USDA has established

Stakeholders, Leadership Development and

a Center for State and Local Government

Security Management.

with a focus on program implementation as opposed to policy. We offer facilitation and training in a broad range of areas that includes Managing Change, Delivering Results and Ensuring Accountability, Engaging

Our programs stress the three principles necessary for successfully implementing public programs: PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY and CHANGE. We help state and local leaders to accomplish their day-to-day work as efficiently and effectively as possible, in ways that help them achieve their organizational objectives, serve their constituencies and hold the public trust. For more information and course descriptions, please visit www.grad.usda.gov/cslg.

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AN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM THAT EXPANDS THE SCHOOL’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERTISE AND CAPABILITIES TO MEET YOUR MISSION-CRITICAL TRAINING NEEDS ■■

Offers flexibility and a cost-effective distance education format.

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can deliver a variety of online products and services such as courses, learning events, one-on-one mentoring and coaching sessions, and collaboration, team facilitation and tools.

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provides participants an engaging learning experience using rich media such as video and audio streaming, interactive exercises and live facilitation.

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stores live learning sessions that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

LET THE EXPERIENCED GS CONNECT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TEAM SHAPE YOUR SUBJECT MATTER INTO A STATE-OF-THE ART LEARNING EXPERIENCE. VISIT WWW.GRAD.USDA.GOV/GSCONNECT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Turn to the professionals who understand how you work.

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The Graduate School, USDA

State and Local Government

Distance Learning

OUR CENTER FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SELF-PACED

WORKS WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS to help them

LEARNING OPTIONS that enable you

achieve their organizational objectives and serve their

to learn on your own time, from

constituencies.

anywhere. Options include paper-based,

We provide facilitation and training solutions to assist you in: ■■

building a knowledge base and skill sets necessary to maintain public trust

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focusing on performance and “real world” solutions

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benchmarking/best practices

CD-ROM and Web-based courses.

GS CONNECT, our expanded online platform, uses multimedia to deliver a live, interactive, fully engaging learning experience.

Turn to the professionals who work on your behalf.

Customized Training

On-Site Training

TELL US WHAT YOU NEED, AND WE WILL DELIVER IT —

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL HAS OVER 1,000

ANYTIME, ANYPLACE. The Graduate School, USDA invites

CLASSROOM-BASED AND DISTANCE EDUCATION

you to take courses at any of our campuses. Or, we will

COURSES that are available for training at your

come to you or to the location of your choice. Let’s talk

institution or worksite. On-site training offers

about your needs. The School will meet them.

several advantages:

Training Center Management

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eliminates travel and per diem costs for employees

YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE YOUR OWN TRAINING

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maximizes employee time because travel from the worksite is eliminated; there are no additional employee-related expenses, such as overtime, compensatory pay or weekend travel

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cost-effective for larger numbers of participants due to economies of scale

CENTER. Or, you may need assistance in establishing one. Turn to us. We are here to help you ensure that your staff gets the proper training in the proper venue to get the job done.

Faculty THE GRADUATE SCHOOL HAS A FACULTY OF OVER 750 INSTRUCTORS who are experts or practitioners in fields as diverse as: ■■

government auditing

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human resources management

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enterprise architecture

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geographic information systems

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information security

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leadership development

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management — financial, project and program

Center for Leadership and Management

Government Audit Training Institute

WHATEVER YOUR GS LEVEL, OUR CENTER FOR

GOVERNMENT AUDITING COMMUNITY, our Government

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT HAS TOOLS

Audit Training Institute provides you with professional

DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GROW AS A LEADER.

training and educational services at every stage of your

With a focus on your future as a federal executive,

career. In partnership with Thomas Edison State College,

manager or leader, we offer long-term leadership

we also offer a Master of Science in Management – Public

development programs, assessment tools and

Auditing Sector.

WITH COURSES DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE

other opportunities that help you get where you’re going.

Certificate Programs OUR THIRTY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF SUBJECTS, from accounting and Geographic Information Systems to natural history and security management, providing ■■

class experiences designed around proven career content

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targeted knowledge sets and competency building

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an integrated approach to skill mastery

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preparation for professional certification exams

International Programs THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE IS OUR GLOBAL ARM, working with international organizations and government agencies worldwide. We provide professional development

Identified program coursework can be easily transferred to one of our partner institutions.

and training services everywhere from China to Poland to El Salvador, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and skills and improved relationships between cultures and countries.

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(888) 744-GRAD www.grad.usda.gov

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We’re Your Best Source for Training!

The Graduate School, USDA has a great track record.

We are the trainer of choice for government and private sector professionals for a reason — we deliver results. Beyond that, we stay on top of the most current trends in business and provide up-to-the-minute training in the areas that will help you enhance your career and your life.

Turn to us for continuing education.

Interactive Online Training

On-Site Training

Distance Education

Certificate Programs

Leadership Training

Customized Programs

Top-Notch Instructors

Training Center Management

International Programs

Government Audit Training Institute

State and Local Initiatives

Organizational Development Solutions Center

We have STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING COMPUTER LABS in our Capital Gallery training facility in Washington, D.C., located next to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station.

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