Federal Classification Principles (CLAS7915 & CLAS7052)

Description:

Dive deep into the essential principles and protocols governing federal classification with our comprehensive course tailored for federal HR professionals. Gain hands-on experience through practical classification projects, honing your analytical prowess to ask pertinent questions regarding position duties and design.

Grasp the utilization of OPM references and standards to accurately classify General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions. Acquire insights into position management principles, empowering you to offer expert advice to supervisors and managers on crafting efficient and cost-effective position and organizational structures.

Broaden your expertise with an overview of alternative classification systems, ensuring a well-rounded comprehension of federal position evaluation methodologies. Develop proficiency in crosscutting principles necessary for classifying and analyzing federal positions for compensation purposes, encompassing GS, FWS, and alternative systems.

Refine your analytical skills to craft Factor Evaluation System (FES) position descriptions, analyze position management alternatives, and scrutinize position duties and organizational design effectively. Elevate your capabilities to navigate the complexities of federal classification with confidence and precision.

Related Certificate Program:

This course is part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management

Level:

Foundation

Tuition:

Virtual Instructor-Led: $1,549
Self-paced (with instructor assistance): $1,099

Credits:

Virtual Instructor-Led: 2.4 CEUs
OnDemand (self-paced): 4.0 CEUs

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.

Class Type:

This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:

• Online
  • Virtual Instructor-Led - CLAS7915A
    • Class Length: This class is listed as a 4-day course.
  • ​​​​​​​OnDemand – CLAS7052A
    • Class Length: Students have 6 months to complete any self-paced course.
• On-site
  • Contact our Business Development department for more information.

Learning 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