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.
New supervisors in their 12-month probationary period.
Summary and Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explore best practices for conducting effective performance appraisals.Create work environments that welcome diverse...U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employees
Summary and Objectives:Are you looking for tools to create a “win-win” environment for personal and professional relationships? Everyone has the potential to be a winner! DISC gives you powerful tools to increase...
All USFWS employees
Summary and ObjectivesTaking Flight with IDSC is based on the Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl styles, and it’s all about you! Which Bird are You? The Taking Flight Profile provides an overview of the four styles and contains a wealth of personalized...
All USFWS employees
Summary and ObjectivesYou are Unique. You are Powerful. Be Confident with Who You Are! Understanding your strengths unlocks your potential and leads you to greater performance. During this interactive training, participants will unlock their personalized...
All USFWS employees
Summary and ObjectivesEmotional Intelligence is not fixed and can be cultivated and grown. During this interactive training, participants will grow their skills of identifying, regulating, and expressing emotions, as well as how to cope with...
The course is mandatory for all permanent FWS employees in two grade interval positions such as biologists, realty specialists, contract specialists, engineers, refuge operations specialists, and others who are within their first year on the job. ...
Federal Employees
Summary and Objectives:Online retirement planning for FERS/FERS Transfers and new federal employees.
New Employees:This presentation is designed to help employees who are newer to federal...
All DOI Employees and contractors.
Summary and Objectives:A hands-on training session on creating and editing MS Word documents to be Section 508 conformant.
All DOI Employees and contractors.
Summary and Objectives:A hands-on training session on creating and editing MS Word documents to be Section 508 conformant.
FWS Field Administrative Officers.
Summary and Objectives:This program introduces administrative users to financial concepts and processes integrated into the organization's financial management, highlighting the integration points. The...
Personnel that design, develop, or deliver training courses for the National Conservation Training Center.
Summary and Objectives:Students will gain an understanding of the ADDIE model of training development. They will first learn about Analysis and how it drives the...
Personnel that deliver training courses for the National Conservation Training Center.
Summary and Objectives: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 of a training...
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.
Summary and Objectives:Crucial...
Experienced supervisors, with approximately 3 or more years who are interested in enhancing and developing their skills in the mid and senior level core leadership competencies and have completed an entry level training such as Supervisory Skills Workshop or Applied...
