Supervision and Employee Development Courses

These courses and programs prepare leaders and supervisors to accomplish the Service’s mission. Skills are developed for emerging, mid-level, and advanced levels of leadership and supervision. Courses are based on the FWS Leadership Competency Development Model and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Department of the Interior mandatory supervisory training requirements.

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Target Audience: 

New Supervisors

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Supervision for New Supervisors is a contemporary approach to learning. It combines online learning content, individual assessment instruments, and mediated Q&A with a Human Resource (HR) professional in a facilitated...

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FWS Field Administrative Officers. 

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This program introduces administrative users to financial concepts and processes integrated into the organization's financial management, highlighting the integration points.  The...

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Personnel that design, develop, or deliver training courses for the National Conservation Training Center.

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Students will gain an understanding of the ADDIE model of training development. They will first learn about Analysis and how it drives the...

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New instructors and/or facilitators looking to gain presentation skills, experience, and confidence.

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Students will spend a week on campus practicing the art of content delivery. They will learn about the benefits of properly preparing for the delivery...

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Ideal for supervisors and leaders who have responsibilities to get work accomplished with others. Also, for any employee who wants to improve their two-way communication skills as they strive for excellence in the workplace.

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Crucial Conversations for...