Federal Human Resources Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

Very informative course. Best instructor I have had from the Grad School. Appreciate the expertise that was lent. Learned so much from this class and appreciate the knowledge.

Joyce K.

Content and materials of this course were good and my knowledge of the subject has improved.

Myisha T.

The content was very comprehensive and I appreciate the in guide links.

Sarah M.

Ashley was super kind. She was also personable, so it made it easy to ask her questions or even drop in a comment.

Brianna H.

I recommend the Pre-retirement class to anyone working in the federal government. It taught me more than I expected and motivated me to spend more time thinking about what I need to do to prepare myself and family for retirement.

Carla Mayo

Instructor did a great job keeping the course interactive and the exercises kept me engaged in the material while still being able to take back the guides, notes, and materials with me to best understand the course. Definitely helped when needed to get our creative juices going and learned a lot from other participants.

Kevin Denby

Laid out in a very logical order, helpful to walk through examples together in groups and as a class. The instructor was also very knowledgeable about the subject area and able to answer questions thoroughly!

Rose F.

Very knowledgeable instructor, enthusiastic about the material and clearly conveyed the information to the class.

Myra K.

Bill is a great instructor. He really made me enjoy taking the class and I feel like I learned a lot that will help me in my career.

Kristin L.

I would definitely recommend this class and Mr. Hucker, William as an instructor. He was very knowable about the class and helpful.

Nelson Russell

Instructor was great, had a ton of great examples from the real world for classification purposes.

Jessica G.

Huck was great. He explained everything in detail and integrated lessons/stories from his experiences that demonstrated hands on application of the material. He kept the class moving at an optimal pace to allow for reviews, questions, and hands-on exercises and made the class very enjoyable. Great class and great instructor.

Tasha H.

I thoroughly enjoyed Bill Hucker. I love his teaching style and willingness to help us learn all that we could. His level of knowledge is amazing. I would love to take any course that Bill Hucker teaches.

Tamara Jackson

Instructor was organized, professional, and helpful. I enjoyed the class.

Teresa S.

Ms. Mulvey responded to all assignments in a timely manner. She provided feedback for each assignment. I appreciate the attentiveness.

Wenona E.

I enjoyed the class material and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Ms. Adrianna Harden provided real life scenarios when explaining the class content and I very much enjoyed the examples and group assignments by using data in HR processes.

Jarteau Hodges

Great experience! Adrianna was perfect for this course.

Danielle G.

Adrianna was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about HR Analytics. She is passionate about her work which made the course more valuable.

Kristen W.

I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in using and presenting HR Data. The content is well-structured and delivered clearly and in an engaging manner.

Barbara Stevenson

The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and I enjoyed her sense of humor and stories she shared.

Leslie M.

Great instructor who covered a lot of helpful information including very useful resources on data and where to find the information. Very useful and helpful course. I would recommend HROs register and complete the course.

Michael B.

Instructor knew her stuff. Very good class.

Lori N.

Enthusiastic instructor.

Myra K.

Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining.

Vanessa T.

One of the best classes I have taken.

Marchel Davis

I would rate my overall experience as excellent. The content and the instructor overall was amazing. I look forward to having more classes that Mr. Richard teaches.

Amanda Martinez

Great! Teaches the information at a level that is easy to understand and follow.

Keitia J.

I would take any class Ms. Carter teaches any day! Such a phenomenal trainer.

Georgina Dadson

The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, familiar with the material. During the course, she is helpful to the students to understand the material.

Julia M.

Mary is a really good instructor. You can tell she knows the material and she is always prepared for class. She welcomes questions and actually has the answers. There are a lot of exercises in the course material but I like that Mary has specific ones she wants us to work on so we aren't spending a bunch of time on exercises alone. She also walks around and give us assistance as necessary to make sure we are on the right track.

Tierra A.

Great class and great instructor. I would highly recommend this class to anyone in the HR field.

Stacey S.

Mary Carter's class on Processing Personnel Actions is a must-take for anyone interested in becoming an HR Specialist! She breaks the down the complicated information for her students, and ensures no one is left behind.

Amanda Fiore

I truly believe that all HR Specialist should take this course with Mrs. Mary Carter. They will leave more empowered and educated, which will only enhance the department they are with.

Akilah Williams

Very good class. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, familiar with the material. During the course, she was very helpful.

Julia M.

The instructor was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and kept the topics very interesting. Although some topics were a little challenging, she was able to make everything understandable and relatable. I also appreciated that she wanted to make sure everyone understood the topic before moving on to the next module. Also, I liked the pace of us completing the assignments and making them fun. I would definitely take another course from Mrs. Carter!

Teresa H.

Mary was a fantastic instructor! She was extremely knowledgeable and the wisdom enhanced the course materials and provided little bits of nuggets that would help tremendously when we return to the office and begin our work duties. I loved how she tied the material to real life situations, examples and things we would typically encounter. I would take any class she instructed as I am sure to learn and grow in my job functions.

Sharon A.

This class was amazing! Ms. Mary is excellent instructor.

Milica Mitchell

The instructors at the Grad School USA continue to impress me with their wealth of knowledge. I have learned invaluable skills from each of them and Ms. Carter is one of my favorites!

Alicia Cuddihee

Wonderful course, loved it. I will take a Gloria Class any chance I get.

Adam Ramge

As a hiring manager and senior staff member, I learned so much and this course gave me a greater appreciation of my HR branch with my division in which I am a Director. Ms. Mitchel was an outstanding instructor demonstrating a mastery of the course material and easily conveyed the content to us, students, in a way that was relevant and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

John L.

This course is well structured, good application exercises. Instructor was outstanding displaying expertise and great knowledge of the material.

John L.

Class was wonderful. Definitely learned more about quals.

Christopher H.

This course was very informative.

Carol E.

Wonderful class material and instructor! Lots of information that I am still learning on and made it easy to run through and gain a better understanding and knowledge of how to apply processes, policies, etc. Tons of valuable information provided with this course. Will be able to utilize and look back on course materials to assist me in my position and continue to utilize in my career.

Amanda G.

Ms. Gloria was amazing! One of the best instructors I have ever had.

Marissa Z.

Excellent course. The instructor was wonderful, knowledgeable, and kind.

Sharon C.

Ms. Mitchell dedication to her field is impeccable - she really cares and ensures she is coming across where everyone could grasp the training - sign me up for ALL her classes!

Josephine Vasquez

Lots and lots of material to reference and know for Vet Preference. Ms Gloria Mitchell was EXCELLENT! Very knowledgeable of Vet Preference material and very patient with ALL students. It was a great refresher class, so I took good notes.

Patrick Karshis

Having a blended group of attendees; both Classifiers and Staffers, made my overall experience exceptional. Learning about each specialty and how they complement one another helped fill in the gaps in my understanding and gave me a more complete perspective.

Mary Ann S.

The content for this course was very effective. Excellent Instructor.

Chenita H.

Very informative class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.

Janet E.

The office used to struggle with staffing critical roles due to a mismatch between candidate skills and job requirements, by collaborating with SMEs to define the critical tasks and competencies needed, it was possible to adjust the questionnaires and interview guides; creating a system that can be more relaiable and trusting.

Danielle Wolfe

Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Would strongly recommend to other HR Practitioners.

Yvette Johnson

Great Instructor!

Bradlyn Moss

Mr. Kowalski was very well spoken and explained course material very well. Very interactive and he also encouraged participation. He is very knowledgeable in staffing.

Daniel M.

Good class. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept us engaged.

Jason B.

Mr. Kowalski did really well, and it was a great class overall.

Nelly B.

Overall, outstanding class. I have already recommended several other staffers attend. Thanks again.

Jeanne Deveau

Instructor gave me loads of information. I would recommend staffers and classifiers take the class so that you can get the understand and knowledge.

Stephanie Morris

This class was an eye-opening experience. The instructor’s patience and depth of knowledge made even the most technical aspects of job analysis feel approachable and relevant. The materials were well-structured, and the examples used helped bridge theory with real-world application. I left the course feeling confident in my ability to conduct thorough job analyses and contribute meaningfully to HR processes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in this field.

Jerrie Clark

I had a great overall experience with this course. I not only learned useful concepts but also gained practical insights that I can apply while in HR rotations. The instructor’s expertise and engagement made the learning process enjoyable and impactful.

Ebone' H.

Very positive experience and took away a lot of great information.

Robin S.

Trina Petty was outstanding and provided very knowledgeable information. I would highly recommend this course for those needing knowledge in position management.

Esteban M.

I think Ms Barbara did a great job touching the foundational knowledge for the subject matter. Thank you! Excited for the next class.

Caron H.

This class gave me a broader perspective that I will definitely use in my job.

Tammy L.

This was by far the best training for the amount of content. Clear, concise and engaging!

Michelle Killen

I really appreciated the working groups Mr. Kowalski put us in and also how mixed the Staffers and Classifiers together. It was interesting seeing their point of view on reading position descriptions since they write them. For them it was interesting hearing about out interactions with candidates and the hiring process.

Brittney M.

Instructor was very knowledgeable and patient with student questions and used excellent case studies towards the learning outcomes. As a newly reassigned employee to LRER workloads this was a great overview and introduction to the subject area.

Daniel G.

Great course. The content was comprehensive and relevant, covering all the essential topics in Federal Human Resource Management. The materials were well-organized, easy to follow, and complemented the lessons perfectly. Highly recommend anyone interested in HR to really consider taking this course.

Tim Nelson

Good class overall and good instructor.

David M.

Instructor was very knowledgeable.

Naomi E.

Classification is NOT my favorite HR subject, but Arlene made it enjoyable.

Latrice C.

Instructors energy and knowledge were exceptional.

James Jones

I enjoyed this class. The layout was easy to understand. The instructor was awesome and extremely knowledgeable and interacting and lively.

Cayla C.

Ms. Carla was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She provided consistent instruction and feedback in a manner that was clear and corrective, but mindful and supportive for the supervisors with various levels of experience. Course was long but valuable. I enjoyed the discussions and activities with others from various agencies and with varied levels of experience. My organization often sends new superiors to this course and I'm happy to say that I will recommend that we continue with this course.

Afrika H.

I enjoyed this class.

Milica Mitchell

The instructor was very informative. She kept the class interesting and fun.

Tara S.

Gloria Mitchell is a very knowledgeable, approachable, and professional instructor. Great course! I will definitely be looking to taking other courses through the Graduate School.

Denise O.

Instructor was amazing and very informative!

Lorie Ann K.

Great material, I am so happy to have this for my library.

Tanya M.

Good information, amazing experience!

Letisha F.

Robin clearly knows the course topics and is a great presenter. I appreciate her flexibility when the class participants had questions or shared examples from their work experiences. I'd definitely take another course with her. The class content is thorough, and I think it will be a great resource for the future. The exercises were helpful for locking down the more difficult topics. We made it through a LOT of plan provisions without going too fast. I'm glad I took this course!

Denise O.

This was an excellent course. I learned a lot.

Milica M.

Instructure was very knowledgeable.

Milica M.

I thought I knew everything and turns out there was still more to learn. Highly recommend! Sue was flexible, understanding and had answers to all questions asked.

Khadija Walker

Highly recommend GSUSA courses for all Federal Government employees for both knowledge enhancement and career growth. Instructors are duty experts and believe in their role.

Lucas koch

Loved Trina- she's passionate about teaching this class, kept everyone engaged, and kept us on our toes!

Anne J.

Instructor taught well. She is punctual, compassionate, and easy to follow the content. She possesses LOTS of knowledge that I do appreciate listening to her.

Johnny Z.

Instructor was knowledgeable and experienced in the field. She was able to use her real world examples from her career to guide us through. The timing of this class was perfect as the government restructures who and how we work. Great class, great instructor, and I am glad I was able to take this class!

Maliah Morgan

Mr. Powers did a fantastic job of merging the current course curriculum with his experience while also adding in the evolution of the current federal HR environment. He facilitated the learning with open ended questions and allowing for discussion regarding each of the assigned topics. I learned a lot and am looking forward to the additional courses I am registered for from Graduate School USA.

Shannon Yellin

One of the best classes I've taken in a very long time. Kept me engaged the entire time and didn't want to miss any part of it.

Katie Hayden

Thank you all for this amazing class experince.

Haider Aljubouri

Had a great time, fun and educational.

Douglas Espinosa

Graduate school has transformed how I approach federal employee development, equipping me with strategic insight, analytical depth, and the leadership tools needed to drive mission success. It’s not just education; it’s empowerment!

Gregory Piotrowski

Barbara was very clear and knowledgeable. It was beneficial and pertained to my current duties. I enjoyed the class and look forward to future courses.

John T.

Mrs. Petty was an outstanding instructor. She was easy to understand and she made learning the information fun. I would definitely take another class with her.

Teresa H.

Mr. Kowalski was a great instructor, very knowledgeable in the subject being presented.

Erin C.

I gained some knowledge from this course; things were put in a realistic aspect! I appreciate that.

Antoinette Lowe

First time taking the course and a new experiencing for me. The instructor did an outstanding and fantastic job!

Jason C.

Know what you need to know for retirement! This class helped me understand the process and parts of retiring as a federal employee.

Lisa Stokes

Ms. Mitchell is an amazing instructor; I love attending her classes.

Ginessa M.

Very informative. I enjoyed the course.

Lisa S.

Excellent instructor, I appreciate the organization and thoroughness of the presentation. She provides a lot of information on how to get information in the future as well as providing an excellent handbook that I can use to plan my retirement.

Cathy L.

Thank you, for going through the materials slowly and meticulously. This course has definitely provided me with more confidence to conduct an interview with precise purpose and ask specific questions to receive the answers needed.

Marcus Kennedy

Knowledgeable instructor who had firsthand experience with all the subjects. Great class will pursue additional training in the future.

Leonard F.

It was great! It was fun and helped with understanding pay conversions better.

Marynelis A.

Great class- content and presentation were valuable. I think Alan was very interesting and provided examples that kept the class motivated to continue. This class provided the foundation I needed to fill in the instructional gaps I have in ER.

Caron H.

I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot of valuable things to help me in my current position and to help advance my career. Cassandra Jordon did an amazing job juggling an in-person class and two people virtually. I was taking the class virtually from Kuwait. She stopped when I had any questions. Sometimes she allowed me to stay on a little afterwards to get any material when I internet skipped out. She is very knowledge with this subject. I really enjoyed her as an instructor.

Danielle S.

Knowledgeable instructor.

Dana-Lynn J.

Ms. Cassandra is beyond knowledgeable and an excellent subject matter expert in this area. Overall, I was pleased and would take a course with this instructor again.

Pharren C.

The instructor was very engaging and made us think outside of the box. I liked that he provided personal experiences that helped us understand the context.

Teresa H.

Mrs. Otto was very professional and kept the training on schedule while entertaining. There was a lot of material to cover and in the beginning I was not sure we would be able to cover everything, but we did! I enjoyed the small class size and everyone was able to contribute to the discussion, ask questions and receive answers. This class was really good for a first time student in the virtual classroom.

Muriel B.

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

Trina Petty is a great instructor! She made the training fun and engaging. She's super knowledgeable, always willing to help and explain in detail that makes learning easier. I'm glad she equipped me with tools I can actually use.

Gwendalyn F.

This class was very informative. My instructor, Arlene, was amazing. She took her time with each module. Very rare you get an instructor who enjoys what they are teaching so it makes learning a new skill enjoyable.

Tashika D.

The instructor was upbeat and personable. She had a wealth of knowledge that she shared throughout the training. Overall, I had a good experience. I liked how the course content was relative to the subject and provided a lot of information that can be used for future application.

Erin S.

Alan was awesome. He communicated clearly, was an expert on the subject matter, was able to reference personal examples from his own career, and was engaging. He kept everyone's interest for the duration of the 3 days.

Joseph D.

Tammy was great - she was knowledgeable about the topic and provided real-life examples but still allowed for students to share in breakout rooms and debrief after activities. Overall, I had a good experience.

Amber B.

This course was a good refresher of conduct and performance knowledge and Mr. Byrd was very knowledgeable about the contents of the course.

Mari F.

Great experience! I enjoyed the dialogue, exchanging of ideas, and interaction. I would recommend this course to all practitioners, as the course also brought to light the changes in the Federal Government that have an impact on the way we do business. Mr. Byrd was also great! He brought to the table his corporate knowledge of the subject matter, while presenting the material and offered additional insight to best practices, approaches, and recommendations for the scenarios entailed in the course.

Roderic S.

I enjoyed the multi-dimensionality of the course provisions, it kept it engaging. The instructor was a great cheerleader, the feedback was motivating, and they were highly familiar with subject matter. I now have a new knowledge base that will contribute understanding and potential for advancement markedly in my current role.

Sharon O.

There was a lot of great information shared and I liked the participation.

Rhoda Williams

The content is very relevant in this current climate and the instructor was engaging and knowledgeable.

Candace B.

I really enjoyed this class. The content made you think. I had many "aha moments" and thoroughly enjoyed dissecting cases and hearing different points of view. It was actually exciting to me and I look forward to learning more in this field.

Twanna D.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and allowed the class opportunity to share their experiences with scenarios taught in the class. As a beginner level class, I feel like the materials covered the basis of position management.

Twanna D.

Really thorough and great class! It was easy to understand and I enjoyed how informative the instructor was; she spoke with such a deep background and expertise.

Rose F.

This is great awareness and application to have to usefully consult with customers and support NASA HR operations partners. The break outs and exercises and sharing experiences across participants were most helpful!

Sarah Mccrea

Good class, instructor kept it interesting.

Cassandra J.

I found the course content was easy to follow. The instructor was also very knowledgeable and kept the classroom engaged in discussions.

Natasha G.

Overall, I learned a lot from this course.

Alicia C.

The content was informative and relevant. The exercises brought the material to life and helped reinforce the concepts discussed. Ms. Carla was exceptional. Her approach to the subject matter was refreshing. She made a mundane topic interesting and made the course overall enjoyable with her sense of humor and numerous real life examples. It was clear that Ms. Carla is an expert in her field, and it was conveyed throughout her teaching. Not everyone can facilitate virtual training and engage their students, and she did a wonderful job. Everyone in the class was engaged with the material, and participated without being prompted. Overall, I enjoyed the training and facilitation, all credited to Ms. Carla. Her real life examples and great sense of humor really reinforced the material. I would recommend this course with her as the instructor.

Sibyl H.

Enjoyed the course, and learned a lot of good information and reference materials for later use.

Myra K.

I had a great experience. The instructor made sure that we stayed on track, we stayed on the agenda. She was very interactive and overall, a great instructor.

Ronneshia B.