Pilot Program At a Glance Jan-Dec 2025

A graphic outlining the schedule for the 2025 NASA Leadership Development Program. The schedule includes a mix of virtual and in-person sessions across the year, with key dates and topics as follows: - January 21, 2025: Orientation and Kickoff Session (Virtual). - February 2–7, 2025: In-person Session 1, "NASA and Its Ecosystem" (LaRC). - February 25, 26, March 5, 7, 2025: Course 1, "High Performing Teams" (Virtual/Synchronous). - March 6, 2025: Intersession 1, Kickoff of Capstone Experiential Projects (Virtual). - April 14, 16, 22, 24, 28, 2025: Course 2, "Negotiations & Influence" (Virtual/Synchronous). - May 5, 7, 12, 14, 2025: Course 3, "Leading for Technical & Scientific Innovation" (Virtual/Synchronous). - June 2025: Virtual Workshop, "Strategy & Change Management." - August 2025: Virtual Workshop, "Crucial Conversations." - July 6–11, 2025: In-person Session 2, "Why Should People Be Led By You?" (Colorado Springs). - September 2025: Intersession 2, Capstone Experiential Projects & Leadership Goals (Virtual). - October 2025: Course 4, "Stewardship of Federal Resources" (Virtual/Synchronous). - November 2025: Course 5, "Leading in the Global Community" (Virtual/Synchronous). - December 3–5, 2025: In-person Session 3, Graduation (JSC).

Quick links

Informational Sessions

Join our supervisor and participant sessions to learn more.

Image of astronaut’s hands in glovebox

Program Eligibility

Who qualifies for the program?

Program Application

Visit Talent Marketplace to apply.

Aerial view of a vast, snow-covered glacier under a clear blue sky, with the wing of an aircraft visible on the right side of the image.

Who to Contact

Get your questions answered.