Description:
Learn how to apply the basic principles needed to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions. Study in-depth the fundamental principles and procedures associated with federal classification, and practice using what you learn with classification projects. Improve the analytical skills you need to ask good questions about position duties and design.
Duration:
4 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
This course is for HR and Human Capital staff (GS-201 and 203) and agency HR liaisons (for example, GS-301, 343, and 344 positions at the staff level) who need a foundational knowledge of the classification procedures used to evaluate the grade level of federal positions.
Credits:
2.4 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Discuss the relationship between classification, equal pay, merit systems principles, and prohibited personnel practices.
- Describe the legal basis, structure, and primary reference tools of the General Schedule system.
- Explain and apply procedures used to classify federal positions using the Factor Evaluation System.
- Explain and apply procedures used to classify federal positions using narrative system standards.
- Describe and discuss the standards used to classify General Schedule leader, supervisory, and managerial positions.
- Explain and apply the procedures learned in each of the modules to actual position descriptions
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code CLAS7915-001 | Start Date May 06, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 09, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-002 | Start Date Jun 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 06, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-009 | Start Date Jun 23, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Jun 26, 2025 4:00 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-003 | Start Date Jul 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 18, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-004 | Start Date Jul 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 01, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-005 | Start Date Aug 19, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 22, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-006 | Start Date Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 19, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS7915-007 | Start Date Oct 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 24, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,699.00 |
Module 1:
- Introduction to Federal Classification
Module 2:
- The General Schedule System and Primary References
Module 3:
- The Factor Evaluation System
Module 4:
- Narrative System
Module 5:
- Introduction to GS Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors
Module 6:
- Putting It All Together
