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Tailored specifically to federal systems, our retirement courses cover annuities, health and life insurance benefits, and more, whether the goal is to improve retirement readiness or to train for benefits counseling.

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  • Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)

    • IDBENE8120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course

    • IDBENE7102
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire the information you need to make fully informed decisions about retirement. Gain valuable retirement planning information related to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Learn how Social Security benefits are calculated, and how your health and life insurance benefits carry over into retirement. Learn about Medicare and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options. Receive an overview of financial, estate, and "life" planning.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (CSRS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7120
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand CSRS retirement calculations, coverage options, and post-retirement benefits for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning Course (FERS Participants Only)

    • IDBENE7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

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  • Pre-Retirement Planning for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Course

    • IDBENE7201
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.

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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 amazing and very informative!

Lorie Ann K.

Great material, I am so happy to have this for my library.

Tanya M.

Good information, amazing experience!

Letisha F.

Robin clearly knows the course topics and is a great presenter. I appreciate her flexibility when the class participants had questions or shared examples from their work experiences. I'd definitely take another course with her. The class content is thorough, and I think it will be a great resource for the future. The exercises were helpful for locking down the more difficult topics. We made it through a LOT of plan provisions without going too fast. I'm glad I took this course!

Denise O.

Erica is personable, knowledgeable, and overall just an excellent instructor.

Justin M.

Erica is a delightful and knowledgeable instructor - she's just outstanding!

Nathan K.

The class was truly informative, and the instructor was very knowledgeable of the material being taught. The instructor was very encouraging for class participation/discussion. I would enjoy another class with the instructor.

Janneise W.

Our instructor Faye made sure to followed up on our questions and/or concerns related to the information provided especially when some of the printed information was incorrect. She also provided a vast amount of information based on her knowledge, experience and backed with policy.

Rhonda Scott

Faye was informative and personable. Her examples helped me understand the material. She also allowed us to use our own cases to help walk us through how to handle them on case-by-case basis.

Rashida H.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave many real world examples. I have already recommended the course to my coworkers.

Courtney S.

Faye delivered an engaging training session. The material was explained clearly, she encouraged participation, and gave examples.

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  • Dana P. Sep 16, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Faye delivered an engaging training session. The material was explained clearly, she encouraged participation, and gave examples.

  • Rhonda Scott Sep 15, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Our instructor Faye made sure to followed up on our questions and/or concerns related to the information provided especially when some of the printed information was incorrect. She also provided a vast amount of information based on her knowledge, experience and backed with policy.

  • Rashida H. Sep 15, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Faye was informative and personable. Her examples helped me understand the material. She also allowed us to use our own cases to help walk us through how to handle them on case-by-case basis.

  • Courtney S. Sep 15, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave many real world examples. I have already recommended the course to my coworkers.

  • Janneise W. Sep 14, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    The class was truly informative, and the instructor was very knowledgeable of the material being taught. The instructor was very encouraging for class participation/discussion. I would enjoy another class with the instructor.

  • Justin M. Sep 12, 2025
    Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)

    Erica is personable, knowledgeable, and overall just an excellent instructor.

  • Nathan K. Sep 12, 2025
    Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)

    Erica is a delightful and knowledgeable instructor - she's just outstanding!

  • Denise O. Aug 22, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Robin clearly knows the course topics and is a great presenter. I appreciate her flexibility when the class participants had questions or shared examples from their work experiences. I'd definitely take another course with her. The class content is thorough, and I think it will be a great resource for the future. The exercises were helpful for locking down the more difficult topics. We made it through a LOT of plan provisions without going too fast. I'm glad I took this course!

  • Letisha F. Aug 22, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Good information, amazing experience!

  • Tanya M. Aug 22, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Great material, I am so happy to have this for my library.

  • Lorie Ann K. Aug 22, 2025
    CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course

    Instructor was amazing and very informative!

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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.

On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

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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 Retirement Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

September 2025
CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
September 23–26
Tuesday to Friday 8:30–4pm
$1,699
4 Days

Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

October 2025
CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
October 28–31
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,699
4 Days

Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

March 2026
Mid-Career Retirement Planning Course (FERS Only Participants)
March 3–4
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$799
2 Days

Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.

Pre-Retirement Planning for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Course
March 12–13
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$899
2 Days

Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.

CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Course
March 17–20
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,699
4 Days

Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits.

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