Accredited professional development programs designed for government employees at all career levels. Select in-person training in Washington, DC or live online courses taught by experienced instructors.
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.
This course provides federal HR professionals with a foundational understanding of federal staffing and placement laws, regulations, and processes, from recruitment through merit promotion and in-service placement.
Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.
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.
This bootcamp provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
This course provides federal personnel with the knowledge to set and administer pay for General Schedule (GS) employees, covering a wide range of pay-setting rules and scenarios.
The New Leader Program (NLP) is a six-month program designed to prepare employees at the GS 7-11 levels for management and leadership positions. The program theme is "Leading Self." The program objectives are to give motivated individuals the confidence and training they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.
The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent.
Develop essential leadership skills to resolve conflict and build stronger, more effective teams.
Build foundational supervisory skills aligned with OPM’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework, focusing on leadership, communication, and conflict management.
Prepare to lead teams through change by understanding reactions, navigating resistance, and using a structured six-step approach to support adaptation and growth.
Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.
Master AI technologies for business, marketing, design, data analytics, and more in this cutting-edge certificate program. In this program, you'll learn how to optimize Excel workflows, create stunning video content, create captivating graphics, analyze data efficiently, boost workplace productivity, and more with the power of generative AI.
Learn Python, SQL, automation, and machine learning to become a Data Scientist. Gain Python programming, data analysis, SQL querying, and predictive modeling skills. Perfect for beginners, this program prepares you for entry-level data science and Python engineering roles. Unlock high-paying job opportunities in the field of data science.
Transform your skills with ChatGPT in this hands-on program. Gain practical skills to leverage AI for many of your daily tasks, transforming how you work across communication (email, meetings, and chat), writing, data analysis, decision-making, and more. You'll start by learning prompt engineering with ChatGPT, then advance to customizing workflows, using advanced research tools, and exploring voice and image capabilities with ChatGPT’s latest features.
As AI tools become more common in government environments, knowing how to communicate clearly and responsibly with AI systems is an essential skill. This course equips participants with foundational prompt engineering techniques that help improve productivity, enhance clarity, and reduce risk when using AI to support government work.
Use AI tools to analyze, draft, refine, and verify federal position classification work while applying human judgment, ethical safeguards, and OPM compliance standards throughout the process.
Learn how to incorporate AI in your marketing strategy with this in-depth course. Explore how to use AI-driven tools to help your SEO, SEM, social media marketing, analytics tracking, paid advertising, and more.
Learn to correctly interpret and apply federal appropriations law to the use of appropriated funds, using the GAO Red Book as the authoritative text.
Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including budget preparation, appropriation types, and performance measurement.
Build a strong foundation in federal accounting by mastering key concepts, financial management practices, and reporting standards.
Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for temporary duty (TDY) travel, including allowances, reimbursements, and compliance for Department of Defense personnel.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Students will review current budget execution policy and guidance published in OMB’s Circular A-11; learn about the principles of purpose, time, and amount that govern how federal agencies can properly use appropriated funds, ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary constraints; and the relationship between performance plans/goals and operating budgets.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.
Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.
Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.
Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.
Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
Explore the role of management analysts and gain foundational skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and presenting findings effectively.
Learn practical techniques to collect reliable primary data through observations, interviews, and surveys.
Learn structured analytical methods for decision-making, problem-solving, process modeling, and performance measurement in the federal workplace.
Master data analytics with hands-on training in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. You'll work on real-world projects to create dashboards, analyze data, and gain insights, preparing you for roles in business intelligence. No prior experience is required.
Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and go from beginner to pro with this hands-on bootcamp. Learn functions, Pivot Tables, macros, and time-saving techniques to conquer all the key skills needed to excel in Excel.
Unlock the power of Python for data-driven decision-making as you master Python programming fundamentals and dive into data analysis. Acquire essential skills to clean and manipulate data, create insightful visualizations, and perform statistical analysis, all through hands-on projects with real-world datasets.
Prepare for the PMP® certification exam with PMI-authorized training, expert instruction, and comprehensive exam preparation tools.
Build essential project management skills through hands-on training in planning, execution, and communication.
This one-day course introduces standardized project management principles and best practices, equipping you with practical tools to manage projects efficiently and confidently. Through small group discussions and case study exercises, you’ll learn how to apply foundational project management concepts, analyze project initiation components, evaluate risks, as well as manage project progress and closure effectively. Whether you're new to project management or looking to formalize your skills, this course will help you navigate key project challenges and improve your ability to deliver successful outcomes.
Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
Build the leadership skills that move you beyond managing tasks to leading people, so your project teams stay motivated, aligned, and productive even under real budget and deadline pressure.
A practical overview of how artificial intelligence can be utilized to positively impact project management success by demystifying artificial intelligence and providing practical steps for incorporating AI into project processes.
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Develop the skills to write professional, clear, and compliant audit documents that align with Government Auditing Standards.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.
Absolutely amazing! She really captivated the audience as she taught everyone in the group and showed us all the attention we required. 5 stars for me. I loved the class and learned a lot.
If you are an entry level Management or Program Analyst, this course will provide you the important fundamentals of Data Collection. I learned about primary & secondary data sources, the various methods to collect data; such as observation, surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc., the importance of a strong topic to seek optimal decision output, various rating methods, and the most important (for me) WORDS MATTER.
I learned a great deal that I can add to my professional toolbox.
There were good examples/questions that helped me understand the information more.
Instructor is very knowledgeable and informative.
My overall experience was great! I enjoyed the material and learned more of how to navigate the OPM site to perform what I have learned in this course, on the job.
Very knowledgeable instructor.
This is my second class with him. I really enjoy his classes and all the stories he shares with us! Very knowledgeable and informative. Hope I get another class with him again in the future.
Overall great instructor, knowledgeable, real world experience.
Jeanette was very patient and encouraged class discussion and participation. She freely shared personal examples and encouraged others to do the same, explaining that hearing from our classmates' experiences sometimes helps the class better understand concepts.
You may not remember the answer but you will know where to find it.
Ms. Dawne is very thorough and has patience. She gave us lots of good information to take.
Jeanette is fantastic! Shared great information and has extensive knowledge in the staffing and placement field.
The instructor was amazing and very knowledgeable.
Instructor did a great job.
Jeanette was outstanding. She was called in last minute to instruct and she didn't miss a beat. She was transparent with class requirements and was open and honest about the course material and how it applies in a normal work environment.
The instructor was pleasant and friendly, made the class enjoyable.
Dit was wonderful! Very thorough, great listener, engaging instructor. He made the course enjoyable and worthwhile.
The instructor was very thorough and spoke clearly. I would recommend to others.
All things Federal Government HR. The good the bad and the ugly.
The instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject and used real‑world experiences to illustrate how the concepts are applied in practice. The class content and materials were appropriate for the subject. The activities were perfectly aligned with the course objectives and provided great practice for practical application in real‑world scenarios.
Excellent introduction to classification.
The instructor was excellent. She made sure we understood and could answer our questions.
This was hands-down one of the most engaging and valuable courses I have ever attended. My only regret is that the training was only three days because Larry is awesome. Larry is an exceptional, highly personable instructor who genuinely cares about aligning the curriculum with each student's specific organizational role which is so important to me when I am being taught new things. He excelled at breaking down complex topics using relatable, real-world examples, providing AI-generated reference guides tailors to my role, and conducting frequent module recaps to ensure complete comprehension. He even took the time to answer one of my critical operational question that my previous trainer had not answered for me before retiring even when I have asked her the question before. I have attended training courses throughout my career, but I have never left a class feeling so energized and excited to go back and learn more the next day. My enthusiasm was so high that during nearly every break and lunch hour, I found myself speaking with my coworkers to rave about the outstanding job he was doing when they asked me how my class was going. Beyond his technical expertise, Larry cultivated an outstanding classroom environment. We shared great laughs while absorbing information, and the one-on-one discussions were valuable for understanding concepts through diverse perspectives. The practical tips he shared are easily the best I have ever received. I have achieved an exceptional return on investment for this training, and I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to take future courses under Larry's instruction again. Last but not least thank you so much for your exceptional teaching style i want you to know you will have left me feeling with a restored my desire to learn.
Very informative and thorough. She made the materials easy to digest.
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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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