NIH Training Center

Don’t Miss the July DDM Seminar: Don't Dis My Ability

The Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series offers the NIH community engaging presentations that provide meaningful insights into leadership and management concepts, challenges, and solutions.

The upcoming DDM session, "Don’t Dis My Ability," is one not to be missed. The presenter, Albert J. Rizzi, received his B.A. from Manhattanville College and has dual M.S. degrees from St. John’s University in education—one in early childhood and the other in administration and supervision. In 2006, Mr. Rizzi unexpectedly and completely lost his eyesight. He became an activist and advocate for the blind and visually impaired, providing education, building awareness, and working to achieve the development and dissemination of assistive technologies.

We hope you will join the last DDM seminar of FY23!  For details and to register, visit the DDM Seminar Series website. As a reminder, if you missed any of our outstanding speakers, you can find their recorded videocast through our past seminars page.

“Don't Dis My Ability” – Albert Rizzi
July 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Nominate a DDM Seminar Series Speaker for FY24

The DDM invites you to submit speaker nominations (must be on VPN to access) for the FY24 DDM Seminar Series. Let’s aim for another stellar year of timely and provocative speakers to inspire our NIH community of leaders. Nominations are open through July 31, 2023. Please nominate a great speaker today!

Please contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions or comments.

Plan Now for FY23 Deadlines

What better way to use end-of-year funds than to invest in yourself and your team?  Coaching, individual development plan (IDP) workshops, and courses are excellent resources to help you and your team remain effective, productive, and engaged. Keep these FY23 deadlines in mind as you plan for the end of the FY.

View upcoming classes on the Course Calendar or browse the Course Catalog.

Countdown to the Acquisition Recertification Deadline

Acquisition workforce professionals who hold a Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC‑C), Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC‑COR), or Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) have until April 30, 2024, to obtain continuous learning points (CLPs) to maintain their certification.

The NIH Training Center (NIHTC) offers a selection of acquisition classes that offer CLPs participants can apply towards their continuous learning requirements. Click on a class title to register. Some classes fill quickly and those with only one offering remaining in FY23 are noted below with an asterisk(*).

Please check the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management’s website for the latest policy updates on recertification or the Federal Acquisition Institute’s (FAI's) FAQs for information about certifications. CLPs earned from NIHTC acquisition classes should be submitted in FAI Cornerstone OnDemand (FAI CSOD). Log into the HHS Learning Management System to download and save your certificate of completion to upload to CSOD.

Contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions about our acquisition classes.

Come One, Come All: Soft Skills September Course Registration is Underway

Registration is open for the NIH Training Center’s (NIHTC's) annual Soft Skills September training blitz. Each year, we devote the entire month to soft skills because we recognize how essential they are to perform your job successfully. An added bonus—several of these courses will return to in-person delivery at our White Flint location.

Onsite learning is a great opportunity to meet fellow NIH employees. Establishing relationships with others is critical, and what better way to accomplish this than through a structured onsite learning activity! Click the course titles below for details and to register.

	Communication Skills (Written and Oral)
9/07	Writing Skills for NIH Employees (Virtual)
9/14	Managing Conflict and Challenging Conversations (Onsite)
9/20	Communicate with Confidence and Clarity (Onsite)
9/26	Managing Challenging Email (Virtual)

	Interpersonal Skills
9/15	Emotional Intelligence (Virtual)
9/19	Managing Up, Down and Across (Onsite)
9/27	Strategies for Adapting to Change at NIH (Virtual)

	Professional Skills
9/07	Responding to Uncertainty with Resilience & Confidence (Virtual)
9/13	Building and Sustaining Great Customer Service (Virtual)
9/13	Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Bosses (Onsite)
9/22	Mastering Work in a Hybrid Workplace (Virtual)
9/26	Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making (Virtual)

	Leadership Skills
8/23	Women in Leadership: Strategies for Success  (Onsite - 3 ½ non-consecutive days:  8/23, 9/12, 9/19, 9/28)
9/12	Management and Coaching Skills for Leaders (Virtual)
9/13	Managing Hybrid Teams (Virtual)
9/14	Starting Your Leadership Journey – The Basics (Onsite)
9/15	Effective Communications and Leadership Presence (Virtual)
9/18	Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (Virtual)
9/21	Success Strategies for Introverted Leaders (Virtual)
9/26	7 Habits for Highly Effective People: Foundations (Onsite)
9/28	Implementing Change as a Leader at NIH (Virtual)

For details or questions about Soft Skills September, please contact Keisha Berkley, Program Manager, Professional Development.

NIH Executive Leadership Program 2022-2023 Cohort Graduates

Congratulations to the latest cohort to complete the NIH Executive Leadership Program (ExLP)! This group joins the ranks of over 160 senior leaders to experience the ExLP journey. During the seven-month program, participants attended several training sessions at the Partnership for Public Service, participated in IC-hosted seminars, visited Capitol Hill, met with current “Top 6” leaders, and participated in a leadership Q&A with the NIH Acting Director, among other activities.

If you are an ExLP alum, planning is underway for an exciting alumni event designed exclusively for you!  

For more information about the ExLP, please visit the ExLP website or contact Keisha Berkley, Program Manager, ExLP.

NIH Leadership and Career Development Program Updates

The NIHTC has opportunities to advance your leadership skills and build a strong network across the NIH. We’ve outlined the timeframes for upcoming calls for nomination for our leadership and career development programs. Let your supervisor know if you want to be considered for one of the program opportunities below, before the call for nominations goes out to Executive Officers.