Federal Classification Principles Course
- IDCLAS7915
- Weekdays only
- 4 Days
- Open to beginners
Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems.
Our courses provide HR practitioners with both the background knowledge and technical details needed to ensure that actions taken are legal and contribute to the accomplishment of agency mission and objectives.
Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems.
Learn the basic, crosscutting principles you need to classify and analyze federal positions for compensation purposes, and apply these concepts by classifying GS, FWS, and alternative system positions. Improve your analytical skills to ask good questions about position duties and organizational design, write Factor Evaluation System (FES) position descriptions, and analyze position management alternatives. Students benefit from instructor assistance and feedback on assignments as well as facilitated blogging and discussions.
Master the skills to classify federal positions, write evaluation statements, and apply classification standards for General Schedule (GS) positions.
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.
Refresh classification fundamentals and tackle more advanced issues through guided practice and sample exercises.
Learn to create accurate and comprehensive federal position descriptions that align with organizational goals and HR requirements.
Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges.
Enhance your classification expertise by tackling complex federal position evaluations and mastering desk audit techniques.
Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.
Enhance your expertise in federal position classification by tackling complex cases and applying advanced techniques.
Apply FWS pay-setting rules to real-world scenarios involving appointments, promotions, within-grade increases, and wage schedule updates.
Learn the standards and procedures used under the Federal Wage System to classify and grade blue-collar positions using OPM guidance.
Gain the knowledge to correctly apply Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions, including overtime, travel, and compliance responsibilities.
Learn how to apply FLSA rules and guidance to determine federal employee exemption status and compliance with wage-and-hour regulations.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
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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Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.
Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.
Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.
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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Our alumni consistently commend the expertise of our instructors and the real-world relevance of our programs. Their feedback highlights how Graduate School USA training has advanced their skills, supported their agencies’ missions, and fostered long-term professional growth.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining.
Vanessa T.
One of the best classes I have taken.
Marchel Davis
I would rate my overall experience as excellent. The content and the instructor overall was amazing. I look forward to having more classes that Mr. Richard teaches.
Amanda Martinez
Very positive experience and took away a lot of great information.
Robin S.
Trina Petty was outstanding and provided very knowledgeable information. I would highly recommend this course for those needing knowledge in position management.
Esteban M.
Classification is NOT my favorite HR subject, but Arlene made it enjoyable.
Latrice C.
Instructors energy and knowledge were exceptional.
James Jones
I enjoyed this class. The layout was easy to understand. The instructor was awesome and extremely knowledgeable and interacting and lively.
Cayla C.
The instructor was very informative. She kept the class interesting and fun.
Tara S.
This was an excellent course. I learned a lot.
Milica M.
Loved Trina- she's passionate about teaching this class, kept everyone engaged, and kept us on our toes!
Anne J.
Instructor was knowledgeable and experienced in the field. She was able to use her real world examples from her career to guide us through. The timing of this class was perfect as the government restructures who and how we work. Great class, great instructor, and I am glad I was able to take this class!
Maliah Morgan
One of the best classes I've taken in a very long time. Kept me engaged the entire time and didn't want to miss any part of it.
Katie Hayden
Our Federal Position Classification & Management Training are rated 4.8 stars by 138 students
Instructor was knowledgeable and experienced in the field. She was able to use her real world examples from her career to guide us through. The timing of this class was perfect as the government restructures who and how we work. Great class, great instructor, and I am glad I was able to take this class!
One of the best classes I've taken in a very long time. Kept me engaged the entire time and didn't want to miss any part of it.
Loved Trina- she's passionate about teaching this class, kept everyone engaged, and kept us on our toes!
Very positive experience and took away a lot of great information.
Trina Petty was outstanding and provided very knowledgeable information. I would highly recommend this course for those needing knowledge in position management.
The instructor was very informative. She kept the class interesting and fun.
I enjoyed this class. The layout was easy to understand. The instructor was awesome and extremely knowledgeable and interacting and lively.
Instructors energy and knowledge were exceptional.
Classification is NOT my favorite HR subject, but Arlene made it enjoyable.
This was an excellent course. I learned a lot.
I would rate my overall experience as excellent. The content and the instructor overall was amazing. I look forward to having more classes that Mr. Richard teaches.
One of the best classes I have taken.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining.
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September 2025 | |||
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September 9–10
Tuesday to Wednesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn to create accurate and comprehensive federal position descriptions that align with organizational goals and HR requirements. |
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September 11–12
Thursday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges. |
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September 15–16
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively. |
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September 16–19
Tuesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,699
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems. |
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September 16–18
Tuesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,399
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Enhance your expertise in federal position classification by tackling complex cases and applying advanced techniques. |
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