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Our courses provide the knowledge of (and practice applying) the extensive body of HR rules, procedures and operations necessary to process the full range of federal HR actions.

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HR Processing & Analysis Courses

  • Using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions Course (Self-Paced)

    • IDPROC7004
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    This course is an overview of the structure and use of the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions by walking through the Guide and related manuals. In this course, you will see what is covered, how information is organized, and how DLTs and other GPPA content are used. Content is enriched with video and other multimedia. Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

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  • Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course (Washington, D.C.)

    • IDSTAF7010
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.

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  • Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

    • IDSTAF8007
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Ensure compliance with veterans' preference laws by learning to adjudicate claims and apply preferences in federal hiring and appointments.

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  • Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

    • IDSTAF7602
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Master the process of calculating and updating Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for leave, retirement, RIF, and TSP purposes.

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  • Federal Employee Benefits Course

    • IDBENE7104
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This course provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

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HR Processing & Analysis Certificates

  • Federal Human Resources Processing Certificate Program

    • IDFHRP.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain the essential knowledge and federal‑specific procedures needed to accurately process personnel actions in the HR environment. Ideal for HR assistants and federal staff responsible for administering personnel changes.

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Very knowledgeable instructor, enthusiastic about the material and clearly conveyed the information to the class.

Myra K.

Having a blended group of attendees; both Classifiers and Staffers, made my overall experience exceptional. Learning about each specialty and how they complement one another helped fill in the gaps in my understanding and gave me a more complete perspective.

Mary Ann S.

The content for this course was very effective. Excellent Instructor.

Chenita H.

Very informative class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.

Janet E.

The office used to struggle with staffing critical roles due to a mismatch between candidate skills and job requirements, by collaborating with SMEs to define the critical tasks and competencies needed, it was possible to adjust the questionnaires and interview guides; creating a system that can be more relaiable and trusting.

Danielle Wolfe

Great Instructor!

Bradlyn Moss

Mr. Kowalski was very well spoken and explained course material very well. Very interactive and he also encouraged participation. He is very knowledgeable in staffing.

Daniel M.

Good class. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept us engaged.

Jason B.

Mr. Kowalski did really well, and it was a great class overall.

Nelly B.

Overall, outstanding class. I have already recommended several other staffers attend. Thanks again.

Jeanne Deveau

Instructor gave me loads of information. I would recommend staffers and classifiers take the class so that you can get the understand and knowledge.

Stephanie Morris

This class was an eye-opening experience. The instructor’s patience and depth of knowledge made even the most technical aspects of job analysis feel approachable and relevant. The materials were well-structured, and the examples used helped bridge theory with real-world application. I left the course feeling confident in my ability to conduct thorough job analyses and contribute meaningfully to HR processes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in this field.

Jerrie Clark

I really appreciated the working groups Mr. Kowalski put us in and also how mixed the Staffers and Classifiers together. It was interesting seeing their point of view on reading position descriptions since they write them. For them it was interesting hearing about out interactions with candidates and the hiring process.

Brittney M.

Thank you all for this amazing class experince.

Haider Aljubouri

Mr. Kowalski was a great instructor, very knowledgeable in the subject being presented.

Erin C.

First time taking the course and a new experiencing for me. The instructor did an outstanding and fantastic job!

Jason C.

  • Myra K. Aug 27, 2025
    Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course

    Very knowledgeable instructor, enthusiastic about the material and clearly conveyed the information to the class.

  • Mary Ann S. Aug 27, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Having a blended group of attendees; both Classifiers and Staffers, made my overall experience exceptional. Learning about each specialty and how they complement one another helped fill in the gaps in my understanding and gave me a more complete perspective.

  • Brittney M. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    I really appreciated the working groups Mr. Kowalski put us in and also how mixed the Staffers and Classifiers together. It was interesting seeing their point of view on reading position descriptions since they write them. For them it was interesting hearing about out interactions with candidates and the hiring process.

  • Jason C. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    First time taking the course and a new experiencing for me. The instructor did an outstanding and fantastic job!

  • Jerrie Clark Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    This class was an eye-opening experience. The instructor’s patience and depth of knowledge made even the most technical aspects of job analysis feel approachable and relevant. The materials were well-structured, and the examples used helped bridge theory with real-world application. I left the course feeling confident in my ability to conduct thorough job analyses and contribute meaningfully to HR processes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in this field.

  • Nelly B. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Mr. Kowalski did really well, and it was a great class overall.

  • Stephanie Morris Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Instructor gave me loads of information. I would recommend staffers and classifiers take the class so that you can get the understand and knowledge.

  • Jeanne Deveau Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Overall, outstanding class. I have already recommended several other staffers attend. Thanks again.

  • Jason B. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Good class. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept us engaged.

  • Daniel M. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Mr. Kowalski was very well spoken and explained course material very well. Very interactive and he also encouraged participation. He is very knowledgeable in staffing.

  • Bradlyn Moss Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Great Instructor!

  • Danielle Wolfe Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    The office used to struggle with staffing critical roles due to a mismatch between candidate skills and job requirements, by collaborating with SMEs to define the critical tasks and competencies needed, it was possible to adjust the questionnaires and interview guides; creating a system that can be more relaiable and trusting.

  • Janet E. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Very informative class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.

  • Chenita H. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    The content for this course was very effective. Excellent Instructor.

  • Erin C. Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Mr. Kowalski was a great instructor, very knowledgeable in the subject being presented.

  • Haider Aljubouri Aug 26, 2025
    Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

    Thank you all for this amazing class experince.

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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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Upcoming Human Resources Processing and Analysis Classes

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September 2025
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
September 22–23
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

November 2025
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
November 17–18
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course
November 25–26
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Gain the skills to align workforce planning with your agency's mission by analyzing data and addressing skill gaps.

December 2025
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
December 2–3
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

January 2026
Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course
January 26–27
Monday to Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to conduct effective job analyses and develop assessment tools that meet regulatory guidelines and improve candidate selection.

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