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.
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.
Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement.
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.
Understand CSRS retirement calculations, coverage options, and post-retirement benefits for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.
Gain essential knowledge to make informed decisions about retirement under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).
Get tailored retirement guidance—including annuity computation, Social Security implications, and TSP withdrawal options—for federal law enforcement and firefighter personnel.
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 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.
Dana P.
Faye delivered an engaging training session. The material was explained clearly, she encouraged participation, and gave examples.
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.
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.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave many real world examples. I have already recommended the course to my coworkers.
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.
Erica is personable, knowledgeable, and overall just an excellent instructor.
Erica is a delightful and knowledgeable instructor - she's just outstanding!
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!
Good information, amazing experience!
Great material, I am so happy to have this for my library.
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.
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.
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.
All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
September 2025 | |||
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September 23–26
Tuesday to Friday
8:30–4pm
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$1,699
4 Days
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Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits. |
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October 2025 | |||
October 28–31
Tuesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,699
4 Days
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Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits. |
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March 2026 | |||
March 3–4
Tuesday to Wednesday
9–4:30pm
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$799
2 Days
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Understand the financial, insurance, and retirement benefits available under FERS if you are more than a decade away from retirement. |
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March 12–13
Thursday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$899
2 Days
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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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March 17–20
Tuesday to Friday
9–4:30pm
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$1,699
4 Days
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Master the rules, regulations, and procedures to effectively counsel federal employees on CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS retirement benefits. |
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