Federal Staffing & Placement Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

Trina is a great instructor for this course. This class was well structured, and material was aligned with resources from OPM. I learned a lot about classification from this class.

Milica Mitchell

Great instruction, specific and updated processes.

Linde Pusateri

I enjoyed the course. It was a lot of material, but overall, I feel more prepared for the upcoming days. Ms. Gloria is EXCELLENT! She's lively and able to relate the course material to real-life events, past or present.

Kimberly M.

The content was very well done. Gloria was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and fun. She was patient with non-staffers as well as junior staffers.

Roger G.

Content and exercise were on point with the subject content. Gloria was very knowledgeable in the subject content and thorough.

Cassandra J.

Excellent materials. Patti is very thorough and easy to understand. I can tell she loved teaching which kept me engaged.

Steven W.

The instructor (Patti Mulvey Moore) was great! I will definitely take her course again.

Harold Logan

Gloria created a very welcome and encouraging training environment.

Ranisha D.

Gloria quickly assessed and learned the attendees level of knowledge and experience with the subject matter. She was able to keep the class engaged and presented the material in a professional manner and it was clear she was a SME in staffing and placement.

Leah M.

Mrs. Patty was good, especially since she had so much ground to cover in a week. I learned some things I didn't know and probably should have known as a staffer.

NaKeisha M.

Great class discussions! Everyone participated, whether they had the correct answer or not. Gloria was very professional. She was very excited about the course material. Her examples were very useful!

Brandie P.

Gloria was terrific. She clearly has a wealth of knowledge on the concepts she teaches and is easily able to simplify complicated concepts. Gloria is kind and engaging, and made it easy to learn something new.

Matthew A.

There is a lot of information in the course. I am definitely leaving more knowledgeable than when I came in. Candace is very patient, and she was able to explain concepts in various ways to help me understand. Loved her.

Fatmata B.

Patti is a wonderful and thoughtful instructor help me gain a deeper understanding of Qualifications standards.

Christopher W.

This was not my first class with Graduate School and I have to say Patti was one of the best instructors. She brought knowledge and experience. If she stated something was her opinion, she made sure to say it was and not fact. She did a thorough job of explaining the laws, regulations and how OPM comes up with the standards. The most enjoyable class I have had from outside my agency since I have been with my current agency. Obtained a passing grade on the end of course test. Should show you how good of an instructor we had.

Jonathan W.

I greatly appreciate the workbook, it is refreshing to see written guidance on this topic. It is very lacking in my agency. Candace is a lovely lady. Very kind, encouraging, patient.

Rebecca E.

I've attended classes with Patti before and she is phenomenal. Knowledgeable, considerate, the class is managed effectively.

Rachel A.

This was a good course and I would recommend it to others. Candace did an outstanding job. She was friendly, courteous, and professional. She did an excellent job sharing her knowledge and actual federal HR work experiences. Her approach assisted me with understanding the materials that were presented. Job well done.

Keith M.

I think the class was great and the instructor was phenomenal.

Kamron R.

This was one of the best classes Ive taken. Mr. Richard explained concepts clearly, encourage participation, and made sure everyone was keeping up. I walked away with valuable knowledge and skills. I would definity recommend this instructor to anyone looking to learn.

Clarissa W.

Gloria was energetic, knowledgeable, direct, personable, organized, and professional.

Erin W.

Ms. Samuels was an awesome instructor. She was patient with questions, and her knowledge and experience were extremely impressive. So much that it helped to put the information into context making more understandable and relatable.

Arvella C.

I would highly recommend this class to all classifiers. The instructor, Mr. Richard Rodieck is an outstanding trainer. Special thanks to everyone made this course possible.

Haider Aljubouri

Great experience and Outstanding Class Teacher. Mr. Rodieck is the best teacher for this class. I've had him for this class and others and it always amazes me how much more I learn and take with me to my job as far as improving in my job.

Elizabeth T.

Richard was very patient, helpful, and an awesome instructor.

Elfida Cruz

This was an excellent introduction to classification. This has been one of the best classes that I have participated in. I look forward to taking more classes with this instructor and graduate school. I feel much more confident in returning to my workplace and applying the classification principles I have learned.

George Hudlin

Great experience with this course. Excellent instructor - very personable. I enjoyed and learned so very much! So much information provided.

Martha G.

I was very nervous taking this class because I've never had any Classification training and I know it's a lot, but I enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Mr. Rodieck was an awesome instructor! He was so very patient with questions. He made it easy to understand and he made it entertaining as well. I would definitely take another class of his!

Brandi M.

Mr. Rodieck was phenomenal. He instructs with such knowledge, confidence, and poise. He knows his stuff and he willingly shares his experiences. This was a great refresher for me. It helps to learn in this setting with your colleagues. We are able to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another as well as our instructor. You will leave this class with a full toolbox of all things classification.

Robin R.

Instructor was amazing, kept me very interested in the material and didn't just read from the pages. Very knowledgeable and gave lots of examples and personal experience.

Cassandra M.

The course gave me a better understanding on multiple things with classification. Instructor was also very engaging and kept everyone involved.

Trey H.

Simone is a great instructor! She kept a good pace, and explained everything in a helpful way to make learning better. I feel like I can do Classification now.

Paula Small

Simona gave great examples and we went through a lot of helpful exercises. She was personable and engaged the class in meaningful conversations. It was a great class!

Molly H.

Ms. Simona Tautkus explained everything great and used a lot of real life experiences.

Danielle F.

The instructor was very interactive with the class. Also, very knowledgeable of the class material and gave real life examples.

Williams M.

I would recommend this class to any HR professional in the federal Government. The lessons learned during this course can be beneficial no matter what area you work in. Gloria was AMAZING...can not stress that enough. Some of the topics can be a bit dull but she made sure to keep it engaging and interesting.

Brian Allen

I left this training with numerous study materials and a plan to use as I continue my journey as a classifier. Mr. Rodieck, was GREAT!! His patience is with the class was outstanding. Finishing the class, I feel I can confidently move forward.

Latoya J.

The materials presented set the foundation for a not so easy HR task- the Job Analysis. I appreciated the step by step, in relevant order of the process being explained and us working through it. Understanding how JA's are formulated and the legal aspects involved puts into perspective the importance and helps with the understanding of a very significant part of the hiring process.

Valerie G.

Can't wait to complete my program and use all of this information!

Cassandra Moore

Overall, a great experience and amazing Instructor.

Melvin T.

Very informative! Good flow to the class.

Cynthia T.

Mrs. Mendoza was an excellent instructor. I really enjoyed hearing about her career experiences and the relation to the course subject. The content was relevant and immediately applicable to my current work assignment.

Nichol B.

Great experience overall. Helped me to understand classification and more!

Jordan Mendoza

Shout out to the instructor - GREAT JOB!

Mark G.

Great knowledge base for qualifications analysis!

Brandon Claborn

Love the Graduate School classes.

Claudia L.

I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot. Instructor delivered information clearly and accurately.

Mynoir O.

Great information and exercises.

Marynelis A.

DeShanta was a great trainer and made the class engaging.

Alexandra H.

Patti knew her stuff and was thorough and patient when questions were asked.

Alice A.

I am thankful for the opportunity to take this training. I learned a lot of the useful information.

Desiree Chapman

Great class! Would recommend to all new HR Recruiters for federal employment. Phil provided relevant examples of the topics discussed to show how it can be provided.

Jeanette Newell

Great instructor. Very kind and knowledgeable. The content was a bit overwhelming but Ashley explained everything thoroughly.

Larell D.

I was completely lost in my role as a classifier for my agency (I'm the only civilian, responsible for everything). I now feel empowered and understand how to move forward in this role.

Latosha Floyd

Good course and great instructor. Sineta was very knowledgeable of the topic.

Angela R.

Sineta was extraordinarily knowledgeable re the topic making it very enjoyable to learn about.

Marilyn B.

Great class and Instructor! Content was great with plenty of exercises to help us fully understand Basic Classification. Sineta Robertson was always readily available if you needed any help with class work or if you had any questions. Plus, she was very happy and friendly which made the class more enjoyable.

Amanda D.

The instructor was great and provided real life examples of classification and its nuances. Very straight forward material, great resources. The instructor also shared where to find more valuable resources.

Brianna D.

Enjoyed this more than other classes I have taken.

Tara D.

Johanne was very well spoken and had a a great level of expertise on the course material. Learned a lot and appreciate the information.

Timothy K.

Loved it. Great teacher and excellent course. Will come again!

Tameka Linzy

Trina was great, the material was great. I got a lot out of this course & feel confident on my career path as a classifier.

Ira Mesplie

Great class, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to increase their knowledge of classification. Trina was very engaged and you can tell she loves what she does. She made sure everything was clear, and the things that were a little difficult we spent extra time on. Great instructor!

Tashay M.

I am really glad to have taken the course. I feel better prepared to classify positions at my agency. Instructor led, is the only way to go with this course. Ms. Petty is very knowledgeable and answered questions along the way.

Candace L.

The class content was both well-developed and will prove useful in my future progression into the classification field. Trina's experience was evident by her presentation of the materials. She was able to deliver the course with clear instruction to ensure we capture the key elements to be a federal position classifier. I enjoyed the virtual experience as it meant I could complete this training while I'm overseas. Using Zoom was extremely helpful and hope to attend future courses in the same manner.

Pablo G.

Victoria was an awesome instructor who ensured we retained the information. She also answered all of our questions.

Susan L.

This course provided excellent clarity and structure I needed to better navigate the federal hiring process. The instruction was engaging; the material was sectioned in a way that helped me understand with practicable tools I can use immediately.

Cristina Segura

The course on federal job analysis was excellent, thanks to the clear and insightful instruction of Sarah Gurwitz. Her expertise made complex concepts easily understandable. Highly recommend this course because of their knowledge and teaching ability.

Elizabeth Williams

Great class! Sarah Gurwitz was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Helped us understanding job analysis and how we can and how we should be using this on our day-to-day.

Lina J.

Great experience as always!

Vanessa L.

Very good class. I liked how it was very relevant and will be helpful in my current position.

Susan L.

I would recommend a class with Trina Petty. She was very good at listening, delivering, and creating a good learning environment to all. She made sure that nobody got overlooked. There can be students that are outspoken and trying to answer EVERY question. She spread the responsibility around which helped everyone, I think, grasp the topics/assignments.

Jeffery Aldridge

Ms. Sarah was very knowledgeable about the subject presented and all different agencies utilizing the information. The course was engaging and informative. I felt like I was challenged and encouraged.

Victoria G.

Highly recommend this class. Phil was enthusiastic and thorough. He gave examples that made the concepts easier to understand especially since there was a lot of information to learn in the 5 days. I'd gladly take another class that he teaches.

Melissa B.

An enjoyable experience. I felt that I learnt a lot of helpful information. I liked the structure of the course, and the breakout rooms provided an opportunity to put into practice the information we had been studying.

Laura Reynolds

Victoria was great! She was able to answer our questions and explain quals to us.

Lina D.

The class was very informative, I learned a lot. The instructor (Victoria Cox) was excellent, very professional and knowledgeable. She was great at maintaining engagement with all students.

Elizabeth S.

Good content! I loved that the instructor had a lot of relevant experience to the subject matter.

LaJuanda M.

Our entire Human Resources team participated in the "Job Analysis for Federal Hiring" from December 8-9, 2025. We all enjoyed the pace of the class and finished it with excellent reference materials we can immediately utilize within our Agency! Thank you Graduate School USA for another excellent class!

Keith Ewancio

Great experience and excellent instructor! It was a joy to be in this course. I love to see how this course has advanced over the years and incorporates AI and other useful tools to examine competencies

Carla Hayes

It was a great class. Dan Kowalski was a fantastic instructor. I found him very knowledgeable and an expert on developing Job Analysis's. He was engaging and made learning fun.

Mark Linehan

Excellent class and instructor! Throughout the class, Mr. Kowalski actively engaged all participants and created a positive learning environment. His teaching style encouraged participation and made the material accessible and interesting.

Jacqueline B.

Don was very familiar material, and it was easily explained to us in the group setting. Also, he provided examples throughout the two-day training to have a better understanding of the course. Very knowledgeable and organized. Great class.

Zunaira Awan

Dawndee was fantastic. Qualifications Analysis covers a lot of information, but Dawndee made it fun and engaging.

Mark Linehan

It was great to see my team learning the material and connecting the dots to their duties. Dawndee was a great instructor. You could feel her passion for the course. Nicely done and well organized!

Carla Hayes

This class is highly beneficial and should be taken by every federal employee. The class content was well-balanced, highlighting important topics relevant to real-world scenarios. The instructor was outstanding! She demonstrated a high level of expertise in the subject matter and provided real-world examples that enhanced understanding. Her engaging teaching style kept the class involved, making the learning experience very positive.

Jacqueline B.

Ms. Dawndee Crawford is an excellent instructor! She facilitated the Qualifications Analysis class for my human resources team and in December 2025 and we left the course with a solid understanding of the material.

Keith Ewancio

Bill is a great instructor. He really made me enjoy taking the class and I feel like I learned a lot that will help me in my career.

Kristin L.

I would definitely recommend this class and Mr. Hucker, William as an instructor. He was very knowable about the class and helpful.

Nelson Russell

Instructor was great, had a ton of great examples from the real world for classification purposes.

Jessica G.

Huck was great. He explained everything in detail and integrated lessons/stories from his experiences that demonstrated hands on application of the material. He kept the class moving at an optimal pace to allow for reviews, questions, and hands-on exercises and made the class very enjoyable. Great class and great instructor.

Tasha H.

I thoroughly enjoyed Bill Hucker. I love his teaching style and willingness to help us learn all that we could. His level of knowledge is amazing. I would love to take any course that Bill Hucker teaches.

Tamara Jackson

Ms. Mulvey responded to all assignments in a timely manner. She provided feedback for each assignment. I appreciate the attentiveness.

Wenona E.

Wonderful course, loved it. I will take a Gloria Class any chance I get.

Adam Ramge

As a hiring manager and senior staff member, I learned so much and this course gave me a greater appreciation of my HR branch with my division in which I am a Director. Ms. Mitchel was an outstanding instructor demonstrating a mastery of the course material and easily conveyed the content to us, students, in a way that was relevant and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

John L.

Class was wonderful. Definitely learned more about quals.

Christopher H.

Wonderful class material and instructor! Lots of information that I am still learning on and made it easy to run through and gain a better understanding and knowledge of how to apply processes, policies, etc. Tons of valuable information provided with this course. Will be able to utilize and look back on course materials to assist me in my position and continue to utilize in my career.

Amanda G.

Ms. Gloria was amazing! One of the best instructors I have ever had.

Marissa Z.

Having a blended group of attendees; both Classifiers and Staffers, made my overall experience exceptional. Learning about each specialty and how they complement one another helped fill in the gaps in my understanding and gave me a more complete perspective.

Mary Ann S.

The content for this course was very effective. Excellent Instructor.

Chenita H.

Very informative class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.

Janet E.

The office used to struggle with staffing critical roles due to a mismatch between candidate skills and job requirements, by collaborating with SMEs to define the critical tasks and competencies needed, it was possible to adjust the questionnaires and interview guides; creating a system that can be more relaiable and trusting.

Danielle Wolfe

Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Would strongly recommend to other HR Practitioners.

Yvette Johnson

Great Instructor!

Bradlyn Moss

Mr. Kowalski was very well spoken and explained course material very well. Very interactive and he also encouraged participation. He is very knowledgeable in staffing.

Daniel M.

Good class. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept us engaged.

Jason B.

Mr. Kowalski did really well, and it was a great class overall.

Nelly B.

Overall, outstanding class. I have already recommended several other staffers attend. Thanks again.

Jeanne Deveau

Instructor gave me loads of information. I would recommend staffers and classifiers take the class so that you can get the understand and knowledge.

Stephanie Morris

This class was an eye-opening experience. The instructor’s patience and depth of knowledge made even the most technical aspects of job analysis feel approachable and relevant. The materials were well-structured, and the examples used helped bridge theory with real-world application. I left the course feeling confident in my ability to conduct thorough job analyses and contribute meaningfully to HR processes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in this field.

Jerrie Clark

I really appreciated the working groups Mr. Kowalski put us in and also how mixed the Staffers and Classifiers together. It was interesting seeing their point of view on reading position descriptions since they write them. For them it was interesting hearing about out interactions with candidates and the hiring process.

Brittney M.

I enjoyed this class.

Milica Mitchell

Gloria Mitchell is a very knowledgeable, approachable, and professional instructor. Great course! I will definitely be looking to taking other courses through the Graduate School.

Denise O.

Thank you all for this amazing class experince.

Haider Aljubouri

Mrs. Petty was an outstanding instructor. She was easy to understand and she made learning the information fun. I would definitely take another class with her.

Teresa H.

Mr. Kowalski was a great instructor, very knowledgeable in the subject being presented.

Erin C.

First time taking the course and a new experiencing for me. The instructor did an outstanding and fantastic job!

Jason C.