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 reshaping how government supervisors and HR professionals set expectations, measure outcomes, and recognize employees. This 4-hour interactive training gives federal staff practical, responsible ways to bring AI into every stage of the performance cycle, grounded in real government examples and current OPM guidance.
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.
This class was excellent overall. Very knowledgeable instructor.
Rochelle R.
I really enjoyed the class; it was a lot to unpack in one day. I look forward to more courses taught by Michael. He was very knowledgeable and encouraged discussions amongst the students.
Gary F.
Mr. Binder was knowledgeable on the subject, engaging, and shared relatable information based on his experiences.
Giselle G.
I very much enjoyed the course and would recommend it. Especially for employees who are new to performance management.
Tracy Mayo
The Federal Performance Management course should be taken by not only HR specialists but also by supervisors to gain thorough knowledge on how to communicate, develop and rate employees effectively and efficiently. It is a well structured course that gives employees opportunities to interact with federal workers from other agencies and gain new ideas from how each agency conducts their Performance Management.
Nyoka Shattock
Great instructor, very knowledgeable and ensured we all understood the material throughout the class.
Deirdre M.
The instructor was very knowledgeable, and the pace was perfect. The practical application and collaboration were great. They added additional value to the training. Also, the course was easy to follow.
Cesar L.
I enjoyed all the course exercises and interactions with other participants. We had a great and interactive group. Very helpful information to know as HR specialists advising supervisors. The course would also be very beneficial for supervisors to take.
Kay K.
The instructor had wonderful real-world stories to highlight the coursework. Learned great foundational skills.
Christie C.
The material is relevant to the class and my organization. Amazing experience.
Kinda A.
Mr. Robinson was an excellent instructor. He has the experience, demeanor, and facilitation skills that maximized the value of the training.
James K.
I enjoyed how the class built a foundation for understanding the structure of federal government performance management. The transition on how to handle different scenarios as they come up added great value. The opportunity to break into smaller breakout sessions was helpful for understanding how other agencies work and address familiar issues. I was able to get some really good ideas to take back with me.
Ingrid D.
Barbara was great. She provided lots of real-life examples that helped me understand the theories in practice. I also appreciated her extensive experience and stories.
Vy T.
The instructor was great! She engaged the class in great discussions and shared relevant stories from her own experiences.
Melissa M.
Great job with instruction - one of the best performance management courses I have had in my 34 year federal career.
Tambour E.
Our Performance Management Training are rated 4.6 stars by 85 students
Great job with instruction - one of the best performance management courses I have had in my 34 year federal career.
Mr. Robinson was an excellent instructor. He has the experience, demeanor, and facilitation skills that maximized the value of the training.
The material is relevant to the class and my organization. Amazing experience.
The instructor had wonderful real-world stories to highlight the coursework. Learned great foundational skills.
I very much enjoyed the course and would recommend it. Especially for employees who are new to performance management.
I enjoyed all the course exercises and interactions with other participants. We had a great and interactive group. Very helpful information to know as HR specialists advising supervisors. The course would also be very beneficial for supervisors to take.
The instructor was very knowledgeable, and the pace was perfect. The practical application and collaboration were great. They added additional value to the training. Also, the course was easy to follow.
The Federal Performance Management course should be taken by not only HR specialists but also by supervisors to gain thorough knowledge on how to communicate, develop and rate employees effectively and efficiently. It is a well structured course that gives employees opportunities to interact with federal workers from other agencies and gain new ideas from how each agency conducts their Performance Management.
Great instructor, very knowledgeable and ensured we all understood the material throughout the class.
The instructor was great! She engaged the class in great discussions and shared relevant stories from her own experiences.
Barbara was great. She provided lots of real-life examples that helped me understand the theories in practice. I also appreciated her extensive experience and stories.
I enjoyed how the class built a foundation for understanding the structure of federal government performance management. The transition on how to handle different scenarios as they come up added great value. The opportunity to break into smaller breakout sessions was helpful for understanding how other agencies work and address familiar issues. I was able to get some really good ideas to take back with me.
Mr. Binder was knowledgeable on the subject, engaging, and shared relatable information based on his experiences.
I really enjoyed the class; it was a lot to unpack in one day. I look forward to more courses taught by Michael. He was very knowledgeable and encouraged discussions amongst the students.
This class was excellent overall. Very knowledgeable instructor.
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.
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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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| October 2026 | |||
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October 7–9
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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| November 2026 | |||
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November 2–4
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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November 24
Tuesday
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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