Government
Online Training for Today's Government Employees
The demand on governments to increase efficiency, improve quality, manage projects and contracts, and follow enhanced IT security protocols has never been higher. To address these issues, governments are calling for more targeted training initiatives to drive a higher benchmark of knowledge and competence from their employees.
Whether you’re currently working for the government or aspire to, you can get the skills you need to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Villanova University offers the most sought-after master certificates for today’s government employees and agencies, in disciplines such as:
Project Management,
Six Sigma, Contract Management and
IS Security.
Exclusive Savings
Federal government employees now have access, via the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), to special government program pricing. All federal government employees are eligible to save 10% off individual certificate courses and 5% off the specially priced master certificate programs. Access this exclusive pricing by clicking here or calling 800-959-6138.
Earn Credentials While You Work — 100% Online
Learn new skills you can apply today — to build a safer, more efficient, more productive government of tomorrow. Whichever program you choose, you can complete your master certificate 100% online and around your own schedule. Each master certificate consists of professor-led, online streaming video courses you can access anytime, anywhere. And you can enroll immediately because no exams or special requirements are necessary. It’s never been easier to gain leading-edge skills while you keep work and family in balance.
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Programs of Particular Interest and Government Examples
Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management
Qualified federal IT project managers are our first line of defense against the cost overruns, schedule slips and poor performance that threaten agencies' ability to deliver efficient and effective services to citizens. Earn your Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management.
Government examples:
- The executive office of the president stated that all major projects are to be managed by project managers qualified in accordance with CIO Council guidance by September 2004.
- The U.S. Department of Energy mandated that all IT PMs must be qualified in order to meet Office of Management and Budget requirements.
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The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) has teamed up with Villanova University Online to offer training to Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics personnel. Through this dynamic partnership, students who have attained Level 2 or Level 3 certification may be eligible to receive credit toward one of Villanova University’s master certificate programs.
The following programs are now available through a strategic partnership between DAU and Villanova University:
Master Certificate in Applied Project Management
Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics personnel possessing a Level 2 or 3 Certification in Program Management will receive credit for the Essentials of Project Management course. Only two additional courses are required to complete the Master Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University.
Master Certificate in Government Contract Management
Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics personnel possessing a Level 2 or Level 3 Contract Management Certification are eligible to receive credit for the Essentials of Government Contract Management course. Only two additional courses are required to attain the Master Certificate in Government Contract Management from Villanova University.
Master Certificate in Six Sigma
Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics personnel possessing a Level 2 or Level 3 Certification in Production, Quality and Manufacturing are eligible to receive credit for either the Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma course. Completion of two additional courses, either the Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma course, and the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course will fulfill the requirements for the Master Certificate in Six Sigma from Villanova University.
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Master Certificate in Six Sigma
Get the skills to improve processes and enhance results. Earn your Master Certificate in Six Sigma.
Government examples:
- The U.S. Navy has saved millions of dollars thanks to Six Sigma, theory of constraints (TOC) and lean projects. Some of the results include a 3-to-5% reduction in operations costs; increased efficiency allowing an investment per jet of 8,000 hours in 134 days as compared to 6,000 hours in 192 days and an overall improvement in work getting done faster, with fewer people, requiring less inventory. In fact, according to Quality Digest, as of May 2005, Navy leaders were requiring commanding officers, executive officers, department heads, command master chiefs and senior enlisted advisors complete lean Six Sigma and TOC training.
- The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana has successfully used Six Sigma methodology to: reduce costs and increase revenue; reduce the time to fill a pothole from four days to four hours; reduce the time it takes to get a city building permit from an average of 50 days to just 11 or 12; save millions of dollars by improving efficiency; reduce late trash pick-ups by 50% and lower the crime rate to record levels.
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Master Certificate in Government Contract Management
Learn how to track and report on the expenditure of taxpayers' money. A Master Certificate in Government Contract Management also prepares you for industry certification.
Government examples:
- In September 2003, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy identified several weaknesses in federal contract administration.
- In March 2003, the California Legislative Audit Office overview and the Department of Finance assessment uncovered a number of instances in which departments were not properly managing IT projects. The assessment revealed 90 of the 117 projects (77 percent) had at least a 10 percent change in schedule, cost, or scope, which may adversely impact the delivery of the projects. The DOF assessment found that for an IT project to be successful, strong contract administration and management is essential.
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Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government
Gain valuable insight into the latest techniques and cutting-edge technology while you prepare for industry certification with a Master Certificate in IS Security Management – Government. This government program can help you become compliant with Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 by preparing you for certifications including CompTIA Security+™ (2008 Edition), CISSP® and SSCP®, and CAP®, which satisfies FISMA requirements. This new program also supports CNSS National Standards 4011 and 4012, used by the DoD, DHS, NSA and other entities.
Government examples:
In December 2005, the Department of Defense mandated that any full or part-time military service member, contractor, or foreign employee with privileged access to an information system must obtain a commercial information security credential.
As of June 2005, the certifications shown below are the only commercial certifications accepted by the Department of Defense. Those in bold are offered through Villanova.
Department of Defense Qualifying Commercial Certifications
(Fulfillment for the 8570.1M requirement)
| Technical I |
Technical II |
Technical III |
| SSCP |
Security+ |
CISSP |
| A+ |
SSCP |
SCNA |
| Network+ |
GSEC |
CISA |
| TICSA |
SCNP |
GSE |
| Management I |
Management II |
Management III |
| Security+ |
CISSP |
CISSP |
| GSLC |
GSLC |
GSLC |
| GISO |
CISM |
CISM |
| TISCP |
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