An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
⚠️Important Update:
The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) has closed as part of the OPM agency-wide restructuring. This website will no longer be available after July 30, 2025.
Delegated Examining Certificates - If you obtained or will obtain DE certification between [February 1, 2025 and July 30, 2025], please download and save a copy of your current certificate from CLD Central to your computer. You will not be able to access CLD Central after Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Delegated Examining Registration - For information on Delegated Examining (DE) certification and training registration, please contact register@opm.gov. Please submit a ticket to the Help Desk if you require additional support.
Overview If the next step in your career path is to be a senior executive or member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) in the Federal Government, then you should obtain a focused appraisal of your readiness. This intensive program measures your potential and offers a realistic preview of your future as a senior executive. An essential gauge is provided of your senior executive performance potential and determines your readiness to go through the Executive selection process, including interviewing and obtaining senior executive certification/approval. How You Will Benefit You’ll walk through a realistic job preview of the life of an executive so you can make an informed decision about whether it’s the right career path for you:
Assess how close you are to being at the Full Performance Level (FPL) on critical Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) competencies for a senior executive.
Receive essential preparation and guidance for a senior executive selection process.
Receive 360-degree feedback on your current ECQ performance from multiple sources and compare the information against the more accurate assessment center results.
Receive a confidential debrief on your executive performance.
