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Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) Regulatory Compliance and Implementation

$129.99

Stay ahead of the latest regulatory changes to the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs (SESCDPs) with this targeted course based on OPM’s Final Rule (Document Number: 2026-12811). Learn actionable steps for agency compliance, from policy submission and triennial re-approval to program structure, evaluation, and candidate development requirements. Protect your agency from costly delays, ensure a robust leadership pipeline, and safeguard against legal and financial risks tied to SESCDP non-compliance.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the revised SESCDP regulations.
* Identify key compliance requirements and deadlines for SESCDP approval, structure, and evaluation.
* Implement actionable steps to align agency SESCDPs with the new regulatory standards.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of failing to comply with the final rule.
* Apply best practices for program oversight, candidate development, and succession planning.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this course, your agency could risk delayed SES appointments, regulatory violations, disrupted succession planning, and lost investments in executive leadership development.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-26-2023-1