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Our courses provide both the foundation and details that HR practitioners need in order to help management conduct these interactions legally and in a way that helps agencies to successfully accomplish their mission.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)

    • IDLABR7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the fundamental principles and policies governing federal employee rights and responsibilities, including performance management, discipline, and leave issues.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    • IDLABR8110
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

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  • Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

    • IDLABR7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.

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  • Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

    • IDLABR7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

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  • Federal Performance Management Course

    • IDLABR7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.

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  • Family and Medical Leave Act for Supervisors and HR Practitioners Course

    • IDPMGT7510
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Understand the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to effectively manage leave requests and ensure compliance.

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  • Certified Federal HR Practitioner (cFHRP) Level I Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRP1.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 18 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.

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  • Certified Federal HR Advisor (cFHRA) Level II Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRA2.CP
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 15 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.

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Upcoming Employee Relations and Conduct Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

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September 2025
Establishing Effective Relationships With Employees Course
September 8–9
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Develop strategies to build productive and supportive relationships with employees that enhance morale, accountability, and performance.

Fair Labor Standards Act Course
September 10–11
Wednesday to Thursday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Gain the knowledge to correctly apply Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions, including overtime, travel, and compliance responsibilities.

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course
September 11–12
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)
September 24–26
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,299
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

October 2025
Fair Labor Standards Act Course (Self-Paced)
October 1
Wednesday 12–11:45pm
$899
12 Hours
Washington, DC or Live Online

Equip yourself with the information, understanding, and ability to correctly apply the provisions of the FLSA. Learn the general principles of FLSA and the administrative procedures by which covered work time must be compensated; how hours of work and scheduling of work become important factors when considering overtime pay entitlements; how to treat time outside regular work hours spent traveling away from the official duty station; and the responsibilities of those who have to ensure that FLSA provisions are not violated. This course is part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management

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