CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
- IDBENE.P
- Weekdays only
- 4 Days
- Open to beginners
- 1:1 Mentoring
Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.
Our courses provide HR practitioners with the knowledge needed to discuss benefits with employees, help supervisors correctly manage employee benefits, and accomplish the HR work that supports federal employees and supervisors in this arena.
Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.
This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
Build the expertise to advise federal employees on CSRS and FERS retirement benefits. This course helps HR professionals understand eligibility, service crediting, and TSP management to provide accurate and confident guidance.
Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to handle claims for the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement. Understand the features of each program and help your agency process claims quickly and accurately, reduce worker compensation costs and bring injured employees back to work.
Gain the essential knowledge to navigate federal health and insurance benefits, including eligibility, enrollment options, and available programs. Perfect for HR professionals looking to enhance their ability to advise employees confidently.
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.
Gain the essential knowledge and federal‑specific procedures needed to accurately process personnel actions in the HR environment. Ideal for HR assistants and federal staff responsible for administering personnel changes.
Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.
Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.
Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
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Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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Our alumni consistently commend the expertise of our instructors and the real-world relevance of our programs. Their feedback highlights how Graduate School USA training has advanced their skills, supported their agencies’ missions, and fostered long-term professional growth.
Loved the class and the information. It has given me a better insight into what I was doing when I did a detail in benefits.
Latasha M.
Very knowledgeable instructor. Open to two-way dialogue.
Giovanni M.
My experience was great - 10/10! Very informative teacher and course.
Coco C.
The best instructor and class!
Vanessa Hurt
Lots of detail covering all the benefits. Johnny is enthusiastic and knows his course material. Takes time to answer questions and revisit material the class had questions about.
Denise O.
Great job!
Jermaine Butler
Susan is amazing! I learned so much good information.
Alexandra S.
Great teacher, very knowledgeable. GRB and Ai has most of the information. It is great to hear the Instructor's War story and details of how important to understand both Retirement Systems.
Osbert O.
Great class!
Maria H.
The instructor was very knowledgeable about the topics and was able to provide lots of examples from his career.
Kayla L.
Our Employee Benefits Administration Training are rated 4.7 stars by 532 students
Great teacher, very knowledgeable. GRB and Ai has most of the information. It is great to hear the Instructor's War story and details of how important to understand both Retirement Systems.
Great class!
Susan is amazing! I learned so much good information.
Great job!
The best instructor and class!
Lots of detail covering all the benefits. Johnny is enthusiastic and knows his course material. Takes time to answer questions and revisit material the class had questions about.
My experience was great - 10/10! Very informative teacher and course.
Very knowledgeable instructor. Open to two-way dialogue.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and well spoken.
Very informative with excellent instruction. A great experience from beginning to end. I left the class feeling like I had a much firmer grasp of FWS.
Course content was relevant with good examples. Ms. Rhonda was wonderful, I appreciated her wealth of knowledge.
Very happy with this course! Great course and great instructor. I learned a lot.
Instructor did a great job!
Rhonda was a great instructor. I learned a lot from the course.
Very good experience. The class was great and very informative. I would definitely take more classes with Ms. Rhonda.
Great class and the information is great. Thanks Ms. Rhonda for breaking down the process step by step so that us newbies could comprehend. This class is worth it.
I appreciate how Ms. Rhonda took it slow and took the time to go over the work after we were done. This class was great to build on the education I had previously received.
Content is helpful. Sue was a clear and organized instructor and communicator.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all questions that were asked.
Perfect! Ms. Sue was very knowledgeable of the material she was presenting. Her engaging spirit kept the class engaged all 5 days.
Great class for all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The course provided valuable information that will be directly applicable to daily work responsibilities. The learning outcomes were substantial, with participants gaining practical knowledge they can immediately implement.
Sue Wilkins was very knowledgeable. The examples and stories she provided were realistic and very helpful.
The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable.
I loved the class. It is a lot of information but very useful information. I really enjoyed and appreciate the facilitator (Sue) for taking time and explaining, not just from the material but also added information.
Ms. Sue was very knowledgeable and informative of the subject matter.
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Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Society of Defense Financial Management, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
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| October 2026 | |||
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October 1–6
Weekdays
9–4:30pm
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$1,999
4 Days
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This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan. |
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October 13–15
Tuesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,549
3 Days
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Develop essential skills and competencies to excel as an Administrative Officer or Executive Assistant in federal roles. |
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October 19–20
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
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$899
2 Days
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Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). |
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October 23
Friday
9–4:30pm
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$699
1 Day
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Apply FWS pay-setting rules to real-world scenarios involving appointments, promotions, within-grade increases, and wage schedule updates. |
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| November 2026 | |||
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November 9–10
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
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$899
2 Days
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Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). |
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