Basic Position Classification Course
Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities classifiers need to do their work successfully. The focus of this course is on helping participants develop competence in applying various classification standards. It also provides participants with exposure to other topics important to federal classification programs, such as writing position descriptions and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- May 11–22 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 1–12 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 6–17 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
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Position Classification Course (Washington, D.C.)
Master the skills to classify federal positions, write evaluation statements, and apply classification standards for General Schedule (GS) positions.
Not currently scheduled.
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Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course
This course equips HR professionals with the expertise to interpret and communicate Social Security and Medicare benefits. Participants will learn how eligibility, enrollment, and coverage interact with federal retirement programs to help employees plan for a secure and well-informed retirement.
- Jun 9 Tuesday 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 7 Tuesday 9am–4:30pm
- Aug 11 Tuesday 9am–4:30pm
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Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors Course
Develop essential leadership skills to resolve conflict and build stronger, more effective teams.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 19–20 Tue–Wed 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 15–16 Mon–Tue 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 9–10 Thu–Fri 9am–4:30pm
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Federal Staffing and Placement Course
This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate federal staffing procedures, covering recruitment, hiring, qualifications, merit promotion, and in-service placement actions.
- Self-Paced Option
Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)
Learn the fundamental principles and policies governing federal employee rights and responsibilities, including performance management, discipline, and leave issues.
- May 12–13 Tue–Wed 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 9–10 Tue–Wed 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 13–14 Mon–Tue 9am–4:30pm
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Basic Governmental Auditing Course
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 11–15 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
- Jun 8–12 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
- Jul 20–24 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Qualifications Analysis Course
This course teaches HR practitioners how to evaluate federal job applicants by applying OPM's Qualifications Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 20–22 Wed–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 23–25 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 15–17 Wed–Fri 9am–4:30pm
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Federal Human Resources Management Course
This course provides an overview of federal human resources management, covering compensation, hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 12–14 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 9–11 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 20–22 Mon–Wed 9am–4:30pm
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Pay Setting: General Schedule Course
This course provides federal personnel with the knowledge to set and administer pay for General Schedule (GS) employees, covering a wide range of pay-setting rules and scenarios.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 13–15 Wed–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 9–11 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 29–Jul 1 Mon–Wed 9am–4:30pm
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Introduction to Supervision Course
Build foundational supervisory skills aligned with OPM’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework, focusing on leadership, communication, and conflict management.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 18–22 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 1–5 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 13–17 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
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Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course (Washington, D.C.)
Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.
- May 4–8 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 8–12 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 20–24 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
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Federal Appropriations Law Course
Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.
- May 11–14 Mon–Thu 9am–5pm
- Jun 23–26 Tue–Fri 9am–5pm
- Jul 20–23 Mon–Thu 9am–5pm
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Federal Classification Principles Course
Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems.
- Self-Paced Option
- May 11–14 Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 1–4 Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 6–9 Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm
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Introduction to Federal Budgeting Course
Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including budget preparation, appropriation types, and performance measurement.
- Jun 10–12 Wed–Fri 9am–5pm
- Jul 8–10 Wed–Fri 9am–5pm
- Aug 3–5 Mon–Wed 9am–5pm
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Internal Consulting Skills for Federal HR Professionals Course
Develop consulting skills to build partnerships with management and provide effective HR solutions within the federal context.
- May 19–21 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 28–30 Tue–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Aug 17–19 Mon–Wed 9am–4:30pm
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Federal Position Management Course
Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges.
- May 5–6 Tue–Wed 9am–4:30pm
- Jun 2–3 Tue–Wed 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 8–9 Wed–Thu 9am–4:30pm
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Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication Course
Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.
- Jun 9–12 Tue–Fri 9am–4:30pm
- Aug 31–Sep 3 Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm
Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
- May 4–6 Mon–Wed 9am–5pm
- Jun 2–4 Tue–Thu 9am–5pm
- Jul 6–8 Mon–Wed 9am–5pm
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Using and Presenting HR Data for Organizational Decisions Course
Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes.
- May 18–19 Mon–Tue 9am–4:30pm
- Jul 8–9 Wed–Thu 9am–4:30pm
- Aug 19–20 Wed–Thu 9am–4:30pm
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