FY25 Q1 Class Registration Begins

The NIH Training Center (NIHTC) is pleased to announce FY25 Q1 classes will open for registration the week of October 7. Browse classes by category to find training that fits your learning and development needs. Register today as classes fill up quickly!

*Check back mid-November for Professional Development open enrollment classes scheduled January–March!

Another Successful Management Seminar Series

The NIHTC recently completed the 2024 Management Seminar Series (MSS). Over 250 participants from 21 ICs participated in FY24. The MSS schedule included six two-hour monthly seminars created and facilitated by MSS Coordinators and Advisors who are former MSS participants, NIH Management Interns, and Presidential Management Fellows. Seminar topics included Time Management and Prioritization; Giving, Receiving, and Using Feedback; Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone; How to Create and Lead Groups to Enhance the DEI Mission; Developing Your Personal Brand; and Leading in a Remote Workplace. 

Shift workers participated in MSS this year and we continue to expand the inclusiveness of this program into FY25.

FY25 MSS Slots

The MSS is a foundational building block for career development and cross-IC networking at NIH for GS 7-13 non-supervisory employees. If you or a member of your team are looking for a program to expand your engagement with other NIH professionals, check out this program. Your IC Executive Officer (EO) will receive the call for nominations in mid-October.

Visit the MSS website for more information or contact Rick Hawkins with questions.

Attention Supervisors: Have You Obtained 16 Supervisory CLPs?

We are nearing the end of the last year of the NIH three-year supervisory refresher training cycle (2022/2023/2024). New supervisors are required to fulfill initial training requirements within 12 months of their new role as a supervisor. After a supervisor’s first year, 16 hours of refresher training is required every three years. Refresher training must, at a minimum, cover these four OPM topic areas:

• Actions, options, and strategies addressing unacceptable performance
• Mentoring employees
• Employee performance improvement and productivity
• Conducting employee performance appraisals

While the above topic areas are mandatory, there’s no specific time requirement per topic, just the 16-hour requirement total. In addition, experienced supervisors can certainly take supervisory trainings outside of the above areas, as long as each of the areas above is covered as well. 

The NIHTC is here to provide experienced supervisors with an option to fulfill their refresher training requirements before the December 31, 2024 deadline. Take our two-day Supervisory Refresher class to cover all the required topics at once. The Supervisory Refresher course has two sessions in FY25 Q1. The tentative dates are November 12-13 and consecutive Wednesdays on December 11 and 18. This impressive class not only meets OPM requirements, but also offers valuable content led by an engaging instructor who is highly regarded by participants. Topics include Applied Emotional Intelligence, Employee Relations, Managing Performance, Managing Remote Workers, Managing Change, and Work and Life Balance. 

There will be a data call for all experienced supervisors to record their supervisory refresher activities and hours completed from January 1, 2022-December 31, 2024. IC Mandatory Training Coordinators will receive the call in early 2025 and reach out to supervisors for their data. Check out the Supervisor Refresher Training Data Call Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 

Visit the Supervisory Training website to learn more about refresher training options and the Supervisory Refresher page to register for upcoming offerings.

2025 DDM Seminar Series Dates Are Here!

To those who submitted speaker nominations for the 2025 Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series, we thank you. The DDM Seminar Series offers the NIH community engaging presentations that provide insights into leadership and management concepts, challenges, and solutions. We look forward to announcing speaker selections later this year. In the meantime, add these DDM Seminar dates to your calendar!

While you wait for the seminar speakers and topics to be announced, consider watching past seminars. Participants can earn CLPs to apply towards supervisory refresher credits or a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C, FAC-COR, FAC-P/PM). View our CLP website for more information about earning and reporting CLPs.

Explore the DDM Seminar Series website for more information. For questions or comments, contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov.

FY25 Career and Leadership Programs

If you’re ready to advance your career and leadership skills to the next level and build a strong network across NIH, consider your options through the NIHTC. We are in the middle of nominations season through December 2024. Check out our programs and inform your supervisor of your interest(s) early!

For more information about all NIHTC career and leadership development programs, check out the Continuum of Career Development and Continuum of Leadership.

FY25 Coaching Services Available

The NIHTC is pleased to announce that FY25 coaching services will be made available starting October 11. Whether you are a senior executive, a mid-level manager, or a new supervisor or team lead, we have a coaching program designed for you!

Coaching is a personalized, one-on-one experience that focuses on developing leadership skills, enhancing decision-making abilities, and fostering a growth mindset. Our certified coaches work with you to identify your strengths, navigate challenges, and achieve your professional goals. 

This service is ideal for:

• Senior NIH executives looking to further enhance their leadership skills
• Mid-level managers seeking to assume additional responsibilities and elevate their careers
• Scientists and administrators transitioning from an individual contributor to a supervisory role
• New leaders

To get started, visit the Training Center’s Executive, Leadership, and Team Coaching section on the website to learn how coaching can benefit you or your team. Learn more about the process and what’s required to initiate an engagement, and see what other services we offer, like Individual Development Plan (IDP) Consulting and 360 Degree Leadership Assessments.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and secure a coach. Contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions. 

Meet the Class of 2026 Management Interns

After a very competitive process, the NIHTC is happy to introduce the Class of 2026 Management Interns! The NIH Management Intern (MI) Program was established in 1957 and offers a few outstanding NIH employees a two-year opportunity to rotate through different administrative career fields, gain invaluable insight into the NIH, and develop a vital network of administrative professionals across NIH. This year’s MIs came from various offices across NIH, and we are excited to see them begin their MI journey of rotations, networking, and growth. Welcome, interns!

The NIH also recently onboarded a new Class of 2026 Presidential Management Fellows. Tune into the January-March edition of Highlights to learn more about these new hires and this other prestigious program.

For more information about the MI Program, visit the MI Program website or contact mi_info@od.nih.gov.

NEW! Featured FAQs

Wonder how to obtain your certificate of completion from the class you attended last week? When should you receive the Zoom link for your upcoming class? The NIHTC is taking the guesswork out of searching for answers to these and other questions. The new “Featured FAQs” section on our homepage posts answers to the most asked questions received by the NIHTC. Each month, we’ll feature a new pair. Can’t wait until your question is featured? Check out the entire NIHTC FAQs website. 

Other NIH Training Providers

Yes or No: Does the NIHTC manage the following systems and training?

• NIH Employee Directory (NED)
• Purchasing Online Tracking System (POTS)
• Skillsoft
• Information Security and Management Refresher Training

If you responded “No,” you are correct!  The above systems and training are not managed by the NIHTC. 

• NIH Employee Directory (NED) training can be found on the NED SharePoint site. 
• Purchasing Online Tracking System (POTS) training information can be obtained by emailing odpotsadmin@nih.gov. 
• Skillsoft classes can be accessed here: FREE Skillsoft Online Training. 
• Information Security and Management Refresher training information can be obtained on the NIH Information Security and Information Management Training website or by emailing ISAO-Training-&-Awareness@mail.nih.gov.

Explore our course catalog to learn more about the classes we do manage. Reach out to NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions. 

We’re Listening…

At the NIHTC, your feedback about our training is important. We are thrilled to receive outstanding reviews, but we are just as interested in improving training if we’ve missed the mark. The NIHTC is keenly aware of survey fatigue at NIH, and beginning in November, get ready to receive a streamlined class feedback form. 

Take a sneak peek at the questions:

• Did you find the instructor responsive to you?
• How would you rate your overall training experience?
• What new skills were you hoping to gain from this training?
• Share one concept from the training you will apply immediately.
• Would you recommend that this training be delivered using an in-person or virtual format?

Of course, you don’t have to wait to take a class to provide feedback. Ask questions or provide feedback on how we're doing overall through our general webform or reach out to NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov.