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.
Solution-oriented human capital strategies have become an important federal government priority. Our courses help HR staff, and federal supervisors and managers gain the skills they need to develop and maintain these essential strategies and practices.
Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.
Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how government agencies measure, analyze, and improve organizational and employee performance. This four-hour interactive training equips government employees with knowledge and practical tools to harness AI for more effective, data-driven performance management.
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.
Great videos. The instructor was very pleasant and nice.
Kimberly B.
Great class! Very good content.
Keshia G.
My overall experience was great. I found the course to be very informative.
Tnisha A.
Tammy was great - she was knowledgeable about the topic and provided real-life examples but still allowed for students to share in breakout rooms and debrief after activities. Overall, I had a good experience.
Amber B.
Content was great and useful. I would like to incorporate this knowledge into my Agency resources and training material. The instructor was very thorough and knew the material. She was very responsive to questions and was supportive of our examples.
Constance C.
Excellent resources and tools that can be used at the worksite. Good class and very knowledgeable teacher.
Sherry S.
I would recommend this course to others. The instructor was also very knowledgeable and flexible.
Sarah B.
Great information for supervisors.
Tatiana A.
Extremely comprehensive and the participant guide will be a very useful resource going forward. Instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject material and possesses extensive "hands-on" experience in the area of performance management.
Raymond W.
I learned practices and techniques to take back into my job. Betsy was very effective. She called on all of us and kept the conversation moving forward.
Eugenia S.
I enjoyed the class. I really appreciated Betsy's knowledge and experience in this area, her insights were invaluable.
Katherine B.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions and real-life problems students had. Thanks, Graduate School!
Julie L.
Very engaging and knowledgeable!
Michael B.
Awesome instructor who provided good knowledge. I would recommend taking this class.
Ramon M.
This class covers a range of issues, tips, and reminders about best practices for managing Federal Employees. It's useful for new and experienced supervisors. Carla Smocks is very knowledgeable and personable. She shared relevant examples from her own experience to augment the material. Her facilitation skills were excellent - she acknowledged contributions from everyone and made sure our questions and concerns were addressed.
Elizabeth Borstad
The instructor was very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful. This course covered all the relevant information that we encounter as supervisors.
Kimberly H.
Very useful class. The instructor was good and provided good examples.
John P.
Great refresher with new ideas for moving forward. Exceptional, insightful instructor.
Timothy W.
Great class--just the right amount of time. The instructor had a good, conversational manner with sage advice.
Marie G.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Chi O.
This Federal Performance Management course exceeded my expectations. The content was practical, clearly presented, and immediately applicable to real supervisory challenges. I left the training more confident, better equipped, and genuinely inspired to strengthen performance management in my organization.
Devon Lee
Really appreciated this class as the material is highly relevant to my responsibilities at work. Would recommend to others! Marguerite was a great instructor. She was very knowledgeable and would check in periodically with the class to make sure we were remembering and retaining the information accurately. She was attentive and created an environment where we could speak up with questions or comments throughout the lectures, which resulted in a lot of interesting discussions related to the course material.
Edith C.
All Budget Analysts should be required to take this course. Great experience. Excellent instructor and very knowledgeable about the Budget World!
Kevin Montgomery
Good content and tips that I can take back to the job. The instructor did a good job of speaking to relevant situations and applicable examples.
Zachary W.
Our Performance Management Training are rated 4.4 stars by 30 students
Good content and tips that I can take back to the job. The instructor did a good job of speaking to relevant situations and applicable examples.
All Budget Analysts should be required to take this course. Great experience. Excellent instructor and very knowledgeable about the Budget World!
Really appreciated this class as the material is highly relevant to my responsibilities at work. Would recommend to others! Marguerite was a great instructor. She was very knowledgeable and would check in periodically with the class to make sure we were remembering and retaining the information accurately. She was attentive and created an environment where we could speak up with questions or comments throughout the lectures, which resulted in a lot of interesting discussions related to the course material.
This Federal Performance Management course exceeded my expectations. The content was practical, clearly presented, and immediately applicable to real supervisory challenges. I left the training more confident, better equipped, and genuinely inspired to strengthen performance management in my organization.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Great class--just the right amount of time. The instructor had a good, conversational manner with sage advice.
Great refresher with new ideas for moving forward. Exceptional, insightful instructor.
Very useful class. The instructor was good and provided good examples.
The instructor was very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful. This course covered all the relevant information that we encounter as supervisors.
This class covers a range of issues, tips, and reminders about best practices for managing Federal Employees. It's useful for new and experienced supervisors. Carla Smocks is very knowledgeable and personable. She shared relevant examples from her own experience to augment the material. Her facilitation skills were excellent - she acknowledged contributions from everyone and made sure our questions and concerns were addressed.
Awesome instructor who provided good knowledge. I would recommend taking this class.
Very engaging and knowledgeable!
I learned practices and techniques to take back into my job. Betsy was very effective. She called on all of us and kept the conversation moving forward.
I enjoyed the class. I really appreciated Betsy's knowledge and experience in this area, her insights were invaluable.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions and real-life problems students had. Thanks, Graduate School!
Great information for supervisors.
Extremely comprehensive and the participant guide will be a very useful resource going forward. Instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject material and possesses extensive "hands-on" experience in the area of performance management.
Content was great and useful. I would like to incorporate this knowledge into my Agency resources and training material. The instructor was very thorough and knew the material. She was very responsive to questions and was supportive of our examples.
Excellent resources and tools that can be used at the worksite. Good class and very knowledgeable teacher.
I would recommend this course to others. The instructor was also very knowledgeable and flexible.
Tammy was great - she was knowledgeable about the topic and provided real-life examples but still allowed for students to share in breakout rooms and debrief after activities. Overall, I had a good experience.
My overall experience was great. I found the course to be very informative.
Great class! Very good content.
Great videos. The instructor was very pleasant and nice.
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All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
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June 22
Monday
9–5pm
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$649
1 Day
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Equip audit managers with coaching techniques and performance tools to motivate, develop, and manage audit staff effectively. |
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| July 2026 | |||
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July 8–10
Wednesday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,199
3 Days
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Understand how performance measurement connects to strategic planning and budget decision-making under GPRA, GPRAMA, and OMB Circular A‑11. |
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July 29–31
Wednesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,299
3 Days
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Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems. |
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| September 2026 | |||
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September 9–11
Wednesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,299
3 Days
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Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems. |
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September 14
Monday
9–5pm
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$649
1 Day
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Equip audit managers with coaching techniques and performance tools to motivate, develop, and manage audit staff effectively. |
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