Our customers include Washington state agencies, tribes, higher education institutions, cities, counties, and other 501(c)(3) federally-funded nonprofit employers. Our customers may also include government entities or public benefit nonprofit organizations of other states.

Instructor-led training (virtual and in-person)

We provide high-quality instructor-led training for public service organizations.

• Browse by course title (alphabetical list)
• Browse by category
• DES Leadership Development training
• DES Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training
• Certificate programs

On-demand training (eLearning and self-paced)

Our technology-based training and support reinforces enterprise priorities for Washington state public service organizations.

• Washington state eLearning courses
• LinkedIn Learning licenses
• Crucial Learning eLearning courses
• Franklin Covey eLearning courses
• Accessibility resources for eLearning developers

Contracts and procurement training

Find training resources and information for employees who administer, monitor, and manage contracts.

• Contracts and procurement training
• Supplier diversity training

Employee resources

Here's what public service employees need to know for successful enrollment in our courses.

• How to register for a class
• Reasonable accommodation
• Training locations and maps
• Learner expectations
• Attendance policy

The Washington State Learning Center is the learning management system that allows state and public sector employees to search and register for courses.

• Log in with single sign on (SSO)
• How to log in with SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
• User guides and resources for the Learning Center

Training manager resources

We support training managers with information on services, products, and opportunities. We also coordinate a community of practice.

• Required and recommended training
• Accessibility resources
• Training manager meeting
• Participant process to complete course evaluations

If you are a training manager interested in customized training, please contact our learning consultant staff.

Newsletter subscriptions

Subscribe to our topics below to get regular updates on training news and opportunities. 

• Instructor-Led Training and Development Opportunities — upcoming classes, both in-person and virtual.
• Learning Connections — monthly newsletter for public service training professionals. Read recent articles on our Medium blog.
• Leadership Development — quarterly updates for any public service employee interested in leadership development.
• Online Learning Resources for Workforce Development — monthly collections of articles, videos, and other on-demand resources to support workforce learning and performance. Visit our current listing of resources.
• Small, diverse, and veteran-owned business opportunities and updates — includes training opportunities for small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses interested in statewide contracting.