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.
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
Our Performance Management Training are rated 4.4 stars by 20 students
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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Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
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March 9
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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March 25–27
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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| April 2026 | |||
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April 27–29
Monday to Wednesday
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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April 27–29
Monday to Wednesday
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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| June 2026 | |||
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June 2–4
Tuesday to Thursday
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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