The 14-month development program helps to define the characteristics and competencies necessary within senior federal employment positions. The program is designed to introduce candidates to a variety of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) required in senior executive staff. ECQs include: leading change, leading people, results driven, business acumen and building coalitions/communications.
In addition to classroom and web-based studies, candidates receive experience in various government agencies, work on team projects, and participate in mentoring, coaching and other fieldwork. Candidates are provided with both professional and education interactions with senior White House and cabinet-level officials.
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are awarded certification by an SES Qualifications Review Board and are eligible for Senior Executive Service employment with the government.