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 course 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.
Explore how AI can assist with analyzing position descriptions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, identifying inconsistencies, and streamlining classification decisions.
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.
Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.
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.
Expand your analytical toolkit with structured methods for problem-solving, decision-making, and performance measurement.
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.
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication.
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.
I enjoyed the course and was able to learn a lot from an instructor who has great experience in government auditing! The course content really equipped me with the basics in government auditing and gave me a better understanding of the GAGAS yellow book and internal controls in the green book.
This was a great training class. The materials were to the point without useless filler and the instructor was excellent. Stephen gave many great examples of audits he had done throughout his career which helped show how these principles work in practice.
Overall, I enjoyed the class, the content, and the instructor. The instructor was very informative and provided real-life experiences to relate to the topics.
There is a ton of information in this course. I feel we only scratched part of the surface of classification. I would recommend this course as well as the instructor. I am very thankful that I was able to attend and gain in-depth knowledge of classification.
Denise was amazing. There were some things that she felt were missing from the course content, and she took the extra time to go over those items as well as give us extra assignments for more practice. I feel a lot better about classification than I did at the beginning of the course. She was by far one of the best instructors I have had.
I learned a lot and am very pleased with the experience. Denise knows the material and explains it extremely well. I felt this was the best training I have attended in federal service.
This course was well-prepared for the classification world and the instructor was very knowledgeable.
Jeff was an awesome instructor, he provided the perfect mix of learned experiences and teaching. The materials were easy to follow along with, and I enjoyed the online environment.
I absolutely gained knowledge in all phases of the contracting process. Jeff's extensive knowledge of contracting really came through, and I thoroughly enjoyed the real-life applications of his contracting experience. Great experience with the course, and Graduate School USA personnel did a great job with making the portal easy to navigate.
Great instructor, with good personal knowledge of the subject and good anecdotes.
Everything went really smoothly and I learned a lot. I think this is a really good course.
Instructor is extremly professional and takes you from the start. Thanks, the pace was perfect. Would recommend and take any other courses with Ms. Judy.
Judy was a great instructor.
I highly benefited from this class. While it is a lot of information, now I know where I can go to reference and check the regulations. The detailed information provided by Ms. Mintze was resourceful, and I was able to get further clarification on actions I perform day to day.
The class was very good. Judy kept us on track and guided us through all the required coursework. She is knowledgeable and ensured each student understood processing actions prior to moving on to the next module.
The content and materials were good.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a very clear manner.
Michelle Cummings was a great instructor. She made the class easy to follow, fun, and engaging. The content of the class was perfect for real-world scenarios. I liked the various exercises we had. My overall experience of this class was positive. Being an introvert, I was nervous and not really looking forward to the class, but I actually enjoyed it and feel more confident.
The instructor was highly knowledgeable and clearly experienced in PMP concepts and real-world project management. Concepts were explained thoroughly, questions were welcomed, and examples helped connect theory to practical application. The instructor kept the class engaging and made complex topics easier to understand. The class content was comprehensive and well-structured. There was a large amount of material, but it was relevant, detailed, and aligned with the PMP exam objective. The materials provided strong coverage of processes, tools, and terminology and served as a valuable reference for exam preparation. Overall, the class was a great experience. The volume of material was substantial, but it was presented in an organized and effective way. The course helped build confidence in PMP concepts and provided a solid foundation for exam readiness. I would highly recommend this course to others pursuing their PMP certification.
It was a great experience to gain the tools and then be able to immediately apply followed by feedback.
I learned a lot in this class, which will help me at my job as an Auditor.
The instructor was a very good facilitator for the class, and I would definitely take a class with her again. The modules were broken up very well. It was overall very beneficial, and I look forward to applying what I learned to real scenarios.
The instructor is very knowledgeable and very passionate.
This course excellently laid out the groundwork for data collection methods. The instructor is friendly and knowledgeable. She invites dialogue and has been able to answer every question I have. This has been an overwhelming positive experience. To the extent possible, the teacher tailored the class to my needs, I always felt supported and encouraged. This course was originally scheduled for October, but due to the shutdown, I kept being moved to the next session. The school was very gracious about it, and I cannot articulate my appreciation.
This course was clear, practical, and very well put together. The instructor used helpful case examples and tied them directly to the Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), making the lessons more effective. As a fairly new auditor, it strengthened my working knowledge for performance audits and gave me confidence to apply the standards in my audit work.
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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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