Federal Wage System Classification Course (Self-Paced)

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 1.2 CEUs

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Federal Wage System Classification course.

Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities classifiers need to do their work successfully. The focus of this course is on helping participants develop competence in applying Federal Wage System (WG, WL, and WS) job grading standards. While complete proficiency comes only with time and practice, this practical course provides a solid foundation in Federal Wage System (FWS) classification through both instruction and practice. This course is offered only in a live virtual format.

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$1,049
Due before the class starts

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 1.2 CEUs

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Federal Wage System Classification Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Discuss the history of the federal job grading system.
Discuss the four components that make up the federal job grading system.
Describe the primary reference for the job-grading system.
Understand how to determine grade-level differences when evaluating Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Apply the job grading procedures to evaluate FWS positions, including both nonsupervisory and supervisory jobs.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Federal Job Grading System

Explore the history and purpose of the Federal Wage System (FWS)
Understand the structure and components of the job grading system
Compare FWS with the General Schedule classification system
Review FWS coding plans and pay categories (WG, WL, WS)

Module 2: Job Grading Standards

Understand the structure and purpose of job grading standards
Learn the four key grading factors: skill/knowledge, responsibility, physical effort, working conditions
Analyze standard sections: work covered, not covered, titles, and notes to users

Module 3: Applying Job Grading Standards

Learn the five-step job grading evaluation method
Chart and compare job duties against grade-level definitions
Apply factor-based analysis to determine correct grades

Module 4: Applying Trades Helper and Intermediate Standards

Identify when to use helper or intermediate standards
Understand the grading process for developmental positions
Apply standards to evaluate progression toward journey-level work

Module 5: Applying Wage Leader and Wage Supervisor Standards

Differentiate roles of managers, supervisors, and leaders in FWS
Apply criteria for WL and WS job grading standards
Evaluate supervisory responsibility, level of work, and scope of operations

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$1,049.00	Total You Pay