Seminar XXI is an educational program for senior military officers, Government and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) officials, and executives in the national security policy community. The program's objective is to provide future leaders of that community with enhanced analytic skills for understanding foreign countries and the relations among them. The program explores key policy issues by examining countries and problems critical to American interests through a variety of paradigmatic lenses. Eminent speakers present alternative perspectives from which the given country or problem can be understood, providing concrete frameworks for examining how different paradigms suggest fundamentally different, even conflicting, answers to the questions American policymakers must resolve.

Website:
https://semxxi.mit.edu/

Location:
Washington DC/Warrenton, VA

This remote 16-week, 80-hour course (held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 1000 hours - 1140 hours (EST) will prepare cohorts of participant leaders to facilitate “Coaching Culture” training sessions for military and civilian personnel; prepare participant leaders to seek and receive their International Coach Federation (ICF) certification via the ACSTH Path; and upon successful completion of this course, participant leaders will receive their Mentor Coaching certification. Finally, this course will prepare participant leaders to facilitate training sessions at their assigned locations. Participants will explore framework topics and adapt these concepts into their daily lives. All content of this course is taught to the ICF-PCC (Professional Certified Coach) level of expertise. Likewise, all observed sessions and exams will be critiqued at the ICF-PCC Markers level of expertise. Each participant will receive thirty (30) hours of Coach Training for participants’ “Leadership Coach” certification from Flatter Inc. and Fundamental Coach Training (ICF Core Competencies, Ethics, Values); thirty-five (35) hours of Supplemental Coach Training to meet the needed 70 hours required for application for an ICF certification; ten (10) hours of Mentor Coaching taught by ICF-PCC Mentors required for ICF Certification (seven (7) hours are in the participant’s assigned group and three (3) hours are 1:1 observations independently scheduled by participant, based on the mentor coach’s schedule); and five (5) hours of Service Specific Training & Orientation i.e. Navy, Air Force, Army.

Target Population(s)
All Military and Civilian Cohorts
Note: AF/A1DI and AFPC determine participants. Course graduates will also have an obligation to complete 100 hours of coaching within 2 years following their certification.

Provider
Flatter, inc

Location
Virtual

Length
16 Weeks

 Leading Strategically helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically. Participants learn to align leadership and organizational strategies, identify key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies, understand implications of culture on strategic leadership, leverage conflicting organizational priorities, and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries..

Website: https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
CCL Campus Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Up to 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessment, self-evaluation, and coaching call). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course provides Air Force civilians the tools necessary to develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course prepares GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the potential challenges they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, critical components of continuous process improvement, barriers to innovation, an immersive look at emerging technologies, and strategic messaging, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective. AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through asynchronous psychometric assessments: The Dark Side of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) which focuses on those qualities that emerge in times of increased strain, and vertical development through the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP).

Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

Target Population(s)
GS-14/15

Provider
AF/A1DI and Flatter, Inc.

Location
Potomac, MD

Length & Frequency
5 days; 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:   https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness challenges participants to rethink their programs' goals and reassess how they gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness. This program considers many types of evaluations—including design, process, and impact—as well as a wide range of methodologies. Special attention is paid to the use of data from evaluations and other types of evidence to help participants provide better leadership and make more effective decisions about their programs. During this one-week executive program, participants and their peers will be immersed in a highly engaging, evidence-based learning environment that features a range of interactive activities, including case studies, discussions, exercises, presentations, and readings. The curriculum provides an in-depth look at key aspects of understanding and implementing evidence-based strategies..

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/leading-successful-programs#online

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year ( Air Force participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, course-related travel, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application.

Women's Global Leadership Program fellows come to CSIS to gain the skills and savvy to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment. Organizations select outstanding nominees to join a network of senior-level professionals in seminars on global issues and participate in executive leadership and communication training. Fellows begin the Women’s Global Leadership Program with an intensive week-long retreat at CSIS headquarters in Washington, D.C., in February. In May and November, the cohort reconvenes at CSIS for two days of vigorous seminars and workshops. Participants also engage with one another and CSIS experts in monthly videoconferences and interactive online programming.

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
5 days
Air Force participation varies

The three-day Latin America Seminar will provide a 360-degree examination across the broad spectrum of issues animating Latin America’s future. From domestic divisions to geopolitics, from economic development to social transformations, Latin America is experiencing profound changes that will reverberate across the Americas and the world. Some parts of Central and South America are emerging as major players on the global economic stage, while others are resisting this historical transformation. Failure to reform assures the continuation of internal instability; increased immigration; the proliferation of global terrorism; and provides opportunities for influence from countries such as Russia, China, and Iran, whose aspirations are generally incompatible with U.S. national and international security interests. A prestigious group of regional experts, foreign policy specialists, and political/economic commentators will explore the impact and implications of these trends for United States policy and strategy. This special foreign policy program will also highlight key political, economic, and security issues that are of particular concern to those senior managers and executives in attendance from the Department of Defense.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/latin-america-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 session per year (as needed)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University -APL

Location
Ellicott City, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course provides Air Force civilians the tools necessary to develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course prepares GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the potential challenges they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, critical components of continuous process improvement, barriers to innovation, an immersive look at emerging technologies, and strategic messaging, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective. AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through asynchronous psychometric assessments: The Dark Side of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) which focuses on those qualities that emerge in times of increased strain, and vertical development through the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP).

Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

Target Population(s)
GS-14/15

Provider
AF/A1DI and Flatter, Inc.

Location
Potomac, MD

Length & Frequency
5 days; 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University -APL

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

Africa is undergoing major transformations. Endowed with large natural wealth and possessing a young and still growing population, the continent continues to be torn between the weight of corruption and mismanagement and the needs and energies of the youngest populations in the world. Inflationary pressures, food insecurity, weak health systems, and only modest welfare cushions have strained most African states. Added to these woes are a surging jihadist movement in both East and West Africa, regional conflicts, and growing tensions over water security and resource scarcity. Even amid these challenges, there are rays of hope, including a burgeoning tech scene in several capitals, and better macro management of finance in several countries. Given Africa’s growing geopolitical and geoeconomic role, key global powers, including the United States, China, the European Union, India, and Russia, may play an increasing role in shaping the destiny of the continent. We can expect more – not less – Great Power Competition across the African continent over the next decade. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts, this workshop will explore the social, political, and economic developments on the African continent.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/africa-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 session per year (as needed)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility.

The Continuous Improvement & Innovation Executive Course augments General Officer (GO), Senior Executive Service (SES), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM), and Career Field Manager (CFM) leadership skills with an understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align continuous process improvement (CPI) using multiple process improvement methodologies, strategic deployment, and management strategies. The course includes an immersion in process improvement concepts and a hands-on review of an industry operation that provides first-hand exposure to CPI tools and concepts in practice. Industry senior executives complement course content with real-world experiences in applying Lean to daily, weekly, and monthly management processes.

Program Structure Category:
Core (CSE) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s):
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG; SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3); Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Location:
National Capitol Region (NCR); Cincinnati, OH; San Antonio, TX; or Chapel Hill, NC (course locations may change annually)

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices. Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

SLD Program Structure
Category Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via the CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices.

SLD Program Structure
Category Core (GO) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:   https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

The Senior Leader Security Seminar is an anti-terrorism course designed for DAF General Officers, Senior Executive Service Civilians, Senior Field Grade Officers, and select Senior Enlisted Advisors who have been assigned to, or who frequently travel through, medium to critical threat areas. Deploying JTF, Wing/Group CCs and Command Chiefs may also attend. Other senior officers may attend based on individual circumstances. The seminar emphasizes recognition and avoidance of potentially hazardous situations and techniques to effectively respond if caught in such situations. The curriculum includes analysis of actual terrorist attacks to derive methods of predicting and preventing attacks, weapons familiarization (including live fire), instinctive driving training, which includes accident avoidance, high-speed driving skills, attack recognition, and evasive tactics.

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFR; SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3); Colonels (O-6), AD and AFR; GS-15 participants; Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
USAF Special Investigations Academy (USAFSIA)

Location
Dahlgren, VA

Length and Frequency
2 days
Up to 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
OSI-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and course-related travel).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Self-nominations should be sent to MAJCOM Training Office for consideration. MAJCOMs will forward nominees to their respective Senior Leader Management Team (SLMT; AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/A1LO, etc.) at HAF for registration with the school POC. Casual attire is appropriate for all aspects of the seminar including any dinner arrangements.

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:   https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course provides Air Force civilians the tools necessary to develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course prepares GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the potential challenges they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, critical components of continuous process improvement, barriers to innovation, an immersive look at emerging technologies, and strategic messaging, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective. AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through asynchronous psychometric assessments: The Dark Side of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) which focuses on those qualities that emerge in times of increased strain, and vertical development through the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP).

Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

Target Population(s)
GS-14/15

Provider
AF/A1DI and Flatter, Inc.

Location
Potomac, MD

Length & Frequency
5 days; 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

The Senior Leader Security Seminar is an anti-terrorism course designed for DAF General Officers, Senior Executive Service Civilians, Senior Field Grade Officers, and select Senior Enlisted Advisors who have been assigned to, or who frequently travel through, medium to critical threat areas. Deploying JTF, Wing/Group CCs and Command Chiefs may also attend. Other senior officers may attend based on individual circumstances. The seminar emphasizes recognition and avoidance of potentially hazardous situations and techniques to effectively respond if caught in such situations. The curriculum includes analysis of actual terrorist attacks to derive methods of predicting and preventing attacks, weapons familiarization (including live fire), instinctive driving training, which includes accident avoidance, high-speed driving skills, attack recognition, and evasive tactics.

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFR; SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3); Colonels (O-6), AD and AFR; GS-15 participants; Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
USAF Special Investigations Academy (USAFSIA)

Location
Dahlgren, VA

Length and Frequency
2 days
Up to 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
OSI-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and course-related travel).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Self-nominations should be sent to MAJCOM Training Office for consideration. MAJCOMs will forward nominees to their respective Senior Leader Management Team (SLMT; AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/A1LO, etc.) at HAF for registration with the school POC. Casual attire is appropriate for all aspects of the seminar including any dinner arrangements.

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.  Topics addressed during the program include planning for a career transition, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), post-retirement employment considerations (ethics), establishing a value proposition for employment, resume building, interview skills, salary negotiation, LinkedIn usage, financial/income tax/estate planning, post-retirement benefits and entitlements, TRICARE medical coverage, and VA benefits. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, O-9 and 0-10), AD and ANG who qualify for AD retirement
Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available) 

Provider
AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc. and various speakers 

Location
JB Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
5 sessions per year 

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.  *Spouses may attend on a space-available basis, travel expenses covered, per diem is not authorized.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
General Officers are required to attend this course within two years of promotion to O-7.
NOTE: AFR General Officers who qualify for reserve retirement should attend Reserve GO TAP (contact AF/REG for additional information).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

 Leading Strategically helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically. Participants learn to align leadership and organizational strategies, identify key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies, understand implications of culture on strategic leadership, leverage conflicting organizational priorities, and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries..

Website: https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
CCL Campus Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Up to 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessment, self-evaluation, and coaching call). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

The Senior Leader Orientation Course is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)-hosted program geared toward helping new Brigadier Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard) and newly-appointed Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members become more effective representatives of the Department of the Air Force as they assume greater leadership responsibilities. SLOC provides an opportunity to receive a top-level strategic view of the institutional Department of the Air Force. SLOC attendance is mandatory for new Active Duty Brigadier Generals and newly appointed career SES and DISES members.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoter O-7), AD, AFR, ANG, and Space Force
SES/DISES members (newly appointed Tiers 1 and 2)
Spouses of General Officers and SES/DISES members

Provider
AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/REG, NGB/HRT, Flatter, Inc. and speakers from defense, industry, and academia

Location
Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (November/April) - may be adjusted as required based on CSAF guidance

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, meals, and course-related travel)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, misc. expenses. Participants and spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

Pre-course Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography. SLMTs will provide participants access to the program website. As SLOC-21A is focused on participants within driving distance of the NCR, attendees have the option to stay at the Presidential Inn if they desire, or can commute to the course daily if they live nearby.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Ellicott City, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

This remote 16-week, 80-hour course (held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 1000 hours - 1140 hours (EST) will prepare cohorts of participant leaders to facilitate “Coaching Culture” training sessions for military and civilian personnel; prepare participant leaders to seek and receive their International Coach Federation (ICF) certification via the ACSTH Path; and upon successful completion of this course, participant leaders will receive their Mentor Coaching certification. Finally, this course will prepare participant leaders to facilitate training sessions at their assigned locations. Participants will explore framework topics and adapt these concepts into their daily lives. All content of this course is taught to the ICF-PCC (Professional Certified Coach) level of expertise. Likewise, all observed sessions and exams will be critiqued at the ICF-PCC Markers level of expertise. Each participant will receive thirty (30) hours of Coach Training for participants’ “Leadership Coach” certification from Flatter Inc. and Fundamental Coach Training (ICF Core Competencies, Ethics, Values); thirty-five (35) hours of Supplemental Coach Training to meet the needed 70 hours required for application for an ICF certification; ten (10) hours of Mentor Coaching taught by ICF-PCC Mentors required for ICF Certification (seven (7) hours are in the participant’s assigned group and three (3) hours are 1:1 observations independently scheduled by participant, based on the mentor coach’s schedule); and five (5) hours of Service Specific Training & Orientation i.e. Navy, Air Force, Army.

Target Population(s)
All Military and Civilian Cohorts
Note: AF/A1DI and AFPC determine participants. Course graduates will also have an obligation to complete 100 hours of coaching within 2 years following their certification.

Provider
Flatter, inc

Location
Virtual

Length
16 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

The National Security Management Course explores the range of management challenges in the field of national security.  Effective managers dealing with a myriad of national security matters must be familiar with the process and implementation considerations that can often determine the success or failure of public policy initiatives.  Management in this area involves the central and inter-related responsibilities of allocating scarce resources and dealing with complex institutional relationships, both internal and external to an organization.  These responsibilities have profound implications in determining national security strategy and are the primary focus during the program.  Lectures, case studies, simulations, and group discussions are all designed to create a thorough understanding of major topics of concern in the art and science of national security, covering both the "traditional" concerns as well as the newest issues that are increasingly becoming important, such as terrorism and counterterrorism, globalization, global business, public policy, and crisis management.  Participants examine these elements through the strategic context of national security, global economics, interagency coordination, collective defense arrangements, and public and private sector perspectives.

SLD Program Structure Category

Supplemental Course

 Target Population(s)

Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

GS-15 participants

 Provider

Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Location

Hybrid / Syracuse, NY

 Length and Frequency

2 weeks

1 session per year (April/May; Air Force participation varies)

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:  https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/ 

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

The Continuous Improvement & Innovation Executive Course augments General Officer (GO), Senior Executive Service (SES), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM), and Career Field Manager (CFM) leadership skills with an understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align continuous process improvement (CPI) using multiple process improvement methodologies, strategic deployment, and management strategies. The course includes an immersion in process improvement concepts and a hands-on review of an industry operation that provides first-hand exposure to CPI tools and concepts in practice. Industry senior executives complement course content with real-world experiences in applying Lean to daily, weekly, and monthly management processes.

Program Structure Category:
Core (CSE) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s):
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG; SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3); Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Location:
National Capitol Region (NCR); Cincinnati, OH; San Antonio, TX; or Chapel Hill, NC (course locations may change annually)

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:   https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course provides Air Force civilians the tools necessary to develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course prepares GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the potential challenges they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, critical components of continuous process improvement, barriers to innovation, an immersive look at emerging technologies, and strategic messaging, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective. AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through asynchronous psychometric assessments: The Dark Side of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) which focuses on those qualities that emerge in times of increased strain, and vertical development through the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP).

Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

Target Population(s)
GS-14/15

Provider
AF/A1DI and Flatter, Inc.

Location
Potomac, MD

Length & Frequency
5 days; 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University -APL

Location
Washington, DC (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

The countries across the Middle East and South Asia region pose unique challenges and opportunities for U.S policymakers. In the broader Middle East region, traditional allies from Egypt to Saudi Arabia to Israel face new and complex challenges, while adversaries like Iran continue to assert political and military influence from Syria and Iraq to Yemen. Across South Asia, the persistent problems of poverty and the lack of development remain. The promise of India’s rise has yet to materialize, and Pakistan increasingly falls under the shadow of China. At the same time an assertive China, while vying for dominance in South Asia, has moved strategically into the Middle East, investing and trading robustly across the region. The demographic weight of the Middle East and South Asia—nearly 2.5 billion people—coupled with its economic challenges, ensures that the fate of those key countries will continue to affect the world. The specter of America’s great power competition dominating this important region is a reality that cannot be ignored. The three-day seminar will discuss the key players and institutions in the area, as well as the broad social, political, and economic forces that are shaping current and future regional threats and opportunities.

Website:http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/the-middle-east-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 session per year (as needed)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility.

 The Civilian Senior Executive Transition Seminar for Civilian Senior Leaders assists Air Force senior executives in planning for their retirement from Federal service.  Topics include financial, tax, and estate planning; Social Security and Federal retirement benefits and entitlements; insurances; post-retirement employment opportunities and restrictions; the psychological aspects of retirement; and lifetime fitness and health.  Attendance is encouraged no later than one year prior to the senior leader’s projected retirement date.

Target Population(s)
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
ST, SL, and DISL members
Spouses of SES/DISES, ST, SL, DISL members (space-available)

Provider
AF/A1LS, Flatter, Inc., and National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP)

Location
Virtual

The Enterprise Perspective Seminar gives participants executive-level insights into the inner workings of government. As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, American security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time in its history. In a world defined by regional disputes and big-power rivalries, Congress and the Administration face daunting political and military challenges – both domestic and international that need to be effectively addressed. Participants examine the local and global implications of congressional decisions, Administration policies and their impact on the Department of Defense (DOD), the Supreme Court and its role in policy, and issues in the economic, national security, and political arenas. Speakers at this program are high-level internationally recognized experts with extensive professional experience and insight into current issues.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG 

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates 

Location
Washington, DC

HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals). Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).

Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. Prereading materials will be emailed to attendees.
*Great Power Competition.

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.  Topics addressed during the program include planning for a career transition, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), post-retirement employment considerations (ethics), establishing a value proposition for employment, resume building, interview skills, salary negotiation, LinkedIn usage, financial/income tax/estate planning, post-retirement benefits and entitlements, TRICARE medical coverage, and VA benefits. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, O-9 and 0-10), AD and ANG who qualify for AD retirement
Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available) 

Provider
AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc. and various speakers 

Location
JB Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
5 sessions per year 

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.  *Spouses may attend on a space-available basis, travel expenses covered, per diem is not authorized.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
General Officers are required to attend this course within two years of promotion to O-7.
NOTE: AFR General Officers who qualify for reserve retirement should attend Reserve GO TAP (contact AF/REG for additional information).

The Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar facilitates traditional and non-traditional deep thinking to enable innovative solution sets for complex global problems.  It includes knowledge and application sessions addressing the global strategic environment and financial trends, defense resourcing, the political environment, strategic messaging, storytelling, innovation, and reinforcement on the ethical standards expected from Department of the Air Force Senior Leaders. Attendees also gain insight into important personal attributes, views, orientations, behaviors, and preferences using a custom battery of assessments (360, etc.) and individual sessions with executive coaches to interpret assessments and enhance individual development.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoted O-8s and O-8-selects), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 2) 

Provider
AF/A1DI, AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc., and presenters from government, academia, and private industry

Location
Airlie House, Warrenton, VA

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and all meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360- degree assessments and self-evaluations).
* Great Power Competition.

The Continuous Improvement & Innovation Executive Course augments General Officer (GO), Senior Executive Service (SES), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM), and Career Field Manager (CFM) leadership skills with an understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align continuous process improvement (CPI) using multiple process improvement methodologies, strategic deployment, and management strategies. The course includes an immersion in process improvement concepts and a hands-on review of an industry operation that provides first-hand exposure to CPI tools and concepts in practice. Industry senior executives complement course content with real-world experiences in applying Lean to daily, weekly, and monthly management processes.

Program Structure Category:
Core (CSE) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s):
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG; SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3); Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Location:
Chapel Hill, NC (course locations may change annually)

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices. Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

SLD Program Structure
Category Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via the CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents provides first-time college and university presidents with a practical and conceptual orientation to the presidency. Productive, articulate, responsive leadership is expected as soon as a new president assumes office. Multiple institutional pressures do not permit the luxury of learning on the job. This program helps new presidents overcome these challenges by familiarizing them with the opportunities and hazards they will likely face in the first months and years of their presidency, with intensive sessions that address a range of topics, including board governance, fundraising, academic leadership, strategic planning, the digital president, and the public role of the presidency. It also provides a chance for new presidents to reflect on their own situations and to consult with experts about their special concerns and circumstances. Most importantly, the seminar introduces presidents to an extraordinary peer group of colleagues from around the country.

Website: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/program/harvard-seminar-new-presidents

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD (newly selected leaders of Air Force educational institutions, as appropriate)and AFR (Mobilization Assistants to Air Force educational institutions, MAs to the AETC/CC, AU/CC, LeMay Center CC)

Provider
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education (GSE)

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
6 days
1 session per year

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes a letter of interest and current resumé.

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices. Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

SLD Program Structure
Category Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via the CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

 Leading Strategically helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically. Participants learn to align leadership and organizational strategies, identify key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies, understand implications of culture on strategic leadership, leverage conflicting organizational priorities, and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries..

Website: https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
CCL Campus Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Up to 4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessment, self-evaluation, and coaching call). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

The Senior Leader Orientation Course is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)-hosted program geared toward helping new Brigadier Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard) and newly-appointed Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members become more effective representatives of the Department of the Air Force as they assume greater leadership responsibilities. SLOC provides an opportunity to receive a top-level strategic view of the institutional Department of the Air Force. SLOC attendance is mandatory for new Active Duty Brigadier Generals and newly appointed career SES and DISES members.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoter O-7), AD, AFR, ANG, and Space Force
SES/DISES members (newly appointed Tiers 1 and 2)
Spouses of General Officers and SES/DISES members

Provider
AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/REG, NGB/HRT, Flatter, Inc. and speakers from defense, industry, and academia

Location
Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (November/April) - may be adjusted as required based on CSAF guidance

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, meals, and course-related travel)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, misc. expenses. Participants and spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

Pre-course Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography. SLMTs will provide participants access to the program website. As SLOC-21A is focused on participants within driving distance of the NCR, attendees have the option to stay at the Presidential Inn if they desire, or can commute to the course daily if they live nearby.

Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology is an intensive, week-long program led by a team of Harvard faculty members, policy makers, and leading practitioners in the field of cybersecurity, many of whom advise governments, agencies, and industry around the world on security and technology. The curriculum brings together technologists and policymakers and provides them with a conceptual framework for the design of both cybersecurity policy and technology. The course focuses on the technical and policy aspects of security, surveillance, and conflict. Participants come away with skills applicable to other situations in which policy and technology interact. Based on case studies drawn from recent events, participants develop techniques of risk analysis and threat-modeling applicable to a broad set of problems.

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/cybersecurity

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFRSES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2) Colonels (O-6), AD and AFR

Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
6 days
2 sessions per year (January and July/August; Air Force participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, course-related travel, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The application requirement for an individual organizational endorsement letter is waived for AF applicants.