Federal Position Classification & Management Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining.

Vanessa T.

One of the best classes I have taken.

Marchel Davis

I would rate my overall experience as excellent. The content and the instructor overall was amazing. I look forward to having more classes that Mr. Richard teaches.

Amanda Martinez

Very positive experience and took away a lot of great information.

Robin S.

Trina Petty was outstanding and provided very knowledgeable information. I would highly recommend this course for those needing knowledge in position management.

Esteban M.

Classification is NOT my favorite HR subject, but Arlene made it enjoyable.

Latrice C.

Instructors energy and knowledge were exceptional.

James Jones

I enjoyed this class. The layout was easy to understand. The instructor was awesome and extremely knowledgeable and interacting and lively.

Cayla C.

The instructor was very informative. She kept the class interesting and fun.

Tara S.

This was an excellent course. I learned a lot.

Milica M.

Loved Trina- she's passionate about teaching this class, kept everyone engaged, and kept us on our toes!

Anne J.

Instructor was knowledgeable and experienced in the field. She was able to use her real world examples from her career to guide us through. The timing of this class was perfect as the government restructures who and how we work. Great class, great instructor, and I am glad I was able to take this class!

Maliah Morgan

One of the best classes I've taken in a very long time. Kept me engaged the entire time and didn't want to miss any part of it.

Katie Hayden

Mrs. Otto was very professional and kept the training on schedule while entertaining. There was a lot of material to cover and in the beginning I was not sure we would be able to cover everything, but we did! I enjoyed the small class size and everyone was able to contribute to the discussion, ask questions and receive answers. This class was really good for a first time student in the virtual classroom.

Muriel B.

Trina Petty is a great instructor! She made the training fun and engaging. She's super knowledgeable, always willing to help and explain in detail that makes learning easier. I'm glad she equipped me with tools I can actually use.

Gwendalyn F.

This class was very informative. My instructor, Arlene, was amazing. She took her time with each module. Very rare you get an instructor who enjoys what they are teaching so it makes learning a new skill enjoyable.

Tashika D.

The instructor was upbeat and personable. She had a wealth of knowledge that she shared throughout the training. Overall, I had a good experience. I liked how the course content was relative to the subject and provided a lot of information that can be used for future application.

Erin S.

There was a lot of great information shared and I liked the participation.

Rhoda Williams

The content is very relevant in this current climate and the instructor was engaging and knowledgeable.

Candace B.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and allowed the class opportunity to share their experiences with scenarios taught in the class. As a beginner level class, I feel like the materials covered the basis of position management.

Twanna D.

Really thorough and great class! It was easy to understand and I enjoyed how informative the instructor was; she spoke with such a deep background and expertise.

Rose F.

This is great awareness and application to have to usefully consult with customers and support NASA HR operations partners. The break outs and exercises and sharing experiences across participants were most helpful!

Sarah Mccrea

Good class, instructor kept it interesting.

Cassandra J.

I had a great experience. The instructor made sure that we stayed on track, we stayed on the agenda. She was very interactive and overall, a great instructor.

Ronneshia B.

Very informative course. Best instructor I have had from the Grad School. Appreciate the expertise that was lent. Learned so much from this class and appreciate the knowledge.

Joyce K.

Instructor did a great job keeping the course interactive and the exercises kept me engaged in the material while still being able to take back the guides, notes, and materials with me to best understand the course. Definitely helped when needed to get our creative juices going and learned a lot from other participants.

Kevin Denby

Laid out in a very logical order, helpful to walk through examples together in groups and as a class. The instructor was also very knowledgeable about the subject area and able to answer questions thoroughly!

Rose F.

I enjoyed the course. Ashley was very entertaining! She was able to keep everyone engaged on course content, sharing personal stories and was very knowledgeable.

Jessica M.

Ms. Ashley was very informative and fun to listen to.

Amanda S.

My instructor was very knowledgeable and thorough with the course material. I like how we are able to apply it to real scenarios so we could see it in action.

Nadia S.

Highly recommend this course! It was packed with lots of info. I learned a lot and am happy to say it will also help in my job.

Ed L.

I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot and enjoyed the interactive class exercises. It was a good amount of material covered for the amount of class time. My instructor was also very communicative, friendly, and easy to understand.

Erin K.

Each class I've taken with Graduate School is well organized and taught by knowledgable teachers. Thank you!

Jennifer Young

Instructor was knowledgeable. She stayed in contact during break out sessions for any questions or clarification. The content was good and valid. We actually had several that work with WG so it was nice to actually learn more of those.

Traci B.

Content was interesting and participant guide was helpful and easy to follow. Instructor was engaging, funny, and made the content interesting with examples and real life scenarios.

Lohr D.

Richard was so sweet, funny, and caring! I have 0 background in classification but his breakdown/materials were very helpful.

Brianna H.

Very knowledgeable. Thank you!

Nicole S.

Katie Todd was personable, very knowledgeable, and helpful in supplementing the written material. She allowed us learners to share our experiences; provided coaching notes; offered to assist before/after the class with any HR matters; and kept us engaged at all times!

Kevin W.

Gave me insight into Position Management tools, which was cool. Per the instructor - Mission is one of the most if not the most important factor in PM.

Janelle Langland

The instructors are what make the Grad School USA great! I appreciated Katie's approach to the material and the experience she brought to each lesson. She is very knowledgeable and was a great resource as we moved through each module.

Alicia C.

I came away feeling better energized to speak with my managers and organizations regarding some of the issues they are experiencing based upon the knowledge that I was provided over the last 2 days.

Paula Mingo

Katie Todd was an amazing instructor. Her knowledge, insight, and personality were the highlights of this learning experience.

Bryant Sarratt

Content was good and exercises were engaging. Ashley was very engaging and fun to listen to.

Civitello A.

This class pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I've gained so much confidence and can't wait to apply what I've learned.

Sharon H.

The instructor did a great job delivering the course material. She was able to provide detailed information and examples that were supported by regulations and policies.

Jacqueline J.

Lots of good information, great resources, and fantastic discussion about classification principles and processes.

Constance W.

Instructor was very knowledgeable and easy to learn from.

Amanda G.

Awesome energy, helpful, and a great communicator.

Kellie K.

I recommend this class for those looking for an overview of Position Classification!

Stephanie F.

Great course! Very well organized and provided excellent information.

Cassandra C.

Great course. Good material, nice layout.

Carla K.

Awesome instructor and provided a lot of insight into classification and position management/consultation.

Alicia Hatfield

Class was great and instructor was clear, concise and very informative. Learned more on how to apply benchmarks.

Brenda Balli

Class material covered was very informational. Really enjoyed the additional information from their own experience and how they handled certain situations.

Erin C.

All in all, I had a positive learning experience. The content was relevant and aligned well with the course objectives. The instructors knowledge of the subject matter was evident, and I could tell you genuinely cared about our learning.

Risa G.

Overall experience was good. The instructor knew the topic well and was friendly and kind. Gave good feedback and encouraged participation. Didn't force group work, which I enjoy.

Marie B.

Great Training! Mrs. Sandra Mendoza was a great instructor who is very knowledgeable.

Cesar R.

Great set up and wonderful course. Sandy is the best instructor I've ever had at this school.

Baba M.

Very good, clear content. Good information to know. Sandy is great! Lots of experience and knowledge.

Elizabeth W.

Ms. Sandy was amazing. I learned a lot.

Crystal T.

The instructor was awesome and had a wealth of knowledge to share. She was engaging as well.

Samantha J.

The instructor was awesome!

Kelsha B.

Would definitely recommend this class and instructor. Ashley was fantastic! Super engaging, very knowledgeable, and created an environment where we could comfortably share our ideas without worry we would be told it is wrong.

Jade O.

Best Graduate School class I have had. Exceptional instructor! 5+ stars.

Brian B.

Learned something new in addition to learning things better, great class. I would recommend Ashley as an instructor. She made the class fun and very engaging.

Christine Tibbets

Would recommend this course to my peers. Kimberly is very knowledgeable and helpful, easy to understand she took the the time to explain further when needed.

Lisa P.

Great. I learned a lot and have a better understanding about federal management positions.

Stephanie O.

Excellent! I learned a lot and want to be a classifier now.

Adam R.

Amazing course! I must-do for anyone in HR, as classification has a lot of overlap in bot Staffing/Recruitment and Labor/Employee Relations!

Jorge Reyes

Course was a great starter to writing PDs, I am interested to see what other courses are offered. Paul was very knowledgeable and friendly, made course lively and not boring and was able to answer questions completely and explain things in an easily understandable way.

Sara M.

Very well presented, clear and Paul made it easy to understand.

Kathleen C.

It was a great class! Mr. Buckels was a great instructor and explained the concepts really well.

Moira B.

Ms. Deirdre Pearson was fantastic! She did an excellent job asking questions throughout the course to properly tailor the material for our command, which was very well received. I will specifically direct our command training manager to request Ms. Pearson for additional scheduling's of course offerings by the Graduate School.

Eric Bond

It was good information and I highly recommend this course. The instructor was very knowledgeable about this topic. She was able to address all questions and able to explain what reference to find answers.

Amy T.

Cassandra was very knowledgeable and kept us on our toes. Information met my needs.

Sheila L.

Great experience.

Jade Jamison

It was a great experience, and I learned a lot. Cassandra was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Kelvin L.

I frequently work doing PD reviews for the organizations I service. Sometimes managers will ask me on certain things related to the PD and what's allowed or not. Before, I'd take most questions to my supervisor to help and understanding. Now, I have a deeper understanding and great resources to look back to. I really appreciate this course! I'll use all the information to improve in my job.

Patricia Penrose

I love classification. This really helped me decide where I would like to continue my education within HR.

Kim G.

Deirdre did an excellent job. Despite the material being "dry", she demonstrated passion throughout and transformed the material from "dry" to "exciting"!

Anthony Giles

Ms. Deirdre Pearson's presentation of the course material was highly effective. Her extensive knowledge and expertise were invaluable to the course participants and the command as a whole.

Christina N.

Outstanding class overall. I highly recommend this course! Good Class with appropriate content for the subject matter. Outstanding Instructor, very knowledgeable with an exceptional delivery of the content.

John L.

Content was great. Ms. Deirdre is a phenomenal instructor! This was my second time taking one of her classes and I hope to get her again in the future. She breaks the lessons down in a way anyone can understand, ensuring everyone leaves with a complete understanding of the class objectives.

Kaitlyn K.

Loved the class and the instructor.

Allison G.

Graduate School never fails, their instructors are phenomenal and that makes the classes worthwhile. Mrs. Mendoza was knowledgeable and willing to share her experiences with the class.

Robin R.

I left with a better understanding and practical knowledge. Instructor was very knowledgeable and provided different perspectives within the DoD to discuss the modules.

Monique G.

Great class! I recommend it to anyone new to classification or needing a refresher. Immediately applicable, I especially enjoyed the practical exercises.

Nichol B.

Great content and great discussions. Ms. Sandy Ringer Mendoza is an excellent trainer and teacher for this class. I hope to have her for future classes. Thank you Ms. Mendoza.

Elizabeth T.

Great Instructor with a wealth of knowledge.

Cesar R.

Thank you Mrs. Sandy Ringer Mendoza for the wonderful class you provided.

Haider Aljubouri

Had a great time learning and interacting. Great information to know.

Elizabeth W.

My favorite thing about USAGRAD School is hiring SMEs in the subjects they are scheduled to teach. The instructor caring about learning outcomes, and being passionate about the course topics makes all the difference. If I could pick an instructor to each all my classification related courses, it would be Denise Cairo or Deidre. I have taken other courses where the instructors weren't as knowledgeable (some knowledge but didn't spend their career or specialized in the subject they were teaching) which becomes very evident. This is not the case for Denise who imparted students with her wealth of knowledge and experience. So thankful for the opportunity to be mentored in this course.

Charity R.

The class was challenging but it was a good challenge, and the instructor was great!

Elizabeth S.

Overall, I enjoyed the class and am looking forward to signing up for my next course with Graduate School.

Nancy S.

Good course. The content was relevant and applicable, and I will be able to use it in my work.

Sarah L.

I enjoyed the class because of the Instructor. Denise was very thorough presenting the content and was very knowledgeable about the content which makes the class more interesting and helps the audience learn and want to know more and be involved. The content was really good.

Becky Stanley

I enjoyed the class because of the Instructor. Denise was very thorough presenting the content and was very knowledgeable about the content which makes the class more interesting and helps the audience learn and want to know more and be involved. The content was really good.

Becky Stanley

Very thorough, on point.

Randy S.

Denise is very thorough, patient with the class, and a wealth of knowledge.

Kearstyn S.

Very knowledgeable and detailed in explaining the Materials provided by Graduate School and the OPM Standards and references and the why. Overall a great and informative class.

Jaime J.

This is a great class and a fabulous instructor. I did learn several new things.

Carole M.

I learned more about how to apply GSLEG and GSSG. Ms. Denise was very knowledgeable in her delivery of the HR Classification principles for grading and evaluating PD's.

Deanna R.

A good place to start if you need more information on Position Management. I now understand why there are Master degrees in Organizational Theory.

Lesley Bush

Enthusiastic instructor who made learning fun. Trina knew the topic well. The participant guide and course materials will greatly assist me as I apply this knowledge.

Mark L.

I have been attending classes at Graduate School USA since 2012, and I look forward to attending a training class every year there! I am proud that I completed Graduate School's Human Resources Certification Program Levels 1, 2, and 3 over the years. Looking forward to attending my next Graduate School USA class soon.

Keith Ewancio

It was a long, intense class, and the instructor was knowledgeable. We learned a lot together!

Karen S.

The overall experience was beneficial, and we can use the information learned on the job. Trina was very personable and helpful. She provided real life examples and engaged in conversation with the class.

Pamela M.

Awesome class and instructor! The content was concise and covered the essential topics needed. Trina is a very effective instructor who is able to fully engage the class, making the learning experience both easy and enjoyable.

Jacqueline Botello

It was the right course at the right time for the team. Many of the team members thought they knew classification but found out from taking this class, they did not fully know the classification function of HR. It was very eye-opening for the team.

Carla H.

This class is extremely helpful for HR professionals. It helps understand the complex intricacies of position classification.

Adriana Menchaca-Gendron

It was a good class. I learned a lot from this class and cannot wait to take it back into the workplace.

Lindsey H.

It was nice since our class was small and it felt each student could more comfortably address and ask their question.

Melissa B.

Trina Petty is a phenomenal instructor! I was a part of a small session, but Trina made sure that no one was left behind. Her goal was to ensure that everyone had a grasp of writing position descriptions and also utilizing the plethora of resources available to us. This course was fun and interactive and I would love to be a part of any other course where Trina is the instructor. Thank you for everything!

Tyra Sutton