Frequently Asked Questions Training

Permanent professional opportunities at FEI and the Management Development Centers are very limited. We do select three to five Executives In Residence each year at the FEI, and all centers have an active adjunct faculty program. All openings are posted at http://www.usajobs.gov . To discuss requirements for permanent Program Directors or other faculty, please contact each site independently: Federal Executive Institute Director 1301 Emmet Street Charlottesville, VA 22903-4899 Voice: 434-980-6200 TDD: 434-980-6299 Fax: 434- 979-1030 Email: fei@opm.gov Eastern Management Development Center Director 239 Lowe Drive Shepherdstown, WV 25443-9601 Voice: 304-870-8000 Fax: 304-870-8001 Email: emdc@opm.gov Western Management Development Center Director Cherry Creek Place 3151 South Vaughn Way, Suite 300 Aurora, CO 80014-3513 Voice: 303-671-1010 Fax: 303-671-1018 Email: wmdc@opm.gov

All training programs for a LEAD Certificate must be completed within 3 years of the state date of the first seminar taken. Click here for more information: LEAD Certificate Program

Yes, but it is not recommended due to the intense nature of our seminars. There is an additional $10.00 per night room charge for guest(s) staying in your room. If they will be eating with you in the WMDC dining room the charges for guest(s) meals are: Breakfast-$8, Lunch-$12 and Dinner-$15. For specific information please call the WMDC Hotel Liaison Kelly Krall. Her direct line is 303-306-3367, and her email is Kelly.krall@redlion.com.

Yes, the facilities can be rented to other government agencies. We offer residential meeting space, lodging space, and food services. For further information contact our Management Conference Services representative, Meg Bowman at 304-870-8034 or meg.bowman@opm.gov.

Normally there are no formal sessions in the evenings or weekends. However, participants should be prepared to meet with their presentation teams/consulting groups during evening hours. Participants often get together for sightseeing, movies, shopping, skiing or hiking in the historic Shepherdstown area.  The hotel front desk has information and the Shepherdstown Visitor's Center has a complete overview of events.

FEI faculty have experience and credentials in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to education, political science, behavioral science, international affairs, economics, public administration and adult education.

1. Within 90 days of completing the last of the 5 seminars at a given level, email the list of the 5 seminars with their start dates to validate completion within the three year period to the OPM LEAD Certificate Program Manager at LEAD@opm.gov . 2. Once OPM has verified that you have completed your required seminars,  you will have 90 days to complete a capstone paper (4-6 pages). You will email the paper to the LEAD Certificate Program Manager at LEAD@opm.gov. 3. Once you receive a "Pass" rating on your capstone paper, the LEAD Certificate Program Manager will email  you the notification of the "Passing" rating as your official record for personnel. You will be notified about the date of the annual LEAD commencement ceremony in Washington DC where you will receive your certificate (signed by the OPM Director) with other LEAD graduates.  If you cannot attend the ceremony, your LEAD certificate will be mailed to you. Click here for more information:  LEAD Certificate Program

Your agency can purchase a seminar several ways.  How to enroll is easy! For information about registering for MDC seminars, call 304-870-8008 or email us at register@opm.gov. You will be directed to the Customer Service Representative who works with your agency. Tuition that is covered by a training document will be billed at the end of the course. If a purchase card is used for registration it will be processed at the time of registration.