Senior Leader Program

GW CEPL is Committed to Building a
21st-century
federal executive corps

Our Senior Leader Program (SLP) provides the opportunity for executives in high demand to invest in continuing professional development while balancing commitments already in place.  This program covers the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and meets the 80-hour interagency training requirement, focusing specifically on higher-level competencies.  The opportunity allows you to learn more about common and emerging leadership and management issues while developing strategies for effective change.

Ideal For

Federal government leaders at GS levels 14 and 15.

Learning Objectives

The program objectives and curricula are built around the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM's) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), allowing you to hone the skills, develop knowledge, and strengthen the personal qualities leaders need to excel in senior executive positions.

The program is offered in two formats: online and in-person.

Jared Peatman, Ph.D.

Co-Faculty Director, SLP

A nationally recognized authority on the Civil War era, Dr. Jared Peatman has served as a Senior Fellow at GW CEPL since 2014. Jared is well-known by our students for his talent in using history and storytelling to examine modern-day leadership challenges in a fun and engaging way.

Natalie Houghtby-Haddon, Ph.D.

Co-Faculty Director, SLP
Associate Director, GW CEPL

Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon brings over 25 years of experience teaching and coaching government executives in strategic leadership, stakeholder management and culture change for transformational impact.

 

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"I was brought out of my comfort zone and stretched to think about where I see myself in the next 5-10 years as a future leader. The most helpful takeaways were the leadership lessons, learning about the different styles for leading teams."

Rhonda Carter
Associate Director, Enterprise Talent Development, VHA Healthcare Leadership Talent Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC

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DATES

Summer 2025 In-Person:
June 2 - 13, 2025*

Fall 2025 Online:
Oct 16 - Nov 17 
(2 days a week)**

CLASS SIZE

Small group of up to 25

VENUE

Virtual: Online

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS

8 CEUs

TUITION PRICE INTENSIVE

Government $8,950

TUITION PRICE VIRTUAL

Government $6,750

 

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Applicants must be US Government employees

10% OFF

GW CEPL Alumni, Groups of 5+
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* No classes Sun, June 8th
** Fall 2025 Virtual Dates: Orientation Sept. 23 (1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET) | Program Dates: Oct. 16-17 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET), Oct. 23-24 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET), Oct. 30-31 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET), Nov. 6-7 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET), Nov. 13-14 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET)