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Our courses provide both the foundation and details that HR practitioners need in order to help management conduct these interactions legally and in a way that helps agencies to successfully accomplish their mission.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Basic)

    • IDLABR7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the fundamental principles and policies governing federal employee rights and responsibilities, including performance management, discipline, and leave issues.

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  • Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    • IDLABR8110
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

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  • Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

    • IDLABR7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain the skills to confidently prepare and decide adverse and performance-based actions while meeting legal and procedural standards.

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  • Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

    • IDLABR7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

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  • Federal Performance Management Course

    • IDLABR7013
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Develop the skills to evaluate, track, and improve employee performance in alignment with federal performance management systems.

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  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Supervisors and HR Practitioners Course

    • IDPMGT7510
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Understand the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to effectively manage leave requests and ensure compliance.

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

    • IDcFHRP1.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 18 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Become a trusted HR advisor to agency leadership. Strengthen advisory and analytical skills aligned with federal HR management competencies.

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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.

Great class- content and presentation were valuable. I think Alan was very interesting and provided examples that kept the class motivated to continue. This class provided the foundation I needed to fill in the instructional gaps I have in ER.

Caron H.

Alan was awesome. He communicated clearly, was an expert on the subject matter, was able to reference personal examples from his own career, and was engaging. He kept everyone's interest for the duration of the 3 days.

Joseph D.

This is probably the best "soft skills" class I've taken! Mr. King was a wonderful instructor, and I look forward to taking another class with him.

Lisa Dismond

Lennie was awesome!

Karen Law

The materials were very well organized and the content provided good references that can be researched at later dates as necessary. The instructor provided real-world examples and, with ease, helped to understand the complicated content.

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Our Employee Relations and Conduct Training are rated 4.4 stars by 198 students

  • Karen Law Sep 11, 2025
    Fair Labor Standards Act Course

    Lennie was awesome!

  • Ingrid D. Sep 11, 2025
    Fair Labor Standards Act Course

    The materials were very well organized and the content provided good references that can be researched at later dates as necessary. The instructor provided real-world examples and, with ease, helped to understand the complicated content.

  • Lisa Dismond Sep 9, 2025
    Establishing Effective Relationships With Employees Course

    This is probably the best "soft skills" class I've taken! Mr. King was a wonderful instructor, and I look forward to taking another class with him.

  • Caron H. Aug 29, 2025
    Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    Great class- content and presentation were valuable. I think Alan was very interesting and provided examples that kept the class motivated to continue. This class provided the foundation I needed to fill in the instructional gaps I have in ER.

  • Joseph D. Aug 29, 2025
    Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)

    Alan was awesome. He communicated clearly, was an expert on the subject matter, was able to reference personal examples from his own career, and was engaging. He kept everyone's interest for the duration of the 3 days.

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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.

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Upcoming Employee Relations and Conduct Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

September 2025
Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)
September 24–26
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,299
3 Days

Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

October 2025
Fair Labor Standards Act Course
October 7–8
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Gain the knowledge to correctly apply Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions, including overtime, travel, and compliance responsibilities.

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course
October 9–10
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

Federal Employee Relations Course (Intermediate)
October 22–24
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,299
3 Days

Gain advanced knowledge of federal employee relations to effectively address complex workplace issues and advise management.

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course
October 30–31
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn practical strategies to address employee performance and conduct issues effectively in the workplace.

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