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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.
TurntoUs .
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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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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