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Administrative Professionals Certificate Program (APCP) Building Bridges

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The Department of Commerce sponsors the Administrative Professional Certificate Program for administrative and technical support staff at the GS-2 through GS-8 grade level (or equivalent), including program assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, computer assistants, office automation clerks, and budget assistants.

The application season is open starting on Monday June 15, 2009 through Friday July 10, 2009 and employees are able to apply on-line through the Commerce Learning Center (CLC).

This 12-month developmental program is open to all DOC employees at the GS-2 through GS-8 level (or equivalent) in the Washington, D. C. Metropolitan Area.

  • Provides the opportunity to assess developmental strengths and needs in relation to the outlined program curriculum.
  • Designed to build a cadre of highly skilled and knowledgeable support staff poised to provide administrative and technical expertise in the accomplishment of the work performed throughout the organization.

The program includes development experiences and formal training with a blended approach of instructor-led combined with online courses.

General Information

Activities

  • Grades GS-2 through GS-8 level (or equivalent)
  • 12 Months Duration
  • Maximum of 60 participants
  • Competencies Addressed
    • Leadership Support
    • Communication
    • Customer Service
    • Computer/Technology Skills
  • Instructor-led classes
  • Online classes
  • Networking activities
  • Team building
  • Progress review meetings
  • Blended Learning

Meet the class participants:

For more information, please email Julia Law at jlaw@doc.gov.




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