Federal Hiring Authorities and HR Flexibilities Course (Self-Paced)
IDSTAF8700SP

Self-paced online training with expert support

Compare federal hiring authorities, placement options and HR flexibilities. Practice selecting a staffing approach and documenting eligibility, approvals and a credible alternative.

$1,199 12 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 12 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 1.2 CEUs

Make better-supported federal staffing recommendations. Compare appointment authorities, in-service placement routes, referral requirements and pay flexibilities using fictional hiring cases. Distinguish the authority to act from candidate eligibility, qualifications and procedural requirements.

Examine veterans authorities, direct hire, Pathways and selected excepted-service routes, then connect hiring choices to incentive and pay-setting questions. Build a recommendation that identifies evidence, required approvals, unresolved conditions and an alternative approach.

This course has a prerequisite

Basic knowledge of federal staffing and placement is recommended, through introductory training or equivalent experience.

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