Federal Staffing Courses

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Federal HR Certificates

Certified Federal HR Practitioner (cFHRP) Level I Certificate Program
- IDcFHRP1.1.CP
- Weekdays only
- 18 Days
- Open to beginners
Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.

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Training from government‑experienced instructors

Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DOD

Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.

The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

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Real-world solutions

Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.

125+ departments & agencies served

Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.

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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.

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On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

Live Online Remote, from anywhere

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.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching live online
Remote setup assistance provided

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Upcoming Federal Staffing & Placement Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

August 2025
Qualifications Analysis Course August 20–22 Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm	$1,399 3 Days Washington, DC or Live Online	This course teaches HR practitioners how to evaluate federal job applicants by applying OPM's Qualifications Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.
Federal Staffing and Placement Course August 25–29 Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm	$1,849 5 Days Washington, DC or Live Online	This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate federal staffing procedures, covering recruitment, hiring, qualifications, merit promotion, and in-service placement actions.
September 2025
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course September 8–9 Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm	$1,049 2 Days Washington, DC or Live Online	Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.
Basic Position Classification Course September 8–19 Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm	$2,999 10 Days Washington, DC or Live Online	Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities classifiers need to do their work successfully. The focus of this course is on helping participants develop competence in applying various classification standards. It also provides participants with exposure to other topics important to federal classification programs, such as writing position descriptions and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Federal Staffing and Placement Course September 8–12 Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm	$1,849 5 Days Washington, DC or Live Online	This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate federal staffing procedures, covering recruitment, hiring, qualifications, merit promotion, and in-service placement actions.

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

Federal Staffing Courses

Federal Staffing Course (Self-Paced)

Basic Staffing and Placement Course (Self-Paced)

Federal Staffing and Placement Course

Qualifications Analysis Course

Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

Behavioral Job Interviewing to Hire the Best Course

Staffing for Support Staff Course

Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

Planning and Conducting a DoD Reduction in Force Course

Introduction to Reduction in Force Course (RIF)

Planning and Conducting a RIF Course

Category Rating and Selection Workshop Course