Organizational Leadership Course (OLC)

Eligibility

• Army Civilians in permanent appointments in grades GS–10 through GS–13 (or equivalent).
• Army Non-appropriated Fund (NAF), Wage Grade (WG), Local National (LN).

Prerequisites

• Foundation Course (required only for individuals hired after September 30, 2006).

Funding

• Most permanent Army civilians (to include appropriated funds [AF]), non-appropriated funds [NAF], local nationals, and wage grade) are centrally funded for CES training.
• Military members, term and temporary Army civilians and non-Army employees are funded through their organizations.

Why attend the Organizational Leadership Course?

Unlock your leadership potential. Our Organizational Leadership Course transforms you into an agile, innovative, and self-aware leader, ready for complex challenges. Through a hands-on, collaborative approach, you'll gain practical tools in critical thinking, communication, and team building. Evolve into an effective and influential leader, and drive organizational success as a member of the Army Civilian Corps.

Whether on our campus, online, or at a location across the Army, students learn to:

• Develop Self-Awareness: Through self-assessment tools like the Myers-Briggs and Strength Deployment Inventory, students gain a better understanding of their own leadership styles.
• Apply Practical Skills: The course focuses on skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace, including enhanced communication, critical thinking, and active listening.
• Lead High-Performing Teams: Graduates are better equipped to build effective teams, enhance collaboration, and drive organizational success.
• Strengthen Professionalism: The curriculum instills the ethos of the Army Civilian Corps and reinforces the responsibilities and commitment of its members.
• Manage Resources: The course equips leaders to manage resources and lead teams effectively within complex environments.

Course Schedule

Click below to see the list of upcoming offerings.

Organizational Leadership Course (OLC)
ATRRS Course number: 1-250-C61 (MC) (VLC)

Accessing the Course

View our Application Process guide for application instructions. Follow any instructions received in system-generated emails. The course is delivered through ATIS Learning and requires a CAC-enabled computer to access all module exams.

Technology Requirements

• Students must have access to a location with high-speed internet access without VPN for the virtual portions of the course. (Some collaborative tools in Blackboard do not function when connected to VPN).
• Computer device with audio/microphone and webcam capabilities.
• This may require students to have access to a commercial internet capability and personal computer/equipment if Government NIPR network and/or Government provided computer/equipment does not support full participation in the synchronous course activities.

Additional Information

• Effective October 1, 2025: All new GS 10-13 supervisors — including current supervisors who are still in their probationary supervisory status — will be identified for automatic enrollment into the Organizational Leadership Course. Once identified, new supervisors will have two years to enroll in and complete the course in their preferred modality and time. If the course is not completed in the first two years, the supervisor will be automatically enrolled into a course in the third year.
• Army Civilians must have a current performance rating of successful or above and be in good conduct standing.
• CES courses are centrally funded for most Department of the Army Civilians. Refer to AR 350-1 for specific requirements and eligibility.
• Courses are open to DoW employees and employees from other military departments. These employees are NOT centrally funded.