This course includes
- 18 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.8 CEUs
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Qualifications Analysis.
Evaluate applicants for federal jobs by applying eligibility and qualifications requirements found in OPM's Qualifications Standards, including basic eligibility, minimum qualification requirements, specialized experience requirements, positive education requirements, and the substitution of education for experience.
This course has a prerequisite
Students should have prior experience in federal human resources or staffing, familiarity with the hiring process and merit system principles, and an understanding of OPM qualification standards.
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Tuition
Full Tuition
Full tuition: $1,299Due before the class starts
This course includes
- 18 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.8 CEUs
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- Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.
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Qualifications Analysis Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum
What You'll Learn at a Glance
- Describe the staffing process and the role of qualifications analysis within it.
- Understand the purpose of the qualifications process and its historical evolution.
- Assess both general and specialized experience.
- Evaluate experience and education using the General Policies.
- Combine experience and education through proper analytic procedures to determine minimum qualifications.
- Understand the purpose and requirements for selective placement factors and quality ranking factors.
- Explain in-service placement provisions as they are similar to and differ from outplacement provisions.
- Apply legal and regulatory requirements in making eligibility determinations.
- Assess the minimum qualifications and the eligibility of a job applicant.
Course Syllabus
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Module 1
- Basis for Qualifications and Qualifications References
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Module 2
- Structure of OPM’s Qualifications Website
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Module 3
- General Policies—Crediting Experience
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Module 4
- General Policies—Crediting Education
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Module 5
- Combining Experience and Education (Clerical and Administrative Support & Technical and Medical Support
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Module 6
- Combining Experience and Education (Administrative and Management & Professional and Scientific)
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Module 7
- Selective and Quality Ranking Factors
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Module 8
- In-Service Placement Provisions
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Module 9
- Legal and Regulatory Requirement
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