Professional and Management Development Training

Professional development, leadership, and management training for federal employees.

NAICS 611430 · Sector 61: Educational Services

By Outrider Editorial Team · Updated October 7, 2026

SBA size standard

$15 million

Measured by average annual receipts over the last 5 fiscal years

SBA table effective March 2023

FY2025 federal spending

The Department of Defense bought 43% of the $1.0B obligated under 611430 in FY2025.

Contract awards
3,815
Contract vehicles (IDVs)
951

Top buying agencies

  1. Department of Defense$431.8M
  2. Department of Transportation$241.2M
  3. Department of Homeland Security$106.5M
  4. Department of the Interior$88.7M
  5. Department of Health and Human Services$25.4M

FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov

Professional and Management Development Training (NAICS 611430) covers companies providing professional development, leadership training, management training, and career development programs. Federal agencies invest in employee development through these training providers.

What Businesses Fall Under This Code

611430 includes professional development firms, executive coaching companies, leadership training providers, and career development consultancies. In government, this includes companies providing federal leadership training, management development, and professional skills training for federal employees.

SBA Size Standard and What It Means

The SBA size standard for 611430 is $15 million in average annual receipts. With average annual receipts of $15 million or less, you count as a small business on contracts filed under this code.

Federal Spending in This Category

Federal professional development spending exceeds $3 billion annually. Agencies invest in developing federal managers, leaders, and professional staff.

Top Agencies Buying in This Code

All federal agencies procure professional development training. The Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, and large agencies with significant workforce development initiatives are major buyers.

Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code

Use 611430 if you provide professional development, leadership training, or management training to federal employees. Show expertise in federal culture, government management, and adult learning. Develop training aligned with federal priorities like digital transformation, change management, and federal leadership.

Pro Tip: Federal agencies value professional development for leadership and management. If you can develop high-quality executive coaching or leadership programs, federal agencies have steady demand.

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