Basic Position Classification Course
IDCLAS7005

What a great course! Ashley is an exceptional instructor; engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! This has given me a greater understanding of the 'why' behind grading position descriptions, particularly at the supervisory level. Adding this skill to my toolbox has been a long-term goal of mine.

DeAnna Salmon

I would 100% recommend this course for all HR professionals and senior leaders in government. There is so much critical information this course has to offer that would aid entire organizations.

Khara Turnbow

I wish Mrs. Trina to teach all my classes. Maybe she should have a training to teach other instructors her teaching style.

Shelita Decuir

This is a fantastic crash course for understanding the foundations of position classification. I came into the course knowing very little about how positions go from an agency need, to having a fully classified position description ready to be recruited for. This course taught many of the basic intricacies of federal classification.

Julianne Sticha

Ms. Trina Petty was very clear in her instructions, terminology, and made sure that we all understood the material. She explained the result of the assessments and really helped me understand any mistakes I made and clarified when asked. Thank you Ms. Trina!!

Payton M.

I really enjoyed my experience in this class and would recommend it to others. I also will be signing up for future classes with Ms. Trina when they are available in my area.

Monique G.

Ms. Trina is the best instructor I have had in many years. She is understanding, easy to get along with, and her instruction is easy to follow. The class was very informative.

Anthony Tarver

Loved my over all experience with Graduate School and my instructor.

Vanessa V.

My overall experience was excellent. I would recommend this course and instructor to anyone.

MOUNIA G.

Great context. Real scenarios. Learned a lot. Great experience.

Juli G.

Trina Petty is the best Graduate School Trainer I have ever learned from. She leads with great knowledge, sets expectations and provides great support.

Heidi L.

Class content was great. Trina did an amazing job with the class content & materials and how it was presented to us as students. Awesome Job!

Augusto B.

I have learned so much thank you for making this course fun and enjoyable!

Kelley D.

My experience was far from boring. I feel like I took so much away from this course and can confidently apply the new knowledge learned.

Chelsea M.

Trina is an amazing instructor. She keeps a steady pace yet ensuring no one is left behind. She is engaging with all students and holds us accountable which is essential to learning this challenging material.

Kelly F.

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 William Hucker as an instructor. He was very knowledgeable 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

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.

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

This was one of the best classes I've taken. Mr. Richard explained concepts clearly, encouraged participation, and made sure everyone was keeping up. I walked away with valuable knowledge and skills. I would definitely recommend this instructor to anyone looking to learn.

Clarissa W.

I would highly recommend this class to all classifiers. The instructor, Mr. Richard Rodieck is an outstanding trainer. Special thanks to everyone made this course possible.

Haider Aljubouri

Great experience and Outstanding Class Teacher. Mr. Rodieck is the best teacher for this class. I've had him for this class and others and it always amazes me how much more I learn and take with me to my job as far as improving in my job.

Elizabeth T.

Richard was very patient, helpful, and an awesome instructor.

Elfida Cruz

This was an excellent introduction to classification. This has been one of the best classes that I have participated in. I look forward to taking more classes with this instructor and graduate school. I feel much more confident in returning to my workplace and applying the classification principles I have learned.

George Hudlin

Great experience with this course. Excellent instructor - very personable. I enjoyed and learned so very much! So much information provided.

Martha G.

I was very nervous taking this class because I've never had any Classification training and I know it's a lot, but I enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Mr. Rodieck was an awesome instructor! He was so very patient with questions. He made it easy to understand and he made it entertaining as well. I would definitely take another class of his!

Brandi M.

Mr. Rodieck was phenomenal. He instructs with such knowledge, confidence, and poise. He knows his stuff and he willingly shares his experiences. This was a great refresher for me. It helps to learn in this setting with your colleagues. We are able to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another as well as our instructor. You will leave this class with a full toolbox of all things classification.

Robin R.

The course gave me a better understanding on multiple things with classification. Instructor was also very engaging and kept everyone involved.

Trey H.

Simone is a great instructor! She kept a good pace, and explained everything in a helpful way to make learning better. I feel like I can do Classification now.

Paula Small

Simona gave great examples and we went through a lot of helpful exercises. She was personable and engaged the class in meaningful conversations. It was a great class!

Molly H.

Ms. Simona Tautkus explained everything great and used a lot of real life experiences.

Danielle F.

I left this training with numerous study materials and a plan to use as I continue my journey as a classifier. Mr. Rodieck, was GREAT!! His patience with the class was outstanding. Finishing the class, I feel I can confidently move forward.

Latoya J.

Mrs. Mendoza was an excellent instructor. I really enjoyed hearing about her career experiences and the relation to the course subject. The content was relevant and immediately applicable to my current work assignment.

Nichol B.

Great experience overall. Helped me to understand classification and more!

Jordan Mendoza

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.

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.

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

Ira Mesplie

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!

Tashay M.

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.

Candace L.

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.

Pablo G.

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.

Jeffery Aldridge

Great instructor, with good personal knowledge of the subject and good anecdotes.

Samuel B.

Overall, I enjoyed the class, the content, and the instructor. The instructor was very informative and provided real-life experiences to relate to the topics.

Julia A.

There is a ton of information in this course. I feel we only scratched part of the surface of classification. I would recommend this course as well as the instructor. I am very thankful that I was able to attend and gain in-depth knowledge of classification.

Christian Clark

Denise was amazing. There were some things that she felt were missing from the course content, and she took the extra time to go over those items as well as give us extra assignments for more practice. I feel a lot better about classification than I did at the beginning of the course. She was by far one of the best instructors I have had.

Madison B.

I learned a lot and am very pleased with the experience. Denise knows the material and explains it extremely well. I felt this was the best training I have attended in federal service.

Michele C.

This course was well-prepared for the classification world and the instructor was very knowledgeable.

Atukuzwe Haonga

Great class with tons of information! Denise was great and informative, and I recommend the course to others.

Chaunci Carter

The course was excellent. The material was well organized, the instructor was knowledgeable, and the training was very informative. Ms. Denise was AMAZING!!!! She made the class fun and made me look forward to class every day, and I was sad when it was over. Ms. Denise is highly knowledgeable and well-prepared, and presented the material in a clear and engaging manner. She encouraged participation, answered questions thoroughly, and ensured everyone understood the concepts being taught. Ms. Denise was one of the best instructors I have had in training, and she created an environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and learning the material. I would recommend anyone to take her courses.

Lesley J.

The overall experience was great! It was a very collaborative environment and helped me see some other views that made me reconsider how I thought of things. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, and her personal stories helped connect a lot of the content to real-life situations, which really helped when understanding the material.

Suzanne J.

10/10 recommend classification with Ms. Denise Cairo. Our class learned so much, and we all worked nicely together. Ms. Denise is absolutely fabulous, a great speaker, and makes the material understandable. She went above and beyond to answer our questions.

Elizabeth H.

I was very hesitant to take the class because two weeks away from work will result in massive amounts of emails and tasks upon my return. I enjoyed it so much, I will request subsequent training courses - preferably with Denise again. Denise Cairo is extremely knowledgeable. The very extensive experience demonstrates itself through narratives and stories, tying the otherwise "dry" lectures to real life. I found examples from real life very helpful in understanding the concepts, implementations, and anomalies. What could be a bone-dry, extremely boring (and thus very forgettable) class was made alive, engaging, and very instructional.

Jana R.

I had a great experience in this Basic Classification class and learned a lot of valuable knowledge. The material was clear and well-organized, which made it easy to understand. Ms. Denise was wonderful, supportive, and truly outstanding. Although there were some technical issues with the system, she was very helpful and made everything easy for me to complete. I really appreciate her support and dedication. Overall, this was a great learning experience.

Frewoiny M.

Ms. Sineta is very knowledgeable. She presented the information so that you could understand it and kept you engaged. She made the course enjoyable.

Christina B.

The return on investment will be invaluable and will provide increased opportunities for growth moving forward. Ms. Sineta was outstanding! I very much enjoyed her as an instructor. Well done.

John Runyan

This was the best class I've ever taken at Graduate School USA. Everyone had good questions, and the material was easy to follow along with. Ms. Sineta Robertson was amazing!! I appreciate her knowledge about Classification and giving the class good pointers.

Julia H.

Awesome instructor, very knowledgeable, and great personality. Always gave enough time for exercises, so we were not rushed, and always open to any and all questions.

Andrea L.

Overall, I found the course to be worthwhile. The concepts and methods I learned will directly impact my daily work in a beneficial way. I was able to confirm several questions and finished the course feeling confident and encouraged in my skills and abilities going forward.

Karie P.

The exercises and examples were good and helped to ensure knowledge was gained. Good instructor!

Deanna E.

Ms. Robertson was an exceptional instructor, very informative and patient with my classmates & I.

Kimberly D.

Excellent class! Ashley was a great instructor and made the class very enjoyable.

Keri H.

I now have a better understanding of Classification! Great Instructor! Would love to have her again for future classes.

Temekia Simmons

I enjoyed the classroom environment and the open discussions. The instructor was insightful and had a vast amount of classification knowledge.

Susan T.

Enjoyed gaining knowledge from the basic course and would like to attend the intermediate and advanced courses in the future. Mrs. Ashley was awesome! She made the class interesting and kept it at a basic level, making it easy to grasp the information.

Jessica P.

This class was very informative and gave me a great basis for understanding federal classifications.

Adriana Carneiro

The materials and information were great. Very clear instructions and explanations. I loved how interactive this has been, and we all worked together!

Kweli D.

The trainer was amazing! She had everyone engaged in a no-pressure environment and found us additional resources/materials for any questions we had. This class taught me so much and will help me greatly in my new position. 10/10 recommend.

Skylar Morgan

Ashley did a great job teaching the course.

Matthew T.

Enjoyed the class. Ashley is great! She is very personable and made it easy to feel comfortable in a learning environment.

Felicia F.

The instructor was so insightful and would explain with examples until we understood the material. She had great examples that were relatable, where we could catch on if we felt lost.

Tatiana C.

Ashley was super supportive and didn't rush anyone during the learning process. The content was very thorough, and the materials will remain in my folder to refer to.

Marcy O.

I would highly recommend this class to anyone who works in HR or manpower to have a better understanding of the complexity of classifying a PD.

Sarah Wilbern

The instructor was very patient, thorough, and knowledgeable with the students and the materials presented. I would highly recommend this class for anyone seeking a basic or better understanding of the classification realm.

Ciara J.

Great instructor, she made course understandable. The class had great breakdowns of each topic.

Ebony W.

Excellent introduction to classification.

Randall L.