Understanding the Personnel Security Program Course
- IDSTAF8226
- Weekdays only
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
Gain a full overview of managing federal personnel security, from initial application through clearance adjudication and continuous evaluation.
Our instructor-led courses provide each participant with the knowledge, skills, and tools to help them maintain the integrity of their organization's infrastructure and safeguard its information.
Gain a full overview of managing federal personnel security, from initial application through clearance adjudication and continuous evaluation.
Learn how to apply adjudicative criteria to make clear, defensible suitability or clearance decisions in alignment with federal guidelines.
Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.
Learn how to conduct effective personnel security interviews, including screening and adjudication, based on federal interview standards and reporting requirements.
Deepen your knowledge of federal suitability adjudication by applying adjudicative guidelines to complex cases with legal context and decision documentation.
Master advanced adjudication techniques for evaluating complex security and suitability cases, including due process procedures and official decision writing.
Acquire foundational knowledge in personnel, physical, information, and cyber security program components relevant to federal security responsibilities.
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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Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
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.
September 2025 | |||
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September 10–11
Wednesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines. |
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October 2025 | |||
October 22–23
Wednesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines. |
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November 2025 | |||
November 3–6
Monday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,649
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Acquire foundational knowledge in personnel, physical, information, and cyber security program components relevant to federal security responsibilities. |
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December 2025 | |||
December 16–17
Tuesday to Wednesday
9–5pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines. |
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February 2026 | |||
February 9–12
Monday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,649
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Acquire foundational knowledge in personnel, physical, information, and cyber security program components relevant to federal security responsibilities. |
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