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Federal Employee Retirement Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

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Tailored specifically to federal systems, our retirement courses cover annuities, health and life insurance benefits, and more, whether the goal is to improve retirement readiness or to train for benefits counseling.

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  • Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)

    • IDBENE8120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course

    • IDBENE7102
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire the information you need to make fully informed decisions about retirement. Gain valuable retirement planning information related to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Learn how Social Security benefits are calculated, and how your health and life insurance benefits carry over into retirement. Learn about Medicare and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options. Receive an overview of financial, estate, and "life" planning.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (CSRS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand CSRS retirement calculations, coverage options, and post-retirement benefits for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (FERS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Course

    • IDBENE7201
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.

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Upcoming Employee Retirement Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

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August 2025
Pre-Retirement Planning for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Course
August 28–29
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$899
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.

September 2025
CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
September 9–12
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,699
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)
September 11–12
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$799
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.

Pre-Retirement Planning Course (CSRS Participants Only)
September 11–12
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$799
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Understand CSRS retirement calculations, coverage options, and post-retirement benefits for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.

CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
September 23–26
Tuesday to Friday 8:30–4pm
$1,699
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

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