The Census Bureau’s Census Corporate University (CCU) was established as the academic component of the Bureau's strategy for continuous employee development through lifelong learning. Currently, CCU has partnerships with these accredited colleges and universities: Prince George's Community College, University of Maryland College Park, and George Washington University.
The Census Bureau offers competency-based training to assist individuals and groups with meeting their continuous learning and development goals. We provide the following training services:
Management and Executive Development competency-based courses for current supervisors and managers; emphasizes four key context areas of public management: public leadership, business management, institutional environment, and valuing people.
Professional Development and Leadership competency-based courses for all professional employees to advance knowledge and skills necessary for professional and organizational growth. Courses selected are based on individual development plans and occupation-related needs and interests.
Technical and Administrative Support Staff competency-based courses that build confidence, capability, and competitiveness while increasing skill and knowledge needed for a strong technical and support staff workforce.
The Data Science Training Program is a key element of the Statistical Data Modernization project, which focuses on modernizing data processes at the Census Bureau. The program was created to improve upskilling and improve current employees' data science skill sets.
All training is delivered primarily online. Live sessions are scheduled at 1:00 PM Eastern Time to ensure accessibility for employees across all U.S. time zones.
The program leverages three commercial learning platforms; each matched to a different type of training. DataCamp, with over 800 interactive courses, supports the formal cohort program. Udemy, with over 26,000 courses, supports the bootcamps. LinkedIn Learning, with over 28,000 courses, supports On-Demand and continuing education.
The Data Science Training Program (DSTP) offers two primary types of data science training to expand data science skill sets.
A 5-month academic learning experience is designed to immerse employees in data science knowledge and develop their professional networks. The program empowers employees to solve problems using data science; promotes innovation at the Census Bureau; engages employees on the evolving data science landscape; and provides staff with access to data science experts across the organization. To date, the cohort program has graduated more than 400 employees.
This program is available only to current full-time Census Bureau employees and is competitive — participation requires an application and review process, along with supervisory support.
The program has three main elements. The first is a blended learning approach that combines online and live instruction; online coursework is delivered through DataCamp, which offers over 800 interactive courses spanning technical and non-technical content along with practical exercises, while live coursework is facilitated by in-house Census Bureau Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The second is hands-on learning through Capstone Projects, which allow participants to apply and reinforce data skills while working on projects that benefit agency missions. The third is ongoing mentorship from subject matter experts who provide career development guidance and facilitate connections across the Bureau.
The cohort includes two Learning Paths. The Data Science Generalist Path uses foundational data science concepts and applications to solve diverse, real Census Bureau problems. The Machine Learning Specialist Path expands the ability to apply machine learning applications, models, and algorithms to support real Census Bureau work. Participants who are unsure which path fits best can use the program's persona guide or consult a mentor for help selecting.
A 15-week, online, self-paced program built for just-in-time learning. Employees can access targeted modules as needed, making it ideal for those who need specific skills without committing to a full structured curriculum. On-Demand improves employees' data science literacy and builds the capabilities required for their specific career path.
The program is open to all full-time Census Bureau employees and includes full access to LinkedIn Learning's catalog of more than 28,000 courses, supporting both structured tracks and ongoing continuing education. Participants also have access to a dedicated Teams channel for questions, ideas, and peer connection. To date, On-Demand has reached approximately 2,400 employees.
This offer includes three Learning Tracks. Data Science Literacy enhances the ability to communicate and partner effectively with peers as data science becomes the future of work. Data Science for Managers improves the ability to lead, manage, and build the data science workforce of the future. Skill Builders provides the tools needed to accomplish work, or additional training before or after participating in a cohort learning path. Customized On-Demand tracks can also be developed in partnership with individual directorates to target their specific mission needs.
An intensive, structured program that takes participants from foundational to advanced data science skills. The curriculum spans 11 weeks of virtual instruction delivered through Udemy, which provides access to more than 26,000 courses, followed by up to three days of live, Census SME-led sessions focused on practical application and Bureau-specific context.
A program of up to six months designed for employees with SAS experience who are transitioning to Python. Content covers equivalent workflows, libraries, and best practices through a blend of virtual instruction and SME-led training sessions.
New for 2026, this course series prepares Bureau employees for industry-recognized AWS certifications, building the cloud literacy and practical skills needed to support Census data modernization efforts. Topics span core AWS services and architecture, cloud security, data storage and processing, and analytics. Courses follow a blended delivery model that integrates self-paced online modules, virtual instructor-led sessions, and Census SME-led training.
Courses in the Leaders Lead Program are aligned with the OPM Federal Supervisory Training Framework and is designed to meet the needs of new managers and supervisors, and experienced managers. This competency-based curriculum emphasizes leadership, human resources management, business management, and organizational knowledge necessary to establish team performance expectations, influence and motivate teams, resolve differences, lead change, and understand the legal and financial contexts of public management. Mandatory and elective training will equip management with the knowledge and skills to support, engage, and retain the workforce of the future. These classes explore six dimensions of engagement:
Courses in the Professional Development Program are designed to benefit everyone. Whether you are just starting your career, progressively increasing your professional responsibilities, or you are an experienced subject matter expert, these courses are designed to build your knowledge, skills, and abilities in core interpersonal and technical competencies. Our goal is to provide opportunities for everyone to participate in professional development experiences that increase personal confidence and competitiveness while meeting the changing professional development needs of the Census Bureau.
The Career Resource Center (CRC) at the Census Bureau offers free and confidential career coaching and counseling services to help individuals make effective career development decisions. At the CRC, individuals are able to successfully learn how to: