Eligibility
- Army Civilians in permanent appointment to GS 14-15 or equivalent.
- Active duty Military at the rank O-5, O-6, CW4, CW5, SGM, or CSM.
- DoW or other Federal agency leaders in permanent appointment to GS 14-15 or equivalent.
Funding
- All tuition, travel, and per diem costs are centrally funded by the Army.
Prerequisites
- Foundation Course (required only for individuals hired after September 30, 2006).
- Enterprise Leadership Course or the discontinued Advanced Course or equivalent.
Overview
The Continuing Education for Senior Leaders (CESL) course provides an interactive environment in which senior leaders (GS 14/15, CWO 4/5, SGM/CSM, and LTC/COL) discuss current issues and relevant challenges facing civilian and military leaders. The program’s intent is for leaders to periodically return to the program to refresh and receive updates on current Army issues and initiatives. Students will apply strategic thinking and problem solving to global Army and DOD issues. This course structure is a combination of guest speakers, university professors, and interactive exercises.
The overarching learning outcomes of CESL are:
- Improve student understanding of the Army contemporary operating environment to include current and anticipated Army strategic level challenges, issues, and priorities.
- Improve each student’s self-awareness of his/her strategic leadership attributes and competencies IAW current doctrine & Executive Core Qualifications.
- Broaden student understanding of how to manage strategic direction, lead, and implement change.
Because CESL is a strategic leadership sustainment course, topical coverage may change to address Army strategic issues and leadership concepts relevant to the senior civilian workforce.
Course Schedule
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