Outstanding! I can now calculate service dates and be confident in my results. 5 stars for me.
Instructor was knowledgeable, patient, kind, humorous, professional, prompt, and kept the information interesting.
This class was the first paid training I have taken in several years. The value of the coursework and the experience of the instructor were well worth the cost. I'll definitely be back for more training in the near future.
The instructor was very thorough and spoke clearly. I would recommend to others.
The instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject and used real‑world experiences to illustrate how the concepts are applied in practice. The class content and materials were appropriate for the subject. The activities were perfectly aligned with the course objectives and provided great practice for practical application in real‑world scenarios.
Great experience! Great instructor kept engagement.
I recommend this class for Government employees.
The instructor was very informative and made sure that the students were learning and understanding the materials. I would recommend this course to anyone involved in the budget/fiscal process and responsibilities.
The instructor was very helpful and informative. Yes, I would highly recommend the class.
Very enthusiastic instructor. Knowledgeable in the material and kept me engaged! Overall would love to take another course conducted by this instructor!
Very thorough. Great instructor who knows his stuff. I appreciate his knowledge and his stories. Thank you. I appreciate the slides and guides. I will definitely be using it as reference for my job.
Great instructor. Gave breaks when felt needed. Taught the information with the hopes of students actually learning.
Very informative and easy to follow along. Great advice as well. Great links and content provided.
The instructor was very energetic and knowledgeable. Loved all the links to resources that you can always go back to when needed.
The instructor was highly knowledgeable. This course serves as an excellent introduction to SCD calculations—covering Leave, TSP, Retirement, RIF, and Severance Pay—and is a must-take for HR professionals. If you are looking to master the process of calculating SCDs by hand, this course will absolutely teach you how.
Great instructor who was able to answer all questions. The content was perfect.
This class was just right for me, giving me a high-level overview of the federal budgeting and accounting process. The instructor was able to convey his experience, knowledge, and course material in an easily digestible manner. I appreciated his pacing and the explanations that were not just a visible copy of the text but pulled from real-world examples.
The instructor presented the material clearly and demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject.
Great training!
Excellent course, I would recommend it!
Great class and great interactions with classmates. The instructor clearly explained important training points, took time to answer questions, and went in-depth on explaining case studies and how to utilize the resources provided.
The instructor was very knowledgeable, brought in relevant examples, and provided context for how various rules may or may not be applied.
The instructor was very knowledgeable about the content. I also enjoyed working in groups.
Loved the training. The class was informative and gave a great introduction to SCD calculation. I didn't realize the nuances involved. Very knowledgeable instructor.
I highly recommend this class for anyone calculating SCDs!
Very helpful instructor. All necessary course materials were provided and easy to use.
I've enjoyed learning from Mrs. Scully, and my budget execution knowledge is greater because of her. She gives real-world situations that are easily understood.
Ms. Scully is very knowledgeable. I appreciate her teaching style and her use of the Socratic method to keep everyone engaged and paying attention. I would use GSUSA again.
Thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was informative and relevant to my day-to-day work. The instructor did an excellent job of linking class work to real-life scenarios.
Excellent class. The instructor was a great communicator.
The content was rich. I'm new to the budget process, so all the information is needed, though it's a lot to take in. I enjoyed the engagement in this class.
I would recommend this class to all levels of travel understanding, and to the different departments such as finance and HR. My command will see the benefits of my taking this class right away, as we already have an OCONUS PCS claim to perform. Thank you for your time and patience. Your advice and understanding have made our task much clearer.
Overall, this was an outstanding course. Financial management is a notoriously challenging subject, but the combination of highly informative materials and an incredibly interactive instructor made it an amazing learning experience.
Overall, great course for those who work in accounting/finance.
Great way to get basic knowledge on government travel.
Overall, I had a good experience. The content and level of instruction were appropriate for the scope of the class.
The instructor did a good job of asking relevant questions and keeping the class engaged with the course material throughout the sessions.
I really liked the class, understood most of the concepts, and the explanations were clear.
Good course - it helps to have prior exposure and to have printed out and studied all the handout material before.
It was a great experience. The content was great at breaking everything down, and the exercises helped absorb the material. Tammara was very thorough and extremely insightful.
I have always had a good learning experience with Graduate School USA courses and instructors. I particularly appreciate the Instructors' government experience(s) and expertise.
This class is a great foundational class to introduce individuals to the Financial Management arena.
I really enjoyed the instructor bringing in and telling us about his personal experiences in the class. For me personally, I could relate to many of his experiences. I honestly loved the small class size. It allowed for more one-on-one instruction, we got to go into detail and in depth on more topics that you just can't do with a larger class.
I enjoyed the class. It increased my government accounting knowledge. The instructor was very informative and had a great teaching style.
It was an excellent course that helped me to improve my knowledge of the Federal Budget.
Great class to learn the fundamentals of FM.
Informative instructor. The content was good and provided the overall financial overview.
I thought the class was informative and gave a great overview of the financial management process.
Great class! Very helpful!
The instructor consistently demonstrated strong engagement, clear and effective communication, and a reliable command of the subject matter. His ability to explain complex topics in an accessible and organized manner greatly enhanced my understanding. Throughout the session, the instructor fostered a positive learning environment, encouraged participation, and responded thoughtfully to questions, all of which contributed to an excellent overall learning experience.
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