Training and Development

The mission of the OPM Training and Executive Development Group is to design policy and programs to ensure the Government's learning and development efforts support strategic human capital investments in Leadership, Knowledge and Talent Management. We do this through the:

• Development of policy frameworks and flexibilities to establish Government-wide systems to support effective learning and development programs in the agencies, particularly leadership development programs for managers and executives;
• Promulgation of flexible policies and strategic Government-wide advice and guidance to implement systems to support employee learning and development and leadership employee engagement strategies.

We also provide technical advice on complex Governmentwide HRD issues to help Federal agencies develop and implement their management programs with desired mission results. 

The primary training statute and regulations are: 

• 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41, Training
• 5 CFR 410, Training
• 5 CFR 412, Supervisory, Managerial, and Executive Development
• Final Rule for 5 CFR 410 and 412, Training, Supervisory, Managerial, and Executive Development
• CHCO memo on Final Regulations on Training, Supervisory, Managerial and Executive Development (1/14/2010)

The following are links to various other relevant laws and policy documents:

Public Law (PL)

• Guidance on Training Restrictions Contained in Public Law 105-277 (December 7, 1998)

Executive Orders

• Executive Order No. 11348: Providing for the Further Training of Government Employees (April 20, 1967)
• Executive Order No. 13111: Using Technology to Improve Training Opportunities for Federal Employees (January 12, 1999)

OMB Budget and Procurement Guidance

• Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Policy Letter No. 05-01: Developing and Managing the Acquisition Workforce
• Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11- Federal Training Procurement Policy

The Training and Executive Development Listserv is designed to facilitate the discussion and sharing of  training information. To join the Listserv, please go to the LEG-POL subscription web page and provide your name and email address.

Continuous investment in training and development is essential for improving the performance of the Federal Workforce and enhancing the services provided by the Federal Government. We are constantly learning and improving, please check this site frequently for additions and updates.

If you have any questions regarding training policy or executive development, you can contact the Training and Executive Development Group by sending an email to HRDLeadership@opm.gov.