Accredited professional development programs designed for government employees at all career levels. Select in-person training in Washington, DC or live online courses taught by experienced instructors.
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 various classification standards. It also provides participants with exposure to other topics important to federal classification programs, such as writing position descriptions and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This course provides federal HR professionals with a foundational understanding of federal staffing and placement laws, regulations, and processes, from recruitment through merit promotion and in-service placement.
Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.
This course teaches HR practitioners how to evaluate federal job applicants by applying OPM's Qualifications Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.
This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
This course provides federal personnel with the knowledge to set and administer pay for General Schedule (GS) employees, covering a wide range of pay-setting rules and scenarios.
The New Leader Program (NLP) is a six-month program designed to prepare employees at the GS 7-11 levels for management and leadership positions. The program theme is "Leading Self." The program objectives are to give motivated individuals the confidence and training they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.
The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent.
Develop essential leadership skills to resolve conflict and build stronger, more effective teams.
Build foundational supervisory skills aligned with OPM’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework, focusing on leadership, communication, and conflict management.
Prepare to lead teams through change by understanding reactions, navigating resistance, and using a structured six-step approach to support adaptation and growth.
Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.
Master AI technologies for business, marketing, design, data analytics, and more in this cutting-edge certificate program. In this program, you'll learn how to optimize Excel workflows, create stunning video content, create captivating graphics, analyze data efficiently, boost workplace productivity, and more with the power of generative AI.
Learn Python, SQL, automation, and machine learning to become a Data Scientist. Gain Python programming, data analysis, SQL querying, and predictive modeling skills. Perfect for beginners, this program prepares you for entry-level data science and Python engineering roles. Unlock high-paying job opportunities in the field of data science.
Transform your skills with ChatGPT in this hands-on program. Gain practical skills to leverage AI for many of your daily tasks, transforming how you work across communication (email, meetings, and chat), writing, data analysis, decision-making, and more. You'll start by learning prompt engineering with ChatGPT, then advance to customizing workflows, using advanced research tools, and exploring voice and image capabilities with ChatGPT’s latest features.
This course provides a foundational understanding of how AI models respond to natural language prompts. This course covers best practices for designing and refining prompts to effectively harness AI capabilities for government operations. Participants will learn the core concepts of prompt engineering and its applications within the government sector.
Explore how AI can assist with analyzing position descriptions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, identifying inconsistencies, and streamlining classification decisions.
Learn how to incorporate AI in your marketing strategy with this in-depth course. Explore how to use AI-driven tools to help your SEO, SEM, social media marketing, analytics tracking, paid advertising, and more.
Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.
Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including budget preparation, appropriation types, and performance measurement.
Build a strong foundation in federal accounting by mastering key concepts, financial management practices, and reporting standards.
Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for temporary duty (TDY) travel, including allowances, reimbursements, and compliance for Department of Defense personnel.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Students will review current budget execution policy and guidance published in OMB’s Circular A-11; learn about the principles of purpose, time, and amount that govern how federal agencies can properly use appropriated funds, ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary constraints; and the relationship between performance plans/goals and operating budgets.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.
Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.
Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.
Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.
Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
Explore the role of management analysts and gain foundational skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and presenting findings effectively.
Learn practical techniques to collect reliable primary data through observations, interviews, and surveys.
Expand your analytical toolkit with structured methods for problem-solving, decision-making, and performance measurement.
Master data analytics with hands-on training in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. You'll work on real-world projects to create dashboards, analyze data, and gain insights, preparing you for roles in business intelligence. No prior experience is required.
Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and go from beginner to pro with this hands-on bootcamp. Learn functions, Pivot Tables, macros, and time-saving techniques to conquer all the key skills needed to excel in Excel.
Unlock the power of Python for data-driven decision-making as you master Python programming fundamentals and dive into data analysis. Acquire essential skills to clean and manipulate data, create insightful visualizations, and perform statistical analysis, all through hands-on projects with real-world datasets.
Prepare for the PMP® certification exam with PMI-authorized training, expert instruction, and comprehensive exam preparation tools.
Build essential project management skills through hands-on training in planning, execution, and communication.
This one-day course introduces standardized project management principles and best practices, equipping you with practical tools to manage projects efficiently and confidently. Through small group discussions and case study exercises, you’ll learn how to apply foundational project management concepts, analyze project initiation components, evaluate risks, as well as manage project progress and closure effectively. Whether you're new to project management or looking to formalize your skills, this course will help you navigate key project challenges and improve your ability to deliver successful outcomes.
Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication.
A practical overview of how artificial intelligence can be utilized to positively impact project management success by demystifying artificial intelligence and providing practical steps for incorporating AI into project processes.
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Develop the skills to write professional, clear, and compliant audit documents that align with Government Auditing Standards.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.
The course was great. The instructor ensured to make the course engaging and informative
The content was excellent. I enjoyed the instructor's personalities and professionalism. They both possessed a lot of knowledge on the subject and kept us engaged.
Nice, thorough case study for us to dig into.
I am completing the course with a better understanding of being an auditor and conducting auditing operations. I would recommend this course to others who are new to auditing, especially those coming from peripheral groups like inspectors general.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided a good mix of academic content with professional stories/experiences for the different topics.
The instructor was great. He presented the information in a way that all students could understand. During the course, there were a few questions asked for clarification. He provided real-life examples that students could relate to. He also adjusted terminology so students could understand the information (ie, Charge Paragraph to Finding Paragraph). I would like to commend our instructor on his teaching method and would encourage others to take this course.
This course was very instructive for all phases of the audit process and gave me the tools I needed to further develop in all areas of a performance audit. The class content was very thorough regarding objectives, establishing causes, and the overall development of the audit plan. The instructor was very informative and respectful in answering student questions. He additionally shared how his relevant experience applied to the lessons taught in the class.
Very knowledgeable and detailed. The course really set the pace for performance auditing with the case scenarios. Finding Point sheet was my takeaway.
The instructor was fantastic! Real-life experience and application for examples. Great discussions. I'd enjoy taking additional courses from this instructor. I'm already telling my colleagues to also take this course.
This class was probably one of the single most helpful classes I've taken for travel that I feel is going to help me to assist my travelers better in the future. The Instructor (Bob Simon) was very well-versed in all aspects of Travel and had a wealth of personal experiences and knowledge that supplemented my understanding of some of the more complex issues. I would recommend this class and, especially this instructor, to anyone needing a refresher or for those who are just now starting to learn about Government Travel.
Great class! The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave great examples. The content was good and flowed well.
Super knowledgeable and engaging. Great class!
This provides a good background for federal budget. The history creates a background framework for the information. I really enjoy learning it.
Recommend training for new employees who are involved in the financial piece and a refresher for other folks. Different levels of experience spark conversation and learning. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and was able to handle all questions and concerns. Understood and acknowledged that some areas were defined by organizational SOPs.
Great instructor
Very engaging.
Definitely a great class for budget refresher.
The instructor was good. The information was very helpful.
This was a great introduction to program management, and I can already see how I can apply the concepts to my work. The instructor was engaged and thoughtful throughout the course. It was the perfect length of time for an introduction. The delivery on Zoom was perfect for me, as I prefer online courses.
The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his content.
Ms. Ingram's lecture on change management was presented in a mixed media format which I find very helpful and engaging. The graphics and short videos that were shared really helped to solidify the lessons. At the end of this class, I had an entire change management toolkit that I intend to put to use immediately.
She is informative, and I like the subject.
Very engaging.
I highly recommend requesting Clarissa as a class instructor - she did a phenomenal job! She was very patient, very interactive, and made the content very easily accessible and understandable.
I'm new to Federal Accounting, so I really learned a lot! The instructor always kept the class fully engaged, especially with his real-life examples.
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Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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