Featured April 1, 2025 Introducing FedSupport, a resource hub for current and former federal employees Back to Blog New eLearning platform offers leadership and workforce training for public servants in federal, state and local government Date June 9, 2025 Authors David Brownstein, Katy Hogan, Cameron Kober Tags Leadership and Collaboration, Workforce What if leadership and workforce training actually spoke to the realities of public service? To continue helping government employees become more effective leaders, the Partnership for Public Service launched a new eLearning platform with courses designed specifically for public servants. Available through the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Institute®, these offerings are tailored, tested and rooted in over 20 years of experience working with public servants, and they are here to meet the moment. Public servants face challenges that no private-sector course can fully grasp—working across changing administrations, balancing mission and policy priorities, and leading in an environment that requires building trust with both colleagues and the public. That’s why we created something different. Our new eLearning offerings deliver leadership and workforce development training for leaders who work in federal, state and local government. Whether you are managing a team, navigating influence without authority, or trying to build programs that continue across political administrations, our courses are designed for you. Why we are different The eLearning market is full of content. But few providers understand the context in which public service leaders operate. That’s where the Partnership stands apart. For more than two decades, we’ve partnered with agencies to strengthen leadership, improve operations, and recruit and retain the next generation of public sector talent. We’ve coached senior executives, trained thousands of emerging leaders and worked inside government to tackle some of its biggest challenges. We developed the Public Service Leadership Model, designed to give public servants a guide for crucial leadership competencies to succeed. Our Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings have informed the Partnership’s training and research with decades of knowledge about the impact that leadership, workplace culture and employee commitment has on organizational performance. For nearly 25 years, the Partnership has run the Call to Serve Network, comprised of over 1,800 career advisors and faculty from across the country. This is the only national system that collaborates with agencies and hundreds of institutions of higher education to promote government service and recruit the next generation to serve. We know what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to leading in government. That depth of experience is the foundation of every course we’ve developed. Our eLearning content isn’t generic. It’s grounded in the skills that public servants actually need: Influencing without positional authority Implementing hiring and staffing structures that bring top talent to public service Building trust while leading in complex, often hierarchical environments Managing people through change and transition Creating employee development programs that sustain long-term impact Each course is interactive, self-paced and designed to fit into the demanding and often unpredictable schedules of government employees. Learners will gain practical tools they can apply immediately—not just theory but tested strategies that reflect the unique demands of public service. A scalable way to build leadership at every level These eLearning courses are part of our broader commitment to make leadership development more accessible, scalable and relevant. Agencies can use them to onboard new managers, build leadership pipelines, or supplement existing learning and development efforts. We’re inviting individuals and agencies alike to take part in a new era of public service workforce and leadership development. Because we believe that when federal, state and local leaders grow, so does public trust in government—and the effectiveness of government itself. Explore our initial offerings: Managing Change in the Moment From Strategy to Action: Unlocking Employee Engagement in the Public Sector Career Pivot Bootcamp for Federal Employees Coming soon: Customer Experience in Public Service Influencing Stakeholders Effective Practices for Intern Recruitment, Onboarding and Development Establishing a Healthy Office Culture Building Trust Leading with Your Values Whether you’re looking to deepen your leadership skills, grow your team’s capabilities or build a stronger agency from the inside out, our eLearning courses are here to support your journey. Explore the Partnership’s new eLearning courses. David Brownstein designs and facilitates leadership development sessions and retreats for the Public Service Leadership Institute (PSLI). He is a certified executive leadership coach and is passionate about fostering positive organizational culture by developing strong leaders at all levels. Katy Hogan leads the Partnership's strategy to inspire the next generation to consider a career in public service. Katy previously taught professional development courses at Ohio State for both undergraduate and graduate students with curriculum focused on federal careers. Cameron Kober is a Director with the Partnership for Public Service, where he designs and delivers training programs that help agencies improve employee satisfaction.
