Training Resources
USMC Distance Learning
(http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/dlc/)
The Marine Corps Distance Learning Program is
designed to increase USMC Operational
Readiness by improving training quality and accessibility
for the individual Marine (Active & Reserve) and USMC
civilian employees. Access to USMC Distance Learning Materials
is currently available at (5) USMC Installations and their
associated Government Computer Domains.
Navy E–Learning
(http://www.navylearning.navy.mil)
Navy E–Learning
brings courses directly to your desktop. These courses can
assist you in attaining your professional development, advancement,
leadership and Professional Military Education (PME) goals.
Navy E–Learning is available to Marine Corps civilian
and military members and military family members enrolled
in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
DAU Tutorial
Modules
(http://www.cne.gmu.edu/modules/dau/)
The Defense Acquisition University tutorial modules are interactive tutorials in Mathematics,
Probability and Statistics. These modules are intended for
use by Defense Acquisition University course participants.
Getting Results
through Learning web site
(http://www.humtech.com/opm/grtl/)
Based on the award–winning
book, this interactive web site helps an individual manager
or employee identify and apply learning strategies.
Advanced Distributed Learning
Web site
(http://www.adlnet.org/)
The Department of Defense and the White
House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) launched
the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative in November
1997. The ADL leverages ongoing work by related groups through
partnership arrangements in academia, the commercial sector,
and government.
Defense
Acquisition University
(http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau/)
The Defense Acquisition University consolidates
and integrates education and training for the Defense Acquisition
Workforce. The consortium member schools provide more than
85 acquisition courses to entry, intermediate, and senior
level civilian and uniformed personnel to allow them to attain
certification in one or more of the 11 defense acquisition
career fields.
Federal
Executive Institute
(http://www.leadership.opm.gov/fei/index.html)
The Federal Executive Institute
is dedicated to building a core of senior public sector executives.
Programs include the four–week Leadership for a Democratic
Society program and the Center for Executive Leadership.
"Getting
Results Through Learning"
(http://www.opm.gov/html/rider.htm)
This book is also called the Green Book, presents various
methods of accomplishing organizational learning. It was written
by a group of trainers for a special task force of the Federal
Human Resource Development Council. It is an excellent source
of information on training strategies managers can implement
at little or no cost.
National
Defense University
(http://www.ndu.edu)
The National Defense University is comprised of several
colleges. The mission of the Armed Forces Staff College is
to educate staff officers and other leaders in joint and combined
operation planning and warfighting in order to instill a primary
commitment to joint teamwork, attitudes, and perspectives.
The National War College conducts a senior–level course
of study in national security strategy to prepare selected
military officers and federal officials for high–level
policy, command and staff responsibilities. The Information
Resources Management (IRM) College prepares leaders to direct
the information component of national power by leveraging
information and information technology for strategic advantage.
The College also provides mandatory courses for individuals
in the communications–computer field of the Acquisition
Workforce. The mission of the Industrial College of the Armed
Forces (ICAF) is to prepare selected military officers and
civilians for senior leadership and staff positions by conducting
postgraduate, executive–level courses of study, with
special emphasis on materiel acquisition and joint logistics.
In addition, ICAF provides the Senior Acquisition Course.
The School of Information Warfare and Strategy teaches information
strategies to senior–level students of NDU and shorter
specialty courses in information warfare to a broader government
community.
Naval
Postgraduate School
(http://www.nps.navy.mil)
The Naval Postgraduate School’s emphasis is on
study and research programs relevant to unique Navy and DOD
requirements. Advanced degrees are offered in a variety of
fields. The student body consists of military officers and
a small number of civilian employees.
Navy
Supply Corps School
(http://www.nscs.com)
The Navy Supply Corps School provides logistics training
in the areas of supply, transportation, maintenance and other
logistics services for Department of Defense and international
personnel. Courses are taught both in Athens GA and at locations
throughout the world utilizing the Mobile Training Team (MTT)
concept and through Video TeleTraining.
Naval
War College
(http://www.nwc.navy.mil)
The Naval War College is subdivided into four resident
colleges and one nonresident college. The College of Naval
Warfare is a senior level resident school attended by senior
grade officers and civilians. The College of Naval Command
and Staff is an intermediate level resident school attended
by mid–grade officers and civilians. The Naval Command
College is a senior level resident international school attended
by senior grade naval officers. The Naval Staff College is
an intermediate level resident international school attended
by mid–grade naval officers. The College of Continuing
Education is an intermediate level nonresident school intended
to extend the Naval War College program to U.S. officers and
eligible civilian employees of the Department of Defense who
are unable to attend resident courses. A Seminar Program and
Correspondence Program have been designed to be the equivalents
of the resident College of Naval Command and Staff.
Naval
War College's College of Continuing Education (CCE)
(http://cce.nwc.navy.mil)
Naval War College offers two nonresident programs designed to foster
strategic thought, for those unable to attend the resident
colleges. These programs are conducted as graduate courses
which parallel the resident College of Naval Command and Staff,
using two modes of instruction: a Seminar Program conducted
at specified sites throughout the US; and a Correspondence
Program offered worldwide. DOD employees in grades of GS–11
and above with a baccalaureate degree are eligible.
OPM
Human Resource Development web site
(http://www.opm.gov/hrd/lead/index.htm)
The training information
page provides a list of sources is areas such as career assessment,
knowledge management, learning technology, human capital,
and workforce planning. The policy page provides links to
training law, OPM regulations and guidance, and other useful
training guidance.
OPM
Management Development Centers
(http://www.leadership.opm.gov/index.html)
Offer a variety of programs, which
provide a focused opportunity for current and future government
executives, managers and supervisors to improve their performance
in one or more critical areas of leadership, management and
policy implementation. Three two–week seminars comprise
the Leadership and Management Development Core Curriculum:
the Seminar for New Managers; the Management Development Seminar;
and the Executive Development Seminar. Other programs include
the Public Policy and Contemporary Government Issues Seminars;
the Leadership and Management Assessment Programs; and the
Supervisory and Team Leadership Institute.
Office
of Training Technology
(http://www.ott.navy.mil)
Provides you with links to other Department of Defense,
government, and academic web sites that pertain to training
and/or training technologies. It also provides access to downloadable
interactive courseware, on–line training courses, and
other electronic course materials and design tools. Additionally,
it includes links to web sites that contain downloadable curricula
and other electronic course materials. This site also provides
links and information on training R&D and industrial connections.
This is an award winning technology site.
USDA
Graduate School
(http://www.grad.usda.gov)
The USDA Graduate School provides education, training,
and related services to government organizations to increase
their efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. The school
offers an extensive selection of on–site courses, including
Management Skills, Personnel Management, Financial Management,
Program and Management Analysis, Administrative and Business
Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Training, and Information
Resources Management. Self–study and over 100 correspondence
courses are also available.
USDA
Graduate School National Independent Study Center
(http://grad.usda.gov/programs_services/nisc/nisc.cfm)
The USDA Graduate
School National Independent Study Center provides a catalog
of self–study courses, which are either computer, based
or supplemented by video or audiotape.
USDA
Graduate School Correspondence Program
(http://grad.usda.gov/programs_services/corres/cop.cfm)
More than 100 correspondence programs are also offered by
the USDA Graduate School Correspondence Program.
Veterans
Educational Services
(http://www.gibill.va.gov)
The VA Educational Service is the organization
within the Veterans Benefits Administration charged with the
responsibility of administering the educational programs designed
for veterans, reservists, National Guard personnel, widows,
and orphans.
Veterans
Information
(http://www.opm.gov/veterans/index.htm)
Includes veterans' preference eligibility
for Gulf War veterans and veterans' preference for service
in Bosnia. The VetGuide conveniently summarizes in one place
material from many laws and regulations that affect the employment
of veterans. The VetsInfo Guide, a companion to the VetGuide,
explains how the Federal employment system works and how veteran's
preference and the special appointing authorities for veterans
operate within the system.
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