Professional Development Courses

This one-day course highlights the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) role, responsibilities, conduct, authority and ethics as well as the acquisition phases including planning, solicitation, evaluation and award and contract administration.

This 3 hour course is designed for Principal Investigators, Staff Scientists, and others involved in scientific programs (Intramural and Extramural) whose work may include budget management.

The late great poet Maya Angelou once said, "I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." At NIH, we are each other's customer; every encounter is a g

The language we use and the conversations we have are key causal elements that influence virtually everything we do and every result we achieve.

One-day course on how to hold productive performance discussions with your employees; focus on feedback, defining short and long-term expectation, progress measures and identifying current levels of accomplishment

Are you looking for a more in-depth, structured approach to project management that can also lead to Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

Gaining a Following: Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors This course will explore the mystery of why we follow some people and ignore others.

Taking your career to the next level requires professional relationships and a reputation for producing stellar results. One must be able to combine technical skills with interpersonal skills.

Is your office in the process of a physical move to a new location?
Have you been asked to supervise a restructuring?
Are you a leader who has just received a new supervisor to report to or new subordinate to manage?

Are you a FERS employee with 5-20 years of Federal Service, or entered Federal service mid-career? If so, then this Mid-Career Planning class is recommended for you.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) workshop equips NIH employees with a unique perspective to assist with personal tools for better self-management, communication, and relationship management.

Are you within ten years of retirement eligibility and beginning to consider life after NIH? This three-day Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of your federal retirement benefits.

Are you within ten years of retirement eligibility and beginning to consider life after NIH? This three-day Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of your federal retirement benefits.

Topics Covered: How to Apply for Retirement Best Date to Retire Survivor Benefit Elections TSP Withdrawal Options FEGLI and FEHB after Retirement Overview of Medicare Parts A & B Social Security Recent Law Changes Forms and Resources

Are you a manager who sometimes freezes up when asked tough questions on the spot? Do you prefer one-on-one conversations to boisterous meetings?