Federal EEO Counseling Course
IDEEOP7101
Gain the skills you need to be successful as an EEO Counselor.
All sessions are full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.
Gain the skills you need to be successful as an EEO Counselor.
All sessions are full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.
The purpose of this course is to help you gain the knowledge and acquire the skills you need in order to be successful as an EEO Counselor.
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The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
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Understand the key provisions of EEO laws as they affect federal employment. Learn about prohibited forms of discrimination; the federal EEO complaint process; and techniques for identifying and avoiding workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In addition, learn about the court systems, legal burdens of proof, and types of judicial relief related to discrimination against federal employees.
Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.
Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.
Gain the essential knowledge and federal‑specific procedures needed to accurately process personnel actions in the HR environment. Ideal for HR assistants and federal staff responsible for administering personnel changes.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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Dan Kowalski brings over three decades of HR expertise, primarily from his 33-year career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). As a line manager for 21 years in large medical centers in the NYC/NJ area, he gained hands-on experience in managing complex HR operations. He also served on the VHA Human Resources Management Group, providing consulting services to senior leadership and representing the VHA on national labor-management and employee survey initiatives. Notably, he was part of a national action research project addressing workplace stress and aggression, designing interventions to improve employee satisfaction and service delivery.
Dan has extensive experience in designing and facilitating training programs for federal agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Energy, and Naval Sea Systems Command. His expertise spans strategic human capital management, workforce planning, internal HR consulting, and supervisory training. He has also developed and delivered courses on HR data utilization, recruiting via social media, and job analysis, using adult action learning principles to foster engagement and practical application. His work has taken him across the U.S. and internationally, providing HR consulting and training to organizations such as the Federal Railroad Administration, Forest Service, and USAID, as well as advising governments in Japan, Indonesia, and Micronesia.
A published author and active member of the Academy of Management, Dan has presented at national and international conferences on organizational development and evidence-based management. He holds a B.A. from Canisius College and an M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With a career dedicated to advancing HR practices and leadership development, Dan continues to share his wealth of knowledge as an instructor and consultant.
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Judy Mintze is a retired Federal HR instructor with over 30 years of experience specializing in Federal Human Resource Processing and Personnel Actions (FPPA). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and has dedicated her career to teaching federal HR professionals. Judy is known for creating engaging and inclusive learning environments where participants feel empowered to ask questions and apply federal laws, rules, and regulations to their work. Her expertise spans a wide range of HR topics, including recruitment, pay setting, and personnel action processing.
During her tenure as an HR Specialist at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Judy served as a Senior Human Resource Instructor, training newly hired HR staff on complex topics such as developing assessment materials, adjudicating veterans' preferences, and setting pay. She also developed course materials, lesson plans, and examinations, ensuring her students were well-equipped to navigate the complexities of federal HR processes. Judy’s passion for teaching extends beyond the classroom, as she has also conducted federal resume writing workshops and contributed to process improvement projects to streamline hiring practices.
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Natalya Bah has been a part-time instructor at the Graduate School USA for over fifteen years. Natalya teaches across multiple curricula, including Leadership and Management, Project Management, and Human Resources. She has created a curriculum for the school, including Change Management Workshops and project management courses. She has served as an action learning coach, instructor, and facilitator for government leadership programs in the Center for Leadership and Management. Natalya also provides self-assessments and dynamic team-building sessions on behalf of the Graduate School USA.
Outside of Graduate School USA, Ms. Bah is a self-employed business owner providing executive coaching, training, and consulting services to the public and private sectors. She created the Define and Achieve Your Goals Process™ and is a certified Birkman Method© Consultant. She received her Master of Science degree in Project Management from George Washington University’s School of Business, where she served as a teaching assistant and received the Project Management Award. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
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Richard Rodieck is a seasoned human resources professional and instructor with over 50 years of experience in federal HR management, specializing in position classification, staffing, and organizational development. A retired federal employee, Richard has held leadership roles in agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, USDA, and the Department of Justice, where he managed classification programs, developed HR policies, and supervised large teams of HR specialists. Notably, he served as Chief of the Corporate Classification Team for the U.S. Forest Service, where he reviewed and certified over 2,600 Standard Position Descriptions (SPDs) and resolved complex classification issues. Richard’s expertise extends to developing training programs, authoring HR handbooks, and providing technical guidance to senior leadership.
Since 1998, Richard has been an instructor at Graduate School USA, where he has authored and revised numerous HR textbooks and self-paced courses. His teaching portfolio includes a wide range of federal HR topics, with a focus on classification principles and practices. Richard’s dedication to excellence has earned him multiple Faculty Excellence Awards from Graduate School USA, including recognition as HRM Instructor of the Year. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Richard also holds advanced coursework in public administration from California State University, Sacramento.
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Dr. Victoria Cox is a seasoned professional with over 31 years of distinguished service in the federal government. She holds a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and brings a wealth of expertise to her role as an instructor. Since joining Graduate School USA in 2023, Dr. Cox has been dedicated to teaching Human Resources courses, leveraging her extensive experience to guide and inspire the next generation of HR professionals.
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Adrianna is a retired federal Human Resources (HR) Senior Leader who dedicated her civil service career serving America’s veterans. She retired after spending over 32 years in HR, working at Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Regional Office, and Field facilities. She passionately shares her wealth of HR knowledge to all who are interested. She loves learning and intentionally commits to learning “something new” every day. In addition to her extensive HR experience, she has a Master’s degree in Management Technology and HRM. She is certified as a Senior HR Professional with the Society of Human Resources Management organization.
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Sarah Gurwitz is a human resources expert with years of experience leading, teaching, and consulting across federal agencies, healthcare systems, and higher education. She has been with Graduate School USA since 2008, where she teaches a wide range of human capital courses, including HR Analytics, Workforce Planning, Strategic Human Capital, HR Consulting, Interviewing, and Job Analysis. She has also developed and updated numerous courses for the HR curriculum, ensuring that federal HR professionals gain practical, up-to-date skills.
Sarah’s career spans both executive HR leadership and academic instruction. She spent nearly two decades as Director of Human Resources at the VA Medical Center in New York, overseeing all aspects of HR operations for more than 2,000 employees. She later served as the HR consultant to the Veterans Health Administration, advising the Under Secretary for Health and shaping nationwide initiatives in workforce planning, succession management, and HR modernization. She was also the founding chair of VHA’s Strategic Human Resource Advisory Council.
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With nearly four decades of distinguished service in federal Human Resources leadership, Sineta Scott Robertson is a seasoned executive and educator recognized for her expertise in Title 5 Human Resources, workforce planning, organizational design, and employee engagement. She has dedicated her career to advancing strategic human capital management across Cabinet-level agencies, serving as both a transformative leader and trusted advisor to senior executives and policymakers.
Throughout her career, Sineta has held pivotal leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of Housing & Urban Development, and Department of Agriculture, where she guided national HR policy, labor relations, workforce innovation, and program oversight. Notable achievements include leading the Department of Transportation’s efforts to become a “Telework Ready” agency, implementing its HR Accountability and Pathways Programs, and spearheading process improvements that significantly reduced error rates and enhanced performance management scores.
Beyond government service, Sineta has extended her expertise to the classroom as an Adjunct Human Resources Instructor with Graduate School USA, where she equips HR professionals, supervisors, and executives with practical and technical knowledge in federal human resources systems, policies, and practices.
In 2014, she founded Perspectives for Peace, LLC, a consulting and Christian coaching practice. Through this work, she partners with organizations to strengthen HR effectiveness and provides faith-based executive and life coaching, helping leaders align purpose, performance, and peace.
Her career is marked by a commitment to people—helping agencies build high-performing, motivated workforces while guiding individuals to unlock their potential and live with clarity of purpose.
Sineta holds a master’s in Christian counseling from Newburgh Theological Seminary (2024) and is a Doctoral Candidate in Christian Counseling (expected 2026). She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Washington Baptist Theological Seminary.
A respected professional, mentor, and faith-driven leader, Sineta Scott Robertson continues to merge her passion for organizational excellence with her calling to serve others through coaching, teaching, and ministry.