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Federal Staffing Courses

  • Federal Staffing Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDSTAF7102
    • 40 Hours
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn how to select and retain the best-qualified candidates for your agency's jobs. Learn about the federal staffing process and procedures that must be followed when hiring employees. This course provides federal HR practitioners with the background and knowledge necessary to operate in the complex environment of the federal staffing process.Students receive instructor assistance and feedback on assignments through facilitated blogging and discussions. This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate Program, Level I, which can be completed entirely through distance education.

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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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  • 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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  • 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
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    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
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    • 3 Days
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    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
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    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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Federal HR Certificates

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

    • IDCFHRP1.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 16 Days
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    • 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
    • Open to beginners
    • 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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Trina is a great instructor for this course. This class was well structured, and material was aligned with resources from OPM. I learned a lot about classification from this class.

Milica Mitchell

Great instruction, specific and updated processes.

Linde Pusateri

I enjoyed the course. It was a lot of material, but overall, I feel more prepared for the upcoming days. Ms. Gloria is EXCELLENT! She's lively and able to relate the course material to real-life events, past or present.

Kimberly M.

The content was very well done. Gloria was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and fun. She was patient with non-staffers as well as junior staffers.

Roger G.

Content and exercise were on point with the subject content. Gloria was very knowledgeable in the subject content and thorough.

Cassandra J.

Excellent materials. Patti is very thorough and easy to understand. I can tell she loved teaching which kept me engaged.

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The instructor (Patti Mulvey Moore) was great! I will definitely take her course again.

Harold Logan

Gloria created a very welcome and encouraging training environment.

Ranisha D.

Gloria quickly assessed and learned the attendees level of knowledge and experience with the subject matter. She was able to keep the class engaged and presented the material in a professional manner and it was clear she was a SME in staffing and placement.

Leah M.

Mrs. Patty was good, especially since she had so much ground to cover in a week. I learned some things I didn't know and probably should have known as a staffer.

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Our Federal Staffing & Placement Training are rated 4.7 stars by 510 students

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tameka Linzy Oct 27, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    Loved it. Great teacher and excellent course. Will come again!

  • Tara D. Oct 17, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Enjoyed this more than other classes I have taken.

  • Timothy K. Oct 17, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Johanne was very well spoken and had a a great level of expertise on the course material. Learned a lot and appreciate the information.

  • Brianna D. Oct 7, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Amanda D. Oct 6, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Larell D. Oct 3, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • Latosha Floyd Oct 3, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Angela R. Oct 3, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • Marilyn B. Oct 3, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • Alice A. Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    Patti knew her stuff and was thorough and patient when questions were asked.

  • Desiree Chapman Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    I am thankful for the opportunity to take this training. I learned a lot of the useful information.

  • Jeanette Newell Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    Great class! Would recommend to all new HR Recruiters for federal employment. Phil provided relevant examples of the topics discussed to show how it can be provided.

  • Brandon Claborn Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Great knowledge base for qualifications analysis!

  • Mark G. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Shout out to the instructor - GREAT JOB!

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Upcoming Federal Staffing & Placement Classes

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October 2026
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
October 5–6
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

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

Qualifications Analysis Course (Self-Paced)
October 16
Friday 12–12am
$1,399
18 Hours

Evaluate applicants for federal jobs by applying eligibility and qualifications requirements found in OPM's Qualifications Standards, including basic eligibility, minimum qualification requirements, specialized experience requirements, positive education requirements, and the substitution of education for experience. This course is part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management

Basic Position Classification Course
October 19–30
Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$2,999
10 Days

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. 

November 2026
Qualifications Analysis Course
November 4–6
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,399
3 Days

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.

Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
November 16–17
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

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

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