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8LDC U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Leadership Development Course (CPO LDC) Graduate

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Chief Petty Officer Leadership Development Course graduate completes and graduates from the CPO LDC. The designation identifies and tracks Navy personnel who have completed the course.

Core Skills

  • senior enlisted leadership
  • leader development
  • coaching and mentoring
  • ethical decision making
  • team performance management
  • conflict resolution
  • organizational communication
  • workforce motivation
  • command climate assessment

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop

Civilian Career Paths

  • Human Resources
  • Training and Education
  • Project Management
  • Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified Manager (CM)

Career Growth

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Related Occupations

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
  • Management Analysts
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 8LDC

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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