Federal Employee Development Course (Self-Paced)
IDCDEV7007SP

Module 1: HRD in the Federal Government

• Understand the Human Resource Development (HRD) environment in federal agencies.
• Explore the Human Capital Framework and competency models.
• Examine strategic alignment of HRD with agency mission and goals.
• Identify the evolving roles of HR professionals.

Module 2: Performance Improvement and HRD

• Define characteristics of a learning organization.
• Understand how learning contributes to measurable performance.
• Use needs assessments to diagnose performance gaps.
• Apply tools and checklists to identify business, performance, and training needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model.

Module 3: Designing Training for Results

• Apply the ADDIE instructional design model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate).
• Design and evaluate training programs for federal employees.
• Explore traditional, e-learning, and blended training formats.
• Understand procurement processes and managing contractor-delivered training.
• Develop statements of work and apply ethics guidelines for contractor relationships.

Module 4: Training Policy

• Interpret legal and regulatory guidelines on federal employee training.
• Apply OPM training policies to real workplace scenarios.
• Identify responsibilities and limits in planning and funding training initiatives.
• Navigate compensation, ethics, and cost-recovery rules related to training.

Module 5: Career Management

• Identify key components of effective career development in the federal workforce.
• Create and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Practice coaching and mentoring techniques.
• Promote self-assessment and reflection for continuous professional growth.
• Apply Drucker's self-management framework to guide professional growth.