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  • Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF9101
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Deepen your knowledge of federal suitability adjudication by applying adjudicative guidelines to complex cases with legal context and decision documentation.

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  • Understanding the Personnel Security Program Course

    • IDSTAF8226
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a full overview of managing federal personnel security, from initial application through clearance adjudication and continuous evaluation.

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  • Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF8215
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to apply adjudicative criteria to make clear, defensible suitability or clearance decisions in alignment with federal guidelines.

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  • Advanced Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF9201
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Master advanced adjudication techniques for evaluating complex security and suitability cases, including due process procedures and official decision writing.

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  • Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication Course

    • IDSTAF8220
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.

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  • Fundamentals of Conducting a Personnel Security Interview Course

    • IDSTAF8203
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to conduct effective personnel security interviews, including screening and adjudication, based on federal interview standards and reporting requirements.

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  • Security Specialist Course

    • IDSRTY7224
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Acquire foundational knowledge in personnel, physical, information, and cyber security program components relevant to federal security responsibilities.

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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 knew her stuff. Very good class.

Lori N.

Great course! This new knowledge will help me make more consistent and well-reasoned determinations.

Sylvia Martinez

Great! I would highly recommend courses taught by Carla Harris to my colleagues, and I would want to take courses offered by Carla Harris again. She presented all of the material in a way that grabbed attention, made sure that her students understood the material, and was ready to answer any questions.

Francoise C.

The instructor is awesome! She keeps your attention and shows you different ways to view things. Very good information!

Amy Birch

  • Sylvia Martinez Sep 12, 2025
    Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    Great course! This new knowledge will help me make more consistent and well-reasoned determinations.

  • Francoise C. Sep 12, 2025
    Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    Great! I would highly recommend courses taught by Carla Harris to my colleagues, and I would want to take courses offered by Carla Harris again. She presented all of the material in a way that grabbed attention, made sure that her students understood the material, and was ready to answer any questions.

  • Amy Birch Sep 12, 2025
    Personnel Security Adjudication Course

    The instructor is awesome! She keeps your attention and shows you different ways to view things. Very good information!

  • Lori N. Aug 21, 2025
    Suitability Adjudication

    Instructor knew her stuff. Very good class.

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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 Personnel Security and Suitability Classes

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September 2025
Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication Course
September 30–October 3
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,649
4 Days

Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.

November 2025
Understanding the Personnel Security Program Course
November 4–5
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Gain a full overview of managing federal personnel security, from initial application through clearance adjudication and continuous evaluation.

December 2025
Personnel Security Adjudication Course
December 3–5
Wednesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,299
3 Days

Learn how to apply adjudicative criteria to make clear, defensible suitability or clearance decisions in alignment with federal guidelines.

February 2026
Understanding the Personnel Security Program Course
February 5–6
Thursday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,049
2 Days

Gain a full overview of managing federal personnel security, from initial application through clearance adjudication and continuous evaluation.

Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication Course
February 10–13
Tuesday to Friday 9–4:30pm
$1,649
4 Days

Master the principles and procedures of personnel security and suitability adjudication to make informed determinations on security clearances and federal employment eligibility.

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