Washington, D.C. (December 12, 2025) — The GovExec Professional Development Academy, a premier provider of leadership and workforce development programs for public sector professionals, proudly announces that it has surpassed 20,000 graduates across its suite of leadership academies. This milestone underscores the Academy’s ongoing commitment to building stronger, more capable, and future-ready leaders across government and industry.

Since its inception, the GovExec Professional Development Academy has equipped professionals at all levels with the tools and strategies to drive meaningful results, foster collaboration, and lead with purpose. With the growing demand for leadership excellence and digital fluency in government, the Academy’s programs continue to evolve to meet the moment.

“As we celebrate 20,000 graduates, we’re not just reflecting on our past success — we’re looking ahead to the future of leadership in government,” said Tim Hartman, CEO of GovExec. “2026 will be a transformative year for our programs, participants, and partners.”

A key partner to PDA’s growth has been NACo and its High Performance Leadership program which is designed to cultivate high-impact leadership by helping participants discover their core values, strengthen interpersonal skills, and lead with intentionality. Since 2018, this program has been available to state and local leaders who are looking for training to support the challenges they are facing across housing, economic development, climate, or public health.

In addition, the Academy is expanding its impact with the two newest programs in its innovative curriculum:

• AI Leadership Academy – helping leaders understand and responsibly leverage artificial intelligence to improve operations, decision-making, and public trust.
• Leading On Purpose Academy – empowering professionals to lead with clarity, authenticity, and a renewed sense of mission in the modern workplace.

To ensure broad access and inclusion, scholarships are available for eligible participants across all programs.

“Our mission has always been to help leaders thrive — not just manage change, but lead it,” said Hartman. “With new programs in AI and purpose-driven leadership, we’re preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges.”

For more information about the GovExec Professional Development Academy’s programs and scholarship opportunities, visit https://resources.govexec.com/govexecleadershipacademy.

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