Senior Professionals

If you’ve worked at NIH for 10+ years, attend one of these classes to enrich your continued success.

Below are classes the NIH Training Center recommends for the role of Senior Professional.

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Acquisitions Management

Introduction to Project Management

Course ID: NIHTC9414

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

Budget and Data Skills

Introduction to the NIH Budget Process

Course ID: NIHTC5260

This one and half day course is designed for new Administrative Officers, Budget Analysts, and Administrative Lab Managers. It provides an overview of the NIH federal budget process, operations and systems, and key management roles.

Professional Development

Emotional Intelligence

Course ID: NIHTC4004

Emotional intelligence research shows that knowing how to manage oneself and how to interact successfully with other people is a key component for success at every level in an organization.

Managing Conflict and Challenging Conversations

Course ID: NIHTC4203

This one-day class will provide participants with science-based and experientially tested techniques to deescalate destructive, confrontational situations and other misunderstandings at work.

Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Bosses

Course ID: NIHTC5110

Do you experience never ending to-do lists, pressure deadlines, and constant interruptions, change, or stress? Managing your workday is a skill that needs constant sharpening regardless of your years with the NIH.

Managing Up, Down, and Across

Course ID: NIHTC4510

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

Women in Leadership: Strategies for Success

Course ID: NIHTC4504

This dynamic workshop series will provide you with insights, tools, and strategies to improve your leadership skills and expand your capacity to lead effectively.

Writing Skills for NIH Employees

Course ID: NIHTC2114

In this one-day class, participants will learn the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format, and style.

Retirement Preparedness

Pre-Retirement Workshop (CSRS)

Course ID: NIHTC5812

This 3-day Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) workshop is designed for the CSRS employees with 10 years or fewer until retirement eligibility.

Pre-Retirement Workshop (FERS) - Daily

Course ID: NIHTC5810

This 3-day Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed for employees who are within 10 years of retirement eligibility and beginning to consider life after NIH. It provides an overview of your federal retirement benefits.

Pre-Retirement Workshop (FERS) - Weekly

Course ID: NIHTC5811

This 3-day Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed for employees who are within 10 years of retirement eligibility and beginning to consider life after NIH. It provides an overview of your federal retirement benefits.

Retirement Refresher Workshop

Course ID: NIHTC5815

This half-day course is designed for the Federal Employees within 1 year of retirement, who have already completed the 3-Day Pre-Retirement Workshop, and who are reviewing options for retirement and fine-tuning decisions on when to leave service.

Supervision and Leadership Development