Our customers include Washington state agencies, federal government and tribal entities, higher education institutions, cities, counties, public benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations registered in Washington State, and government entities 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 Toolkits and eLearnings
• Franklin Covey All Access Passes and eLearnings
• 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.