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foundation course (fc)-57 hrs dL

The Civilian Education System (CES) Leader Development Programs provide the institutional progressive and sequential leader development courses that enhance other leader development opportunities for Army civilians throughout their careers. Army civilians will become multi-skilled leaders civilian leaders of the 21 st Century.

The Foundation Course is designed to give students an orientation to the Army and begin the development of effective Army team members. This course is entirely dL and should take 57 hours to complete.

Foundation Course End-state: Students who successfully complete this course will:

• Understand and appreciate Army values and customs
• Serve professionally as an Army member
• Acquire foundation competencies for leader development

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The Foundation Course is now open for enrollment. Submit your application using the Army’s CHRTAS system. CHRTAS Help: Contact a CHRTAS Area POC

eligibility

• Required for Army interns, team leaders, supervisors, and managers employed after September 30, 2006
• Army Civilians
• Military supervisors of Army Civilians and other DoD employees
• Local Nationals

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