Accredited professional development programs built for government employees at every career stage. Choose in-person courses in Washington, DC or live online training led by experienced instructors.
We’re committed to empowering federal HR professionals. Our courses enhance knowledge, boost performance, and drive positive change in the federal workforce.
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 HR practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate federal staffing procedures, covering recruitment, hiring, qualifications, merit promotion, and in-service placement actions.
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.
We develop government leaders. Our programs are custom-designed for federal and state government leadership. Join our alumni community of thousands.
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.
The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is a nine-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for mid-level employees at the GS-11 to GS-13 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading People." The program objectives are to help participants strengthen their knowledge, expand their experience, and increase their impact through a curated selection of competency-based developmental activities.
Develop essential leadership skills to handle diverse personalities, resolve conflicts, 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.
Develop leadership skills in change management, team communication, and strategic decision-making.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.
We have been the premier provider of government audit training since 1978. Our program covers competencies needed at all career levels by government auditors and analysts.
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.
Our curriculum provides comprehensive training solutions that help you develop the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to make sound decisions.
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.
Our curriculum helps individuals develop the skills necessary to minimize risks, maximize competition, maintain integrity, and assure delivery of products and services according to contract terms and conditions.
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.
Having a full complement of analytical skills is essential for career and mission success in the ever-changing federal environment.
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.
Learn to transform data into compelling narratives and visuals that enhance understanding and drive decision-making.
Learn how to design structured, decision-informed research studies that guide effective program and policy analysis.
Gain foundational statistical skills using measures such as averages, proportions, and variability to interpret data effectively.
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.
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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Our alumni consistently commend the expertise of our instructors and the real-world relevance of our programs. Their feedback highlights how Graduate School USA training has advanced their skills, supported their agencies’ missions, and fostered long-term professional growth.
Ms. Washington was a star! She understood the material, was able to come back with answers when she did not know. Really enjoyed her.
Matthew Gunther
I would highly recommend this class to all classifiers. The instructor, Mr. Richard Rodieck is an outstanding trainer. Special thanks to everyone made this course possible.
Haider Aljubouri
Ms. Samuels was an awesome instructor. She was patient with questions, and her knowledge and experience were extremely impressive. So much that it helped to put the information into context making more understandable and relatable.
Arvella C.
Gloria was energetic, knowledgeable, direct, personable, organized, and professional.
Erin W.
This was one of the best classes Ive taken. Mr. Richard explained concepts clearly, encourage participation, and made sure everyone was keeping up. I walked away with valuable knowledge and skills. I would definity recommend this instructor to anyone looking to learn.
Clarissa W.
I think the class was great and the instructor was phenomenal.
Kamron R.
The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable.
Manas A.
This was a good course and I would recommend it to others. Candace did an outstanding job. She was friendly, courteous, and professional. She did an excellent job sharing her knowledge and actual federal HR work experiences. Her approach assisted me with understanding the materials that were presented. Job well done.
Keith M.
I've attended classes with Patti before and she is phenomenal. Knowledgeable, considerate, the class is managed effectively.
Rachel A.
Gained informed knowledge to pursue finishing Level 1 certification. Very explainable and good exercises.
Sharon E.
This course was one of the most impactful development sessions I’ve attended, and I appreciate the instructor’s commitment to federal workforce growth and excellence. Overall, this was an excellent learning experience. Thank you for providing practical tools and insights that I can immediately apply to my role as a federal employee/Human Resource Officer.
Lisa Miles
I would surely recommend this class to others! The instructor was very detailed and knowledgeable about the material covered.
Maurice T.
Great instructor with real life examples. I now see data collection and analysis as a fully structured process and not just a simple task that hopefully can be compiled.
Oliver Acosta
Great experience and Outstanding Class Teacher. Mr. Rodieck is the best teacher for this class. I've had him for this class and others and it always amazes me how much more I learn and take with me to my job as far as improving in my job.
Elizabeth T.
Cheryl is absolutely fantastic and very interactive and helpful.
Alexis C.
Well worth of knowledge! Ms. Washington, was an amazing, knowledgeable and professional instructor. This class was amazing, she allowed us great time to work through the break out sessions. She has a diverse and great amount of experience that she was able to use to teach the course.
Lauren Daye
I greatly appreciate the workbook, it is refreshing to see written guidance on this topic. It is very lacking in my agency. Candace is a lovely lady. Very kind, encouraging, patient.
Rebecca E.
This was not my first class with Graduate School and I have to say Patti was one of the best instructors. She brought knowledge and experience. If she stated something was her opinion, she made sure to say it was and not fact. She did a thorough job of explaining the laws, regulations and how OPM comes up with the standards. The most enjoyable class I have had from outside my agency since I have been with my current agency. Obtained a passing grade on the end of course test. Should show you how good of an instructor we had.
Jonathan W.
Patti is a wonderful and thoughtful instructor help me gain a deeper understanding of Qualifications standards.
Christopher W.
There is a lot of information in the course. I am definitely leaving more knowledgeable than when I came in. Candace is very patient, and she was able to explain concepts in various ways to help me understand. Loved her.
Fatmata B.
This is a great course in introducing the basic knowledge of the Federal Human Resources Management. An excellent instructor, full of knowledge and experience; used her personal experience as an example to help us understand the topic better; kept all of us involved with discussions.
Yuan-Jin Yang
Gloria was terrific. She clearly has a wealth of knowledge on the concepts she teaches and is easily able to simplify complicated concepts. Gloria is kind and engaging, and made it easy to learn something new.
Matthew A.
Great class discussions! Everyone participated, whether they had the correct answer or not. Gloria was very professional. She was very excited about the course material. Her examples were very useful!
Brandie P.
Martin was a very interesting and engaging instructor who had a lot of great stories about his time as a performance and financial auditor for the federal government. Additionally, he did well teaching the course, particularly since he was replacing the scheduled instructor last-minute. Overall, the course was informative and practical for those performance auditors who have around 1 year or less of experience in our field, (like myself) and I would recommend that anyone with comparable experience take the course around this time in their career.
Nicholas K.
Mrs. Patty was good, especially since she had so much ground to cover in a week. I learned some things I didn't know and probably should have known as a staffer.
NaKeisha M.
Simona gave great examples and we went through a lot of helpful exercises. She was personable and engaged the class in meaningful conversations. It was a great class!
Molly H.
Hands on and very informative.
Thomas Pescatore
This class was very interesting and informative. I will be recommending it to my colleagues and using the material in my work. It gave a wonderful overview of all things contracting without getting bogged down in trivial details. Anna was absolutely wonderful! So knowledgeable and able to keep the material interesting throughout the entire three-day class!
Ellie M.
Mrs. Mendoza was an excellent instructor. I really enjoyed hearing about her career experiences and the relation to the course subject. The content was relevant and immediately applicable to my current work assignment.
Nichol B.
The instructor was excellent and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it to my colleagues.
April Royal
The class materials were well organized. Enjoyable and awesome training sessions. The instructor was very engaging. I appreciated and respect her teaching experiences. I loved her positive energy and great teaching skills. Thank you for your effort and professionalism. Overall, this training very useful and applicable to my work. Thank you.
Jea P.
I am 100% confident that this course is one of the greatest course I have ever taken. I believe this is all about how the instructor takes the lead at the beginning of class. With that being said, I really appreciate Ms. Corbin and her dedication for this course. She was professional and one of best instructor I have met.
Do-Hoon P.
I would recommend this course to staff who are transitioning into a lead position for a baseline understanding of analytics. The value of understanding trends to help augment and avoid gaps in operations is useful.
Joseph Cushard
I left this training with numerous study materials and a plan to use as I continue my journey as a classifier. Mr. Rodieck, was GREAT!! His patience is with the class was outstanding. Finishing the class, I feel I can confidently move forward.
Latoya J.
I would recommend this class to any HR professional in the federal Government. The lessons learned during this course can be beneficial no matter what area you work in. Gloria was AMAZING...can not stress that enough. Some of the topics can be a bit dull but she made sure to keep it engaging and interesting.
Brian Allen
The instructor was very interactive with the class. Also, very knowledgeable of the class material and gave real life examples.
Williams M.
Ms. Simona Tautkus explained everything great and used a lot of real life experiences.
Danielle F.
Gloria quickly assessed and learned the attendees level of knowledge and experience with the subject matter. She was able to keep the class engaged and presented the material in a professional manner and it was clear she was a SME in staffing and placement.
Leah M.
Simone is a great instructor! She kept a good pace, and explained everything in a helpful way to make learning better. I feel like I can do Classification now.
Paula Small
I had a great time and I really liked the in-person class. This was very helpful for my role and the instructor was helpful and explained everything in great detail.
Hans W.
The class is very nice and comfortable for learning. The professor is very professional and great at his job.
Jazzy H.
This training opened up my mind and expands my experience in many ways. I can now go back to work and be able to conduct an audit.
Lois M.
The course gave me a better understanding on multiple things with classification. Instructor was also very engaging and kept everyone involved.
Trey H.
Instructor was amazing, kept me very interested in the material and didn't just read from the pages. Very knowledgeable and gave lots of examples and personal experience.
Cassandra M.
Mr. Rodieck was phenomenal. He instructs with such knowledge, confidence, and poise. He knows his stuff and he willingly shares his experiences. This was a great refresher for me. It helps to learn in this setting with your colleagues. We are able to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another as well as our instructor. You will leave this class with a full toolbox of all things classification.
Robin R.
I was very nervous taking this class because I've never had any Classification training and I know it's a lot, but I enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Mr. Rodieck was an awesome instructor! He was so very patient with questions. He made it easy to understand and he made it entertaining as well. I would definitely take another class of his!
Brandi M.
Great experience with this course. Excellent instructor - very personable. I enjoyed and learned so very much! So much information provided.
Martha G.
This was an excellent introduction to classification. This has been one of the best classes that I have participated in. I look forward to taking more classes with this instructor and graduate school. I feel much more confident in returning to my workplace and applying the classification principles I have learned.
George Hudlin
Richard was very patient, helpful, and an awesome instructor.
Elfida Cruz
Perfect course! Alan did a great job instructing. Great course with lots of information!
Josephine J.
Great instruction, specific and updated processes.
Linde Pusateri
Good course to reinforce key learning points during my first 2 years as an auditor with my agency. I really like the new platform for managing and administering class content. It's easy to share documents from the instructor to the student and vice versa. Michelle is highly proficient, knowledgeable, and motivated to help students.
Stephen D.
Mrs. Coachman is so knowledgeable and I really enjoyed her instruction.
Emerald G.
This class was EXTREMELY helpful! I would surely look for other classes she is teaching! She made the information fun and exciting.
Maurice T.
Great class- great energy. Really enjoyed Charles Byrd as an instructor. He was full of great information and examples. "Filled in all the gaps!"
Caron H.
Instructor has an excellent understanding of principles for verifying student understanding and reinforcing concepts learned.
Michael R.
Excellent learning experience. It will help me do a better job at my agency. Excellent and experienced instructor!
Mayra R.
I truly found this course to be informative and the instructor was amazing. I enjoyed the experience and look forward to another course with Graduate School.
Veronica Bustamante
This 3-day course was great! Very helpful. Content was informational and will be useful when applying to a specific job. My instructor, Melanie, was very thorough and informative.
Julia N.
Instructor was personable and very knowledgeable on the subject matter.
Hillary D.
Gloria created a very welcome and encouraging training environment.
Ranisha D.
Overall, I learned a lot from this course.
Alicia C.
Ms. Scully was very engaging and concise in the presentation of the content and kept an open mind to the needs of the student's style of learning. Used visual and demonstration with exercises and prompts to garner learning which enhanced the concepts and gave applicability. Great experience will recommend to peers.
Danish A.
The class was very easy to follow and instructor was very communicative.
Ryan B.
I enjoyed the class, the team activities and the interactions with the instructor and the rest of the participants. The class helped me remember foundation concepts.
Brenda R.
Betsy was very knowledgeable and provide great insight on audit findings. I recommend this class and Betsy as the instructor.
Allen Ellerbe, III
The instructor was very knowledgeable and I appreciated how she adjusted the instruction to mirror the class needs.
Cynthia G.
Trina is a great instructor for this course. This class was well structured, and material was aligned with resources from OPM. I learned a lot about classification from this class.
Milica Mitchell
Ms. Cassandra is beyond knowledgeable and an excellent subject matter expert in this area. Overall, I was pleased and would take a course with this instructor again.
Pharren C.
Knowledgeable instructor.
Dana-Lynn J.
I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot of valuable things to help me in my current position and to help advance my career. Cassandra Jordon did an amazing job juggling an in-person class and two people virtually. I was taking the class virtually from Kuwait. She stopped when I had any questions. Sometimes she allowed me to stay on a little afterwards to get any material when I internet skipped out. She is very knowledge with this subject. I really enjoyed her as an instructor.
Danielle S.
The content was very well done. Gloria was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and fun. She was patient with non-staffers as well as junior staffers.
Roger G.
Instructors were very thorough and had great examples. Very personable, I loved both instructors.
Christina D.
Both instructors Frank and Judy did a great job to help me better understand everything. Especially CLG and Windfall, something that had me confused in the past.
Robert O.
My overall experience was very positive as I feel I gained a lot of insight regarding Pay Setting. The class content and examples are really helpful as they relate to our daily work lives. It is also helpful that we can always go back and reference the material. The instructor was very knowledgeable, organized, and provided clarity for our Pay Setting Class. She made all objectives clear and was very approachable. She made sure all of our questions were answered and made us comfortable in the classroom setting.
Brittney B.
I have taken 3 previous HR classes, and this was by far the best yet. I love the small class size. Breaking out into groups to complete exercises was so fun and educational. Meeting people from other entities and walks of life made it feel less like a class and more like a team building exercise. This course covers a huge portion of HR. We touched on every subject. The instructor was amazing. He allowed for discussions and opinions. He made the course fun and informative. I hope to have him in future courses.
Nancy B.
Material was relevant to the work I perform daily. Can use over and over again to review and refresh.
Nicole R.
Excellent content - easy to ready modules and addressing important, including new information; exercises and knowledge checks very well structured. Excellent description of the roles of the CO, COR, Contractors.
Rosaly C.
Dr. Frazier was interactive and entertaining on a challenging subject. He encouraged questions, discussion, and role play to help the class address real-life situations. He used real life examples from his experiences to illustrate many of the topics and went beyond the materials when it will help address a question posed by the class.
Amanda F.
Dr. Frazier was interactive and entertaining on a challenging subject. He encouraged questions, discussion, and role play to help the class address real-life situations. He used real life examples from his experiences to illustrate many of the topics and went beyond the materials when it will help address a question posed by the class.
Amanda F.
Graduate School is where you rise and where your resilience deepens, and your potential expands beyond limits. It's not just a place to learn, it's where you become the most powerful, intellectual version of yourself!
Tina Cooper
Taking this class was such a great experience! Even though there were only two of us, the small group setting made the lessons feel personal and engaging. Our instructor made every session fun with their sense of humor and down-to-earth approach, making the material easier to understand and really enjoyable to learn. They were relatable, approachable, and lightened the class atmosphere while ensuring we walked away with fundamental knowledge and skills. The in-person experience was absolutely worth it, and I’d highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking for both learning and laughter.
Ines Hungria
I enjoyed the course. It was a lot of material, but overall, I feel more prepared for the upcoming days. Ms. Gloria is EXCELLENT! She's lively and able to relate the course material to real-life events, past or present.
Kimberly M.
Content and exercise were on point with the subject content. Gloria was very knowledgeable in the subject content and thorough.
Cassandra J.
Excellent class, the instructor provided details needed.
Shellyann T.
Excellent class, the instructor provided details needed.
Shellyann T.
Worth the time to learn from this class.
Casey S.
Worth the time to learn from this class.
Casey S.
Excellent materials. Patti is very thorough and easy to understand. I can tell she loved teaching which kept me engaged.
Steven W.
The instructor (Patti Mulvey Moore) was great! I will definitely take her course again.
Harold Logan
Taking this class was such a great experience! Even though there were only two of us, the small group setting made the lessons feel personal and engaging. Our instructor made every session fun with their sense of humor and down-to-earth approach, making the material easier to understand and really enjoyable to learn. They were relatable, approachable, and lightened the class atmosphere while ensuring we walked away with fundamental knowledge and skills. The in-person experience was absolutely worth it, and I’d highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking for both learning and laughter.
Ines Hungria
I really like this class. It helped me to understand the basics of governmental auditing. Now, I do feel like it should be less then 8 hours but I truly enjoyed every last bit of it!
Kamryn Watkins
Chris did a great job running the class, was extremely knowledgeable and was very personable and approachable.
Elisha H.
I had a great overall experience with this course. I not only learned useful concepts but also gained practical insights that I can apply while in HR rotations. The instructor’s expertise and engagement made the learning process enjoyable and impactful.
Ebone' H.
Highly recommend GSUSA courses for all Federal Government employees for both knowledge enhancement and career growth. Instructors are duty experts and believe in their role.
Lucas koch
Instructor taught well. She is punctual, compassionate, and easy to follow the content. She possesses LOTS of knowledge that I do appreciate listening to her.
Johnny Z.
Graduate school has transformed how I approach federal employee development, equipping me with strategic insight, analytical depth, and the leadership tools needed to drive mission success. It’s not just education; it’s empowerment!
Gregory Piotrowski
Barbara was very clear and knowledgeable. It was beneficial and pertained to my current duties. I enjoyed the class and look forward to future courses.
John T.
Our Federal Government Training are rated 4.7 stars by 9,838 students
I am 100% confident that this course is one of the greatest course I have ever taken. I believe this is all about how the instructor takes the lead at the beginning of class. With that being said, I really appreciate Ms. Corbin and her dedication for this course. She was professional and one of best instructor I have met.
The class materials were well organized. Enjoyable and awesome training sessions. The instructor was very engaging. I appreciated and respect her teaching experiences. I loved her positive energy and great teaching skills. Thank you for your effort and professionalism. Overall, this training very useful and applicable to my work. Thank you.
The instructor was excellent and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it to my colleagues.
This class was very interesting and informative. I will be recommending it to my colleagues and using the material in my work. It gave a wonderful overview of all things contracting without getting bogged down in trivial details. Anna was absolutely wonderful! So knowledgeable and able to keep the material interesting throughout the entire three-day class!
Mrs. Mendoza was an excellent instructor. I really enjoyed hearing about her career experiences and the relation to the course subject. The content was relevant and immediately applicable to my current work assignment.
Hands on and very informative.
I would recommend this course to staff who are transitioning into a lead position for a baseline understanding of analytics. The value of understanding trends to help augment and avoid gaps in operations is useful.
I left this training with numerous study materials and a plan to use as I continue my journey as a classifier. Mr. Rodieck, was GREAT!! His patience is with the class was outstanding. Finishing the class, I feel I can confidently move forward.
I would recommend this class to any HR professional in the federal Government. The lessons learned during this course can be beneficial no matter what area you work in. Gloria was AMAZING...can not stress that enough. Some of the topics can be a bit dull but she made sure to keep it engaging and interesting.
The instructor was very interactive with the class. Also, very knowledgeable of the class material and gave real life examples.
Great experience and Outstanding Class Teacher. Mr. Rodieck is the best teacher for this class. I've had him for this class and others and it always amazes me how much more I learn and take with me to my job as far as improving in my job.
Richard was very patient, helpful, and an awesome instructor.
This was an excellent introduction to classification. This has been one of the best classes that I have participated in. I look forward to taking more classes with this instructor and graduate school. I feel much more confident in returning to my workplace and applying the classification principles I have learned.
Great experience with this course. Excellent instructor - very personable. I enjoyed and learned so very much! So much information provided.
I was very nervous taking this class because I've never had any Classification training and I know it's a lot, but I enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Mr. Rodieck was an awesome instructor! He was so very patient with questions. He made it easy to understand and he made it entertaining as well. I would definitely take another class of his!
Mr. Rodieck was phenomenal. He instructs with such knowledge, confidence, and poise. He knows his stuff and he willingly shares his experiences. This was a great refresher for me. It helps to learn in this setting with your colleagues. We are able to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another as well as our instructor. You will leave this class with a full toolbox of all things classification.
Instructor was amazing, kept me very interested in the material and didn't just read from the pages. Very knowledgeable and gave lots of examples and personal experience.
The course gave me a better understanding on multiple things with classification. Instructor was also very engaging and kept everyone involved.
This training opened up my mind and expands my experience in many ways. I can now go back to work and be able to conduct an audit.
The class is very nice and comfortable for learning. The professor is very professional and great at his job.
I had a great time and I really liked the in-person class. This was very helpful for my role and the instructor was helpful and explained everything in great detail.
Simone is a great instructor! She kept a good pace, and explained everything in a helpful way to make learning better. I feel like I can do Classification now.
Simona gave great examples and we went through a lot of helpful exercises. She was personable and engaged the class in meaningful conversations. It was a great class!
Ms. Simona Tautkus explained everything great and used a lot of real life experiences.
I've attended classes with Patti before and she is phenomenal. Knowledgeable, considerate, the class is managed effectively.
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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. |
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Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives. |
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Develop essential leadership skills to handle diverse personalities, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, more effective teams. |
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Learn to transform data into compelling narratives and visuals that enhance understanding and drive decision-making. |
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Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles. |
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