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  • What are the rules for the LEAD Certificate Program? View more
    1. LEAD Certificates are issued for a specific level of leadership. 2. For a given level, you must complete the required number of seminars.  3. The last of the 5 seminars must be completed within 3 years of the start date of the first seminar taken. 4. It is recommended, but not required, to complete the Assessment and Core seminars first, before taking the Policy and Skill categories. 5. You may earn a LEAD Certificate for a level of leadership, even if you are not at that level, but we strongly recommend checking with your training manager to check whether your agency has any specific rules regarding taking seminars for a higher level than your current position. Click here for more information: LEAD Certificate Program
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  • How is the weather in the Denver area? View more
     Colorado weather can be unpredictable. Be prepared by bringing layered clothing. It can be chilly in the summer evenings. It is advisable to bring a warm coat and sweater in the winter, and a light sweater or jacket during spring and summer.
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  • Can a LEAD Certificate count towards a Master's Degree? View more
    Many seminars offered in the LEAD Certificate Program are certified by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college and graduate credit. The credit hours vary depending on the length and content of the course. ACE serves as the registry for student to collect ACE-certified course credits for nontraditional training courses. After paying one-time fee to establish a transcript with ACE, student can use ACE to collect and maintain a permanent record of classes and credits. Carra Carlton is the point-of-contact for questions you may have. She can be reached at carra.carlton@opm.gov and 303-671-1022. Click here for ACE information:  ACE credits
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  • Can my spouse or guest accompany me? View more
    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.
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  • If I have 3 years to complete a LEAD Certificate, when does the clock start ticking? View more
    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
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  • Is there evening work? What is there to do in the evenings and weekends? View more
    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.
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  • What if I have taken OPM seminars previously that are listed in the LEAD Certificate Program, can they count towards a LEAD certificate? View more
    If you have taken the seminar(s) after October 1, 2005, then they can count. The 3 year window for the LEAD Certificate will begin as of the start date of the first seminar taken. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to complete the necessary seminars for the LEAD Certificate. Click here for more information: LEAD Certificate Program
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  • How do I get a LEAD certificate? View more
    1. The LEAD Certificate Program is a self-paced program, which means OPM is not formally involved until you complete the 5 required seminars for a given level of leadership. This also means you register for each course individually as you progress through the seminars. 2. Within 90 days of completing the last of the five seminars at a given level, you must email a list of your 5 completed courses with the start dates to validate completion within the three year period to the OPM LEAD Certificate Program Manager.  The contact information is LEAD@opm.gov and 303-671-1136. 3. Once validated, you will have 90 days to submit a 4-6 page capstone paper, detailing lessons learned and describing at least one application example at your job. The paper will be reviewed for Pass/Fail by an OPM Program Director/Faculty Member. 4. Once a "Pass" rating on the capstone paper is attained, you will received a LEAD Certificate. Click here for more information: LEAD Certificate Program
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  • How do I find out about course content? View more
    You can information about course content in the leadership catalog. The Program Director of the specific class can answer in depth questions about the curriculum. The Program Coordinator can answer logistical questions. Please call 303-671-1010 to obtain specific phone numbers.
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  • Does it matter what order I take the 5 seminars for the LEAD Certificate? View more
    It is recommended, but not required to complete the Assessment and Core seminars first before taking the Policy and Skill categories. Click here for more information: LEAD Certificate Program
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