California Leadership Academy

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CA Leadership Academy

​Executive Development Program - NEW UPDATE: Will be posted in late September for courses beginning in October 2020

EDP will be available through CalLearns in October 2020!  Due to social-distancing best practices, we are converting our 20-hour day instructor-led training to virtual delivery using the WebEx platform.  Since this is a new delivery format, we will have limited seats and will open more spaces for training, so please be sure to check CalLearns regularly for availability in October 2020.

Serving the diverse and ever-changing needs of California citizens requires innovative thinking, team building, and incredible leadership. EDP develops innovative executives to deliver exceptional results to California. By the end of this program, you will be able to apply critical skills to lead divisions, build a resilient culture, lead change effectively, and develop the state's most valuable resource: our people.

EDP is designed to meet the required 20-hour training needs of newly appointed Chief Executive Administrators (CEA or equivalent).  Please review the ​Leadership Training and Development Requirements policy for more information.  CalHR is the only department authorized to deliver EDP as it relates to the new-to-role requirement in Government Code 19995.4 (e).

Supervisor Development Program (SDP) -  Registration open now

SDP is now available through CalLearns!  Due to social-distancing best practices, we have converted our two-week instructor-led training to self-paced eLearning modules.  Since this is a new delivery format, we have limited seats and will open more spaces for training, so please be sure to check CalLearns regularly for availability.

The Supervisor Development Program ensures there is a progressive and integrated process to develop leaders in state service. This program is intended to assist departments in preparing all newly appointed supervisors with their transition into a new leadership role, as well as to develop their leadership skills.

SDP is designed to meet the required 80-hour training needs of newly appointed supervisors (Staff Services Manager I or equivalent).  Please review the Leadership Training and Development Requirements policy for more information.  CalHR is the only department authorized to deliver SDP (except departments who have completed an MOU with CalHR) as it relates to the new-to-role requirement in Government Code 19995.4 (b).

Manager Development Program (MDP) - NEW UPDATE Registration open now

MDP will be available through CalLearns in with the first session planned on September 2020!  Due to social-distancing best practices, we are converting our five (5) day instructor-led training to self-paced eLearning modules.  Since this is a new delivery format, we will have limited seats and will open more spaces for training, so please be sure to check CalLearns regularly for availability in September 2020.

Leading teams to deliver great results for California is fundamental for state leaders. As a manager, you are a steward of taxpayer resources and administer vital programs for Californians. By the end of this class, you will be able to apply critical skills to lead teams, leverage resources, and use best practices to effectively and efficiently operate your program.

MDP is designed to meet the required 40-hour training needs of newly appointed managers (Staff Services Manager II/III or equivalent).  Please review the Leadership Training and Development Requirements policy for more information.  CalHR is the only department authorized to deliver MDP as it relates to the new-to-role requirement in Government Code 19995.4 (d).

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