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Classification & Position Management Training

  • Federal Classification Principles Course

    • IDCLAS7915
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems.

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  • Federal Wage System Classification Course

    • IDCLAS8200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the standards and procedures used under the Federal Wage System to classify and grade blue-collar positions using OPM guidance.

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  • Position Classification Course (Washington, D.C.)

    • IDCLAS7003
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 10 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the skills to classify federal positions, write evaluation statements, and apply classification standards for General Schedule (GS) positions.

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  • Basic Position Classification Course

    • IDCLAS7005
    • Weekdays only
    • 10 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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. 

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  • Classification Refresher Course

    • IDCLAS7004
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Refresh classification fundamentals and tackle more advanced issues through guided practice and sample exercises.

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  • Writing Federal Position Descriptions Course

    • IDCLAS7910
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to create accurate and comprehensive federal position descriptions that align with organizational goals and HR requirements.

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  • Federal Position Management Course

    • IDCLAS7012
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges.

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  • Fair Labor Standards Act Course

    • IDCLAS7101
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain the knowledge to correctly apply Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions, including overtime, travel, and compliance responsibilities.

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  • Intermediate Position Classification Course

    • IDCLAS8300
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Enhance your classification expertise by tackling complex federal position evaluations and mastering desk audit techniques.

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  • Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

    • IDCLAS8102
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.

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  • Advanced Position Classification Course

    • IDCLAS9200
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Enhance your expertise in federal position classification by tackling complex cases and applying advanced techniques.

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  • Making Exempt/Nonexempt Determinations Course

    • IDCLAS7104
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to apply FLSA rules and guidance to determine federal employee exemption status and compliance with wage-and-hour regulations.

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  • Federal Classification Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDCLAS7052
    • 36 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn the basic, crosscutting principles you need to classify and analyze federal positions for compensation purposes, and apply these concepts by classifying GS, FWS, and alternative system positions. Improve your analytical skills to ask good questions about position duties and organizational design, write Factor Evaluation System (FES) position descriptions, and analyze position management alternatives. Students benefit from instructor assistance and feedback on assignments as well as facilitated blogging and discussions.

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  • AI for Federal HR Classification

    • IDCLAS7010
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Explore how AI can assist with analyzing position descriptions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, identifying inconsistencies, and streamlining classification decisions.

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Federal HR Certificates

  • Certified Federal HR Practitioner (cFHRP) Level I Certificate Program

    • IDCFHRP1.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 16 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.

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  • Certified Federal HR Advisor (cFHRA) Level II Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRA2.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
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    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.

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  • Certified Federal HR Business Partner (cFHRBP) Level III Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRBP3.CP
    • 13 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.

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  • Federal Human Resources Processing Certificate Program

    • IDFHRP.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 14 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    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.

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Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

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Specialized for government & DoD

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.
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Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.

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Employee Relations & Conduct Training

  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)

    • IDLABR7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the fundamental principles and policies governing federal employee rights and responsibilities, including performance management, discipline, and leave issues.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    • IDLABR8110
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

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  • Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

    • IDLABR7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.

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  • Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

    • IDLABR7011
    • Weekdays only
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    Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

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  • Federal Performance Management Course

    • IDLABR7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
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    Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.

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  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Supervisors and HR Practitioners Course

    • IDPMGT7510
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to effectively manage leave requests and ensure compliance.

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Federal Labor Relations Training

  • Federal Labor Relations Course (Basic)

    • IDLABR7020
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the fundamentals of federal labor relations, including collective bargaining, employee rights, and management responsibilities.

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  • Federal Labor Relations Course (Intermediate)

    • IDLABR7021
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Deepen your understanding of federal labor relations, including bargaining, grievances, and union interactions, to effectively manage labor-management activities.

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  • Negotiating Federal Labor Agreements Course

    • IDLABR9001
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
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    Master the skills to prepare for and conduct federal labor agreement negotiations, including resolving disputes and applying effective bargaining strategies.

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  • Basic Labor Relations Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDLABR7051
    • 40 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn about the fundamentals of collective bargaining and the rights and responsibilities of employees, management, and unions in the federal labor relations process.

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HR Processing & Analysis Training

  • Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course (Washington, D.C.)

    • IDSTAF7010
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.

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  • Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

    • IDSTAF8007
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Ensure compliance with veterans' preference laws by learning to adjudicate claims and apply preferences in federal hiring and appointments.

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  • Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

    • IDSTAF7602
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Master the process of calculating and updating Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for leave, retirement, RIF, and TSP purposes.

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  • Using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDPROC7004
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    This course is an overview of the structure and use of the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions by walking through the Guide and related manuals. In this course, you will see what is covered, how information is organized, and how DLTs and other GPPA content are used. Content is enriched with video and other multimedia. Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

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  • Using and Presenting HR Data for Organizational Decisions Course

    • IDSTAF8016
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes.

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  • Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course

    • IDPMGT7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain the skills to align workforce planning with your agency's mission by analyzing data and addressing skill gaps.

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  • Strategic Human Capital Management Course

    • IDPMGT7015
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to align human capital strategies with organizational goals using OPM’s Human Capital Framework and data-driven decision-making.

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Federal HR Management Training

  • Federal Human Resources Management Course

    • IDPMGT7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This course provides an overview of federal human resources management, covering compensation, hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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  • Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Course

    • IDPMGT7000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests while balancing transparency and confidentiality.

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  • Using Laws, Regulations, and Operating Guidance Course

    • IDPMGT7107
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    To carry out the work of a federal HR practitioner, you must be able to find and use the applicable laws and regulations related to HR management, as well as the operating guidance issued by regulatory agencies overseeing federal HR, such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to transmit additional information on day-to-day human resources management matters. This course helps you understand how policy is established, where to find federal HR law, regulations, and operating guidance, and how they work together. You will also learn to use these issuances to answer questions you will encounter in your daily work.

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  • Guiding Principles for Federal HR Course

    • IDPMGT7202
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This course discusses the basic values—the foundation—for federal human resources management. These values must be expressed in every decision made regarding a federal employee and are implicit in the laws, regulations, and operating guidance that frame the federal merit system. Thus, this course covers and applies the principles that undergird federal HRM – the Merit System Principles (MSPs), Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

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  • Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF8220
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.

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  • Advanced Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF9201
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master advanced adjudication techniques for evaluating complex security and suitability cases, including due process procedures and official decision writing.

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  • Internal Consulting Skills for Federal HR Professionals Course

    • IDCDEV8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop consulting skills to build partnerships with management and provide effective HR solutions within the federal context.

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  • AI for Federal HR Course

    • IDPMGT7210
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making across the federal HR lifecycle. This hands-on course shows practitioners how to apply AI tools to staffing, classification, research, and talent development while meeting regulatory requirements and strengthening HR outcomes.

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HR Training for Supervisors & Managers

  • Federal Human Resources Management Course

    • IDPMGT7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This course provides an overview of federal human resources management, covering compensation, hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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  • Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

    • IDLABR7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)

    • IDLABR7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the fundamental principles and policies governing federal employee rights and responsibilities, including performance management, discipline, and leave issues.

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  • Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

    • IDCLAS8102
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.

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  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Supervisors and HR Practitioners Course

    • IDPMGT7510
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to effectively manage leave requests and ensure compliance.

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  • Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors Course

    • IDEEOP7031
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Learn about the various types of sexual harassment and the kinds of behavior that may be interpreted as sexual harassment in the workplace. Recognize your role in preventing sexual harassment and your responsibilities when sexual harassment complaints are raised.

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  • Federal Performance Management Course

    • IDLABR7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.

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  • Federal Human Resources Management for Supervisors and Managers Course

    • IDPMGT7102
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Equip supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills to handle HR responsibilities, ensure compliance, and support organizational objectives.

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  • Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

    • IDCLAS8102
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
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    Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.

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Benefits Administration Training

  • 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.

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  • Federal Employee Benefits for Administrators Course

    • IDCQNP
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    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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  • Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Introduction

    • IDBENE7300
    • Weekdays only
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    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.

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  • Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Intermediate

    • IDBENE8300
    • Weekdays only
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    Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

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  • Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement Course

    • IDBENE8104
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    • 2 Days
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    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.

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  • Federal Employee Health Benefits for Administrators

    • IDBENE7305
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    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.

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  • Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course

    • IDBENE7116
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    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.

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Employee Retirement Training

  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (CSRS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand CSRS retirement calculations, coverage options, and post-retirement benefits for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (FERS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course

    • IDBENE7102
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire the information you need to make fully informed decisions about retirement. Gain valuable retirement planning information related to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Learn how Social Security benefits are calculated, and how your health and life insurance benefits carry over into retirement. Learn about Medicare and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options. Receive an overview of financial, estate, and "life" planning.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Course

    • IDBENE7201
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.

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  • Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)

    • IDBENE8120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.

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Employee Development Training

  • Federal Employee Development Course

    • IDCDEV7007
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the role of training and development in federal HR management to enhance individual and organizational performance.

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  • Instructor Training Course

    • IDCDEV9001
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Sharpen and improve your instructional skills and become a more polished presenter. Discover proven training techniques for large and small groups, in a variety of training venues, including methods for engaging remote participants. Practice using methodologies in addition to the lecture to enhance participant involvement and retention of learning outcomes. Experience hands-on engagement, including using a variety of instructional methods from presentation and demonstration to role-playing and game-playing. Develop a personal toolkit of training techniques and learn to evaluate your training success and return on investment.

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  • Instructional Design Essentials Course

    • IDADMB9006
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire essential methods to plan, build, and evaluate effective training and e-learning programs using instructional design principles.

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  • Briefing Techniques Course

    • IDCOMM7002
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Enhance your ability to deliver concise, impactful briefings tailored to your audience and objectives.

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Recruitment, Staffing, & Placement Training

  • Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    • IDSTAF7009
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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.

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  • Qualifications Analysis Course

    • IDSTAF7023
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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.

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  • Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    • IDSTAF8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

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  • Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    • IDSTAF8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

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  • Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

    • IDSTAF7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to classify and examine federal wage system jobs accurately by applying job evaluation methods, pay-setting rules, and supervisory interview techniques.

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  • Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

    • IDSTAF8007
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Ensure compliance with veterans' preference laws by learning to adjudicate claims and apply preferences in federal hiring and appointments.

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  • Behavioral Job Interviewing to Hire the Best Course

    • IDSTAF8012
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to design and conduct structured, behavior-based interviews by developing competency-focused questions and rating scales for better hiring decisions.

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  • Staffing for Support Staff Course

    • IDSTAF7001
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain essential knowledge of federal staffing processes and how they relate to HR management and placement for support-level roles.

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  • Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

    • IDSTAF7602
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Master the process of calculating and updating Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for leave, retirement, RIF, and TSP purposes.

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  • Planning and Conducting a DoD Reduction in Force Course

    • IDSTAF7018
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand and apply DoD-specific Reduction in Force procedures through mock scenario analysis and adherence to retention rules.

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  • Introduction to Reduction in Force Course (RIF)

    • IDSTAF7006
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the legal procedures, tools, and resources involved in managing a Reduction in Force (RIF) to minimize its impact.

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  • Planning and Conducting a RIF Course

    • IDSTAF7015
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to conduct a federal Reduction in Force with confidence, covering planning, retention factors, mock simulations, and rights-based decision-making under 5 CFR 351.

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  • Category Rating and Selection Workshop Course

    • IDSTAF9010
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    This course prepares students to identify job-related criteria in order to define quality categories, identify and assign job candidates to the proper category, recognize veterans’ preference entitlement and make selections of job candidates using this process.

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  • Basic Staffing and Placement Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDSTAF7100
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 36 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn about the federal hiring process, including current staffing law, regulations, rules, and procedures that must be used to ensure that federal hiring is fair and based on merit, as well as how to select and retain the best-qualified candidates for your agency's jobs. Content is enriched with video and other multimedia.This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate Program, Level I, which can be completed entirely online. Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

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Performance Management Training

  • Federal Performance Management Course

    • IDLABR7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.

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  • Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

    • IDLABR7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.

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  • AI in Government Performance Management

    • IDTECH7045
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how government agencies measure, analyze, and improve organizational and employee performance. This four-hour interactive training equips government employees with knowledge and practical tools to harness AI for more effective, data-driven performance management.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Training

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees Course

    • IDEEOP7030
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Sexual harassment is not only illegal, it detracts from workplace productivity and professionalism. Learn about sexual harassment trends in the federal workplace, the various types of sexual harassment, how to determine sexual harassment, the laws, policies, regulations and guidance governing sexual harassment, and the process by which victims can address sexual harassment in the federal workplace.

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  • EEO in the Federal Government Course

    • IDEEOP7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the key provisions of EEO laws as they affect federal employment. Learn about prohibited forms of discrimination; the federal EEO complaint process; and techniques for identifying and avoiding workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In addition, learn about the court systems, legal burdens of proof, and types of judicial relief related to discrimination against federal employees.

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Compensation

  • Pay Setting for FWS Positions Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDPADM7001
    • 36 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn how to set pay for employees under the Federal Wage System (FWS) in this extensive technical course. Implement and apply the rules and requirements related to:New appointmentsReinstatement and reassignmentsTransfers and conversionsPromotions, changes to lower grade, and other pay changesRecruitment, relocation, and retention incentivesSpecial qualifications, grade and pay retention, severance pay, and movement between pay systems.

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  • Pay Setting: Federal Wage System Course

    • IDSTAF9004
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Apply FWS pay-setting rules to real-world scenarios involving appointments, promotions, within-grade increases, and wage schedule updates.

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  • Pay Setting for GS Positions Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDPADM7002
    • 36 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn how to set and administer pay for employees under the General Schedule (GS) in this extensive technical course. Implement and apply the complex array of rules and requirements, including those related to:New appointmentsReinstatement and reassignmentsTransfers and conversionsPromotions, changes to lower grade, and other pay changesRecruitment, relocation, and retention incentivesGrade and pay retention, severance pay, and movement between pay systems.Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

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  • Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

    • IDSTAF9002
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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.

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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.

Great instructor. Very kind and knowledgeable. The content was a bit overwhelming but Ashley explained everything thoroughly.

Larell D.

I was completely lost in my role as a classifier for my agency (I'm the only civilian, responsible for everything). I now feel empowered and understand how to move forward in this role.

Latosha Floyd

Good course and great instructor. Sineta was very knowledgeable of the topic.

Angela R.

Sineta was extraordinarily knowledgeable re the topic making it very enjoyable to learn about.

Marilyn B.

Very Knowledgeable. I learned a lot from this course.

Alvin H.

Great class and Instructor! Content was great with plenty of exercises to help us fully understand Basic Classification. Sineta Robertson was always readily available if you needed any help with class work or if you had any questions. Plus, she was very happy and friendly which made the class more enjoyable.

Amanda D.

The instructor was great and provided real life examples of classification and its nuances. Very straight forward material, great resources. The instructor also shared where to find more valuable resources.

Brianna D.

Thankful for all of the information! Both the instructor and course were great.

Emily C.

Very straight forward with the content and helpful information to learn as an employee.

Brianna D.

This class was a great introduction to labor relations. There is a lot of wonderful information here and while the topics might be a bit dry, Alan did a great job of engaging in conversation and role play to get the point across. I really appreciated the conversation and discussions.

Hannah Byrd

Our Federal Human Resources Training are rated 4.7 stars by 874 students

  • Kristine K. Nov 19, 2025
    Planning and Conducting a DoD Reduction in Force Course

    Ms. Coates' knowledge and willingness to share her experiences helped me to better understand the RIF process. I can't thank her enough for that!

  • Jeffery Aldridge Nov 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    I would recommend a class with Trina Petty. She was very good at listening, delivering, and creating a good learning environment to all. She made sure that nobody got overlooked. There can be students that are outspoken and trying to answer EVERY question. She spread the responsibility around which helped everyone, I think, grasp the topics/assignments.

  • Cristina Segura Nov 18, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    This course provided excellent clarity and structure I needed to better navigate the federal hiring process. The instruction was engaging; the material was sectioned in a way that helped me understand with practicable tools I can use immediately.

  • Elizabeth Williams Nov 18, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    The course on federal job analysis was excellent, thanks to the clear and insightful instruction of Sarah Gurwitz. Her expertise made complex concepts easily understandable. Highly recommend this course because of their knowledge and teaching ability.

  • Lina J. Nov 18, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Great class! Sarah Gurwitz was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Helped us understanding job analysis and how we can and how we should be using this on our day-to-day.

  • Vanessa L. Nov 18, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Great experience as always!

  • Susan L. Nov 18, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Very good class. I liked how it was very relevant and will be helpful in my current position.

  • Amanda G. Nov 14, 2025
    Federal Position Management Course

    Instructor was very knowledgeable in HR and provided relevant examples to explain the area of focus.

  • Susan L. Nov 14, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Victoria was an awesome instructor who ensured we retained the information. She also answered all of our questions.

  • Carlos Brown Nov 13, 2025
    Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    I shared during the class that I have been in field for 15 years, with the last 10 years being primarily Labor Relations. A new Executive Order issued in January 2025 essentially removed labor duties. Though I was able to maintain my job while going into the ER lane, I felt that I didn't add a lot of value because there was so much to absorb. During the class, the fire for the job returned as I realized that I do have value to add to any Agency or environment because of my 40 years of federal experience. Thank you!

  • Krystal S. Nov 10, 2025
    Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course (Blended)

    Rhonda was amazing! She helped explain everything and helped guide us through the process. She was patient with all of our questions.

  • Steven B. Nov 7, 2025
    Position Classification Course (Washington, D.C.)

    The instructor was consistently kind and respectful, creating a welcoming learning environment.

  • Ira Mesplie Nov 7, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    Trina was great, the material was great. I got a lot out of this course & feel confident on my career path as a classifier.

  • Tashay M. Nov 7, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    Great class, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to increase their knowledge of classification. Trina was very engaged and you can tell she loves what she does. She made sure everything was clear, and the things that were a little difficult we spent extra time on. Great instructor!

  • Candace L. Nov 7, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    I am really glad to have taken the course. I feel better prepared to classify positions at my agency. Instructor led, is the only way to go with this course. Ms. Petty is very knowledgeable and answered questions along the way.

  • Pablo G. Nov 7, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    The class content was both well-developed and will prove useful in my future progression into the classification field. Trina's experience was evident by her presentation of the materials. She was able to deliver the course with clear instruction to ensure we capture the key elements to be a federal position classifier. I enjoyed the virtual experience as it meant I could complete this training while I'm overseas. Using Zoom was extremely helpful and hope to attend future courses in the same manner.

  • Lesley Bush Nov 6, 2025
    Federal Human Resources Management Course

    Excellent material and knowledgeable instructor that could think outside the box. The pacing of the class was great. A lot of great information and overview of all things HR. First time exposure to discipline issue and a deeper dive into performance management.

  • Michelle L. Nov 6, 2025
    Federal Human Resources Management Course

    Wow, what a difference a year makes! You have changed my mind regarding Graduate School USA, by bringing on an instructor who is extremely knowledgeable on HR Management. All hail Dawndee Crawford! I will look for courses lead by her in the future. Dawndee Crawford is a wonderful instructor. Thank you.

  • Cynthia H. Nov 4, 2025
    Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

    Tammy Johnson is extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain everything in depth. Willing to answer any questions and take the time to explain.

  • Michelle Armstead Nov 4, 2025
    Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

    I enjoyed being a part of this class. I learned a lot. Ms. Tammy Johnson was an excellent teacher. I enjoyed her pace of instruction and she was very thorough in her explanations. I would love to have Ms. Johnson teach any other subject of my PaCE curriculum.

  • Alexandra Stafford Nov 4, 2025
    Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

    The teacher was great, she made sure I wasn't left with no idea of what I was doing and she made sure everyone was following in a way that actually explains the materials.

  • Kim D. Oct 30, 2025
    Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

    This was a good refresher course and materials were great.

  • Jonel G. Oct 30, 2025
    Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

    Candace kept in mind the varying experiences that were in the class. The materials provided enough content in that someone with little experience could follow along and that someone more experience could figure out more tricky or complicated exercises.

  • Andrea L. Oct 30, 2025
    Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

    It's a great class to take to understand the base of rules and regulations of setting pay. I learned a lot in the three days of the class. Rhonda was a great instructor. She made sure to take the time to answer any and all questions the students had. She made sure we all understood before moving on to something new.

  • Chuck Hamilton Oct 30, 2025
    Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

    The Graduate School conducts quality classes for the Federal HR Specialist.

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  • 80+ Federal HR courses covering every specialty and career stage. 
  • Paths aligned to OPM competencies; certificate options for credibility and advancement. 
  • Case studies with repeatable tactics your HR team can apply immediately. 
  • Multiple modalities (in-person, online, on-demand, blended) with instructor support. 
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Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

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.

On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

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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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Upcoming Human Resources Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

Upcoming dates and times, grouped by month
Course, dates, and times Price and duration Description Registration
September 2026
Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course
September 22–25
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,649
4 Days

Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course
September 22–23
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

Pre-Retirement Planning Course
September 22–23
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$799
2 Days

Acquire the information you need to make fully informed decisions about retirement. Gain valuable retirement planning information related to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Learn how Social Security benefits are calculated, and how your health and life insurance benefits carry over into retirement. Learn about Medicare and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options. Receive an overview of financial, estate, and "life" planning.

Pay Setting: General Schedule Course
September 23–25
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,349
3 Days

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.

Federal Position Management Course
September 24–25
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges.

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