Human Resource Management for Supervisors and Managers Course

This course includes

4 days of live, project-based training from experts
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbooks included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Accredited program
Credits: 2.4 CEUs
Small class sizes

Federal supervisors and managers are responsible for making personnel decisions that must withstand legal, procedural, and oversight scrutiny. This two-part certificate provides a comprehensive progression from understanding the federal HR compliance framework to executing formal HR actions with confidence and consistency. Participants begin by examining Merit System Principles, Prohibited Personnel Practices, EEO requirements, and labor-management obligations to identify high-risk situations and know when to engage HR, EEO, or Labor Relations. Building on this foundation, the program then focuses on applied decision-making in areas such as position classification, hiring, performance management, and employee conduct. Through practical scenarios and structured guidance, supervisors learn how to document actions, apply due process, and manage performance and conduct issues in ways that are fair, defensible, and aligned with federal law and policy.

Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 2 Days

Federal HR Compliance and Risk Awareness for Supervisors and Managers Course

This course equips federal supervisors and managers with a practical understanding of HR compliance responsibilities and risk areas, helping them make informed, defensible decisions and recognize when to engage HR, EEO, or Labor Relations before issues escalate.

Explain the federal HR legal framework that governs supervisory decisions, including Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices.
Identify supervisory roles and shared responsibilities with Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Labor Relations offices.
Recognize high-risk HR situations that can lead to grievances, appeals, EEO complaints, or unfair labor practice charges.
Distinguish between disparate treatment and disparate impact and apply EEO principles to supervisory decision-making.
Understand supervisory responsibilities related to harassment prevention and reasonable accommodation.
Explain key labor-management relations concepts, including bargaining unit rights, impact and implementation bargaining, and Weingarten meetings.
Determine when to pause action and seek expert guidance to prevent compliance violations and reduce agency risk.

Unit 2 3 Days

Federal HR Execution and Decision-Making for Supervisors and Managers Course

This certificate recognizes completion of Federal HR Execution & Decision-Making for Supervisors and Managers, an applied course for federal supervisors and managers involved in staffing, performance, and conduct decisions. The course builds practical skills for executing HR actions while minimizing legal, procedural, and organizational risk.

Apply position management and classification principles to federal positions
Distinguish supervisor and HR responsibilities in HR decision-making
Execute merit-based hiring actions and avoid prohibited practices
Develop, monitor, and document employee performance effectively
Address performance problems using appropriate assistance and PIPs
Apply progressive discipline and Douglas Factors to conduct issues
Support defensible HR actions through documentation and due process awareness

Schedule & Enrollment: Human Resource Management for Supervisors and Managers Course

4 Days
Price before discounts: $2,498 Full tuition: $1,699
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Tuition

Full Tuition

$2,498
$1,699
Due before the class starts

This course includes

4 days of live, project-based training from experts
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbooks included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Accredited program
Credits: 2.4 CEUs
Small class sizes

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Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

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1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions Included

We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 4 days of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive six 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:

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Drill down on challenging concepts
Polish your resume and LinkedIn profile
Receive professional advice for applying to jobs
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.

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Human Resource Management for Supervisors and Managers Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Explain the federal HR legal framework governing supervisory decisions, including Merit System Principles, Prohibited Personnel Practices, and Title 5 authorities.
Identify high-risk HR situations involving EEO, labor-management relations, staffing, performance, and conduct, and determine when expert guidance is required.
Apply EEO principles to supervisory decision-making, including reasonable accommodation, harassment prevention, and complaint process responsibilities.
Carry out staffing actions, including position classification, recruitment, selection, and documentation, in compliance with merit system requirements.
Establish, monitor, and document employee performance expectations and address performance problems using appropriate tools such as feedback and Performance Improvement Plans.
Distinguish between conduct and performance issues and apply progressive discipline, Douglas Factors, and due process requirements correctly.
Document and support HR actions in a manner that is consistent, defensible, and aligned with federal policy and oversight expectations.

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Installments		List Price
$169.90	10% non-refundable deposit	--
$1,199.00	Federal HR Compliance and Risk Awareness for Supervisors and Managers Course	$1,199
$330.10	Federal HR Execution and Decision-Making for Supervisors and Managers Course	$1,299
▴ Your 10% deposit has been applied, as well as the certificate discount of $799
$1,699.00	Total You Pay