Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NNFA-0297 Version: 2 Organization's ID: R5201 Organization: U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Location: Classroom-based Length: 9 Days (74 hr., 20 min.) Minimum Passing Score: 80 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 11/1/2025 - 10/31/2028 6/1/2022 - 10/31/2025 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Graduate 3 Leadership Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to ensure students develop the ability to conceptualize and employ key processes used by executive-level personnel in the effective exercise of leadership for self. Learning Outcomes: Relate a learning environment which incorporates an adaptive leadership holding environment through use of balancing inquiry with advocacy. Differentiate between leadership as a science and leadership as an art. Formulate leadership lessons observed during application of the adaptive leadership case consult methodology. Devise a strategic plan for a developmental relationship for personal and professional success. Construct strategies for successful life/work balance. Express the elements of ethical and moral awareness, decision-making, intent, and action within leadership challenges. Formulate a strategic approach to transitioning from leadership for self to leading others. Integrate life events and personal leadership motto within the context of personal and professional growth. Create and present a synopsis of assigned elements of the adaptive leadership framework. Create a personal leadership Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Trends (SWOTT) analysis as part of a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Summarize the use of the adaptive leadership framework to meet social responsibilities. General Topics: Introduction to Exercising Leadership: Self Creating a leadership learning environment Getting to know self: life/work balance The art and science of leadership The adaptive leadership framework Personal leadership behaviors: influence and perspectives Mentoring and coaching for personal success Leading self ethically Social responsibilities in exercising leadership Transitioning from personal leadership to leading others Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content