# Federal HR Information Systems and EHRI (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/federal-hr-information-systems-and-ehri>

## Overview

Federal human resources operations depend on interconnected systems of record, standardized data, and governmentwide reporting requirements. HR professionals need to understand not only how information is entered and maintained, but also how federal workforce data moves between agency systems and repositories such as Enterprise Human Resources Integration, or EHRI.

This course provides a vendor-neutral overview of the federal HR information systems and data environment. You will examine the role of EHRI, the lifecycle of an HR information system, and the practices used to manage, report, retain, and protect HR data. Through practical examples, you will also learn how to interpret system reports, develop effective queries, and recognize the information-security controls that safeguard sensitive personnel records.

This course focuses on the principles and processes shared across federal HR systems rather than the administration of a specific platform.

## What you'll learn

- Explain the purpose of EHRI and its role in governmentwide HR data collection and reporting
- Describe how federal HR systems support the creation, maintenance, exchange, and use of workforce information
- Identify the stages of the HRIS lifecycle, including development, acquisition, implementation, operation, and maintenance
- Apply federal HR data standards and sound practices for data quality, warehousing, retention, and archiving
- Write and interpret HR reports and queries using information from systems of record
- Recognize the security, privacy, and access controls used to protect federal HR systems and personnel data

## Curriculum

#### Federal HR Systems and EHRI

- The federal HR systems and data landscape
- Systems of record and governmentwide workforce reporting
- The purpose and structure of Enterprise Human Resources Integration
- Agency systems and data sources that feed EHRI
- Using EHRI data and related resources to understand federal workforce trends

#### The HRIS Lifecycle

- Planning and developing HR information systems
- Acquiring and implementing HR technology
- Delivering and operating HR systems
- Maintaining, updating, and retiring systems
- Shared services and vendor-neutral system considerations

#### HR Data Management

- Federal HR data standards and common data elements
- Data quality, validation, and governance
- Data exchange between systems
- HR data warehousing, retention, and archiving
- Managing authoritative records across the information lifecycle

#### HR Reporting and Queries

- Understanding reports generated from systems of record
- Identifying the appropriate data fields and sources
- Writing effective HR queries
- Interpreting report results and identifying data limitations
- Using HR data to support workforce analysis and decision-making

#### Information Security and Privacy

- Security and privacy risks associated with federal HR data
- Access controls and role-based permissions
- Protecting personally identifiable information and personnel records
- Data integrity, availability, and confidentiality
- Security responsibilities throughout the HRIS lifecycle

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1049