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Federal Staffing Courses

  • Federal Staffing Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDSTAF7102
    • 40 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to select and retain the best-qualified candidates for your agency's jobs. Learn about the federal staffing process and procedures that must be followed when hiring employees. This course provides federal HR practitioners with the background and knowledge necessary to operate in the complex environment of the federal staffing process.Students receive instructor assistance and feedback on assignments through facilitated blogging and discussions. This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate Program, Level I, which can be completed entirely through distance education.

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  • Basic Staffing and Placement Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDSTAF7100
    • 36 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn about the federal hiring process, including current staffing law, regulations, rules, and procedures that must be used to ensure that federal hiring is fair and based on merit, as well as how to select and retain the best-qualified candidates for your agency's jobs. Content is enriched with video and other multimedia.This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate Program, Level I, which can be completed entirely online. Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

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  • Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    • IDSTAF7009
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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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  • Qualifications Analysis Course

    • IDSTAF7023
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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.

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  • Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    • IDSTAF8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

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  • Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

    • IDSTAF7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to classify and examine federal wage system jobs accurately by applying job evaluation methods, pay-setting rules, and supervisory interview techniques.

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  • Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

    • IDSTAF8007
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Ensure compliance with veterans' preference laws by learning to adjudicate claims and apply preferences in federal hiring and appointments.

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  • Behavioral Job Interviewing to Hire the Best Course

    • IDSTAF8012
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to design and conduct structured, behavior-based interviews by developing competency-focused questions and rating scales for better hiring decisions.

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  • Staffing for Support Staff Course

    • IDSTAF7001
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
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    Gain essential knowledge of federal staffing processes and how they relate to HR management and placement for support-level roles.

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  • Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

    • IDSTAF7602
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Master the process of calculating and updating Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for leave, retirement, RIF, and TSP purposes.

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  • Planning and Conducting a DoD Reduction in Force Course

    • IDSTAF7018
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    Understand and apply DoD-specific Reduction in Force procedures through mock scenario analysis and adherence to retention rules.

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  • Introduction to Reduction in Force Course (RIF)

    • IDSTAF7006
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    Understand the legal procedures, tools, and resources involved in managing a Reduction in Force (RIF) to minimize its impact.

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  • Planning and Conducting a RIF Course

    • IDSTAF7015
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to conduct a federal Reduction in Force with confidence, covering planning, retention factors, mock simulations, and rights-based decision-making under 5 CFR 351.

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  • Category Rating and Selection Workshop Course

    • IDSTAF9010
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    This course prepares students to identify job-related criteria in order to define quality categories, identify and assign job candidates to the proper category, recognize veterans’ preference entitlement and make selections of job candidates using this process.

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  • Certified Federal HR Practitioner (cFHRP) Level I Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRP1.1.CP
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    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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  • Certified Federal HR Advisor (cFHRA) Level II Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRA2.CP
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    • 15 Days
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    Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.

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  • Certified Federal HR Business Partner (cFHRBP) Level III Certificate Program

    • IDcFHRBP3.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 13 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.

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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.

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

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

Trey H.

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.

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.

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.

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

Martha G.

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

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

Elfida Cruz

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.

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

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.

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

Erin W.

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.

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

Kamron R.

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

Rachel A.

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.

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.

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

Christopher W.

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.

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

Jordan Mendoza

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

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

Desiree Chapman

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

Alice A.

DeShanta was a great trainer and made the class engaging.

Alexandra H.

Great information and exercises.

Marynelis A.

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

Mynoir O.

Love the Graduate School classes.

Claudia L.

Great knowledge base for qualifications analysis!

Brandon Claborn

Shout out to the instructor - GREAT JOB!

Mark G.

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.

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.

Very informative! Good flow to the class.

Cynthia T.

Overall, a great experience and amazing Instructor.

Melvin T.

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

Cassandra Moore

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.

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.

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

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

Williams M.

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

Danielle F.

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.

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.

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.

Gloria created a very welcome and encouraging training environment.

Ranisha D.

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

Harold Logan

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

Steven W.

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

Cassandra J.

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.

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.

Great instruction, specific and updated processes.

Linde Pusateri

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

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.

Our Federal Staffing & Placement Training are rated 4.7 stars by 435 students

  • Alice A. Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

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

  • Desiree Chapman Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

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

  • Jeanette Newell Sep 29, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    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.

  • Brandon Claborn Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Great knowledge base for qualifications analysis!

  • Mark G. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Shout out to the instructor - GREAT JOB!

  • Alexandra H. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    DeShanta was a great trainer and made the class engaging.

  • Marynelis A. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Great information and exercises.

  • Mynoir O. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

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

  • Claudia L. Sep 26, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

    Love the Graduate School classes.

  • Jordan Mendoza Sep 25, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • Nichol B. Sep 24, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Valerie G. Sep 23, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    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.

  • Cassandra Moore Sep 23, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

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

  • Melvin T. Sep 23, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Overall, a great experience and amazing Instructor.

  • Cynthia T. Sep 23, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Very informative! Good flow to the class.

  • Latoya J. Sep 22, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Brian Allen Sep 22, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    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.

  • Williams M. Sep 21, 2025
    Qualifications Analysis Course

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

  • Elizabeth T. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Elfida Cruz Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • George Hudlin Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Martha G. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

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

  • Brandi M. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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!

  • Robin R. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Position Classification Course

    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.

  • Cassandra M. Sep 19, 2025
    Federal Staffing and Placement Course

    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.

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Upcoming Federal Staffing & Placement Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

October 2025
Qualifications Analysis Course
October 15–17
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,399
3 Days

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
October 20–24
Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,849
5 Days

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.

Basic Position Classification Course
October 27–November 7
Monday to Friday 8:30–4pm
$2,999
10 Days

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. 

November 2025
Federal Staffing and Placement Course
November 3–7
Monday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,849
5 Days

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.

Qualifications Analysis Course
November 12–14
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,399
3 Days

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.

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