Federal Human Resources Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

Federal Classification Principles Course

• IDCLAS7915
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to classify and analyze General Schedule (GS) positions by mastering federal classification principles, procedures, and evaluation systems.

Federal Wage System Classification Course

• IDCLAS8200
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn the standards and procedures used under the Federal Wage System to classify and grade blue-collar positions using OPM guidance.

Basic Position Classification Course

• IDCLAS7005
• Weekdays only
• 10 Days
• Open to beginners

Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities classifiers need to do their work successfully. The focus of this course is on helping participants develop competence in applying various classification standards. It also provides participants with exposure to other topics important to federal classification programs, such as writing position descriptions and the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Writing Federal Position Descriptions Course

• IDCLAS7910
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to create accurate and comprehensive federal position descriptions that align with organizational goals and HR requirements.

Federal Position Management Course

• IDCLAS7012
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to use position management tools and techniques to optimize organizational performance and address common workforce challenges.

Fair Labor Standards Act Bootcamp

• IDCLAS.P1
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

This bootcamp provides federal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it governs overtime, travel compensation, and exemption determinations in the federal workforce. Participants learn how to apply FLSA regulations, evaluate compensation scenarios, and ensure compliance with federal pay and claims requirements.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Course

• IDCLAS7100
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

This course provides federal professionals with a practical understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and how it applies to federal workforce pay and compliance decisions. Participants learn how to interpret FLSA coverage, determine exemption status, understand the claims process, and apply statutory requirements in real workplace scenarios.

Overtime and Travel Provisions for FLSA Course

• IDCLAS7103
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

This course focuses on applying the rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) related to overtime, travel time, and compensatory time for federal employees. Participants learn how to determine compensable work hours, understand when travel counts as hours of work, apply regulations governing compensatory time off for travel, and recognize the process for filing and resolving FLSA claims.

Intermediate Position Classification Course

• IDCLAS8300
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your classification expertise by tackling complex federal position evaluations and mastering desk audit techniques.

Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

• IDCLAS8102
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.

Advanced Position Classification Course

• IDCLAS9200
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your expertise in federal position classification by tackling complex cases and applying advanced techniques.

Making Exempt/Nonexempt Determinations Course

• IDCLAS7104
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn how to apply FLSA rules and guidance to determine federal employee exemption status and compliance with wage-and-hour regulations.

Federal Classification Course (Self-Paced)

• IDCLAS7052
• 36 Hours
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Learn the basic, crosscutting principles you need to classify and analyze federal positions for compensation purposes, and apply these concepts by classifying GS, FWS, and alternative system positions. Improve your analytical skills to ask good questions about position duties and organizational design, write Factor Evaluation System (FES) position descriptions, and analyze position management alternatives. Students benefit from instructor assistance and feedback on assignments as well as facilitated blogging and discussions.

AI for Federal HR Classification Course

• IDCLAS7010
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Use AI tools to analyze, draft, refine, and verify federal position classification work while applying human judgment, ethical safeguards, and OPM compliance standards throughout the process.

The Guide to Federal Personnel Recordkeeping Course

• IDSTAF7035
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

This one-day course teaches federal HR specialists how to establish, maintain, transfer, and safeguard Official Personnel Folders (OPF) and Employee Medical Folders (EMF) in accordance with OPM's Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping, including Update 14.

Using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions Course

• IDSTAF7030
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

This course provides federal HR specialists and personnelists with the knowledge and skills to accurately select and document Nature of Action codes, legal authorities, and remarks when preparing the SF-52 and SF-50 using OPM's Guide to Processing Personnel Actions.

Certified Federal HR Practitioner (cFHRP) Level I Certificate Program

• IDCFHRP1.1.CP
• Weekdays only
• 16 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Start your federal HR career by building core technical skills in staffing, classification, labor relations, EEO, and HR data practices aligned with OPM competencies.

Certified Federal HR Advisor (cFHRA) Level II Certificate Program

• IDcFHRA2.CP
• Weekdays only
• 15 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

Certified Federal HR Business Partner (cFHRBP) Level III Certificate Program

• IDcFHRBP3.CP
• Weekdays only
• 13 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Elevate your strategic HR capabilities and serve as a high-value advisor to agency leadership by aligning workforce initiatives with mission objectives.

Federal Human Resources Processing Certificate Program

• IDFHRP.CP.2
• Weekdays only
• 14 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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.

Federal Human Resources Processing Certificate Program

• IDFHRP.CP.2
• Weekdays only
• 14 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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.

SSA OIG Federal Merit Hiring Certificate

• IDCBDM
• Weekdays only
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

This certification program is a customized learning path designed in partnership with GSUSA to meet the immediate training needs of HR professionals working under the Federal Merit Hiring Plan, Presidential mandates, and OPM federal guidance. This certification equips HR specialists with the critical skills needed to support federal staffing, job analysis, qualification determinations, and pay setting processes. With practical, applied learning, participants will be prepared to implement knowledge directly into their HR practices. This program builds upon recent classification training to provide a comprehensive foundation in federal HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current government standards and best practices.

Professional Mediation Certificate (PMC) for the Workplace

• IDADRV7500
• Weekdays only
• 7 Days
• Open to beginners

This program is designed to equip you with real-world mediation skills you can apply immediately and a sought-after certification to give you a professional edge.

Leading Workgroups That Work: Equipping Professionals to Chair, Facilitate, and Drive Results Certificate Course

• IDADRV7400
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

This course equips you with the skills and confidence to chair and facilitate workgroups that deliver real results. Provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc., you will learn practical tools to prepare strategically, guide focused discussions, manage challenging dynamics, and drive clear decisions and accountability in both in-person and virtual settings.

AI for Federal HR Bootcamp

• IDAIHR.P1
• Weekdays only
• 18 Hours
• Open to beginners

The AI for Federal HR Bootcamp equips human resources professionals to apply artificial intelligence responsibly across position classification, hiring, employee development, employee relations, benefits, and retirement work. Across five integrated courses, participants learn to craft safe, PII-free prompts and verify every AI output against authoritative federal sources while applying sound human judgment.

Fair Labor Standards Act Bootcamp

• IDCLAS.P1
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

This bootcamp provides federal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it governs overtime, travel compensation, and exemption determinations in the federal workforce. Participants learn how to apply FLSA regulations, evaluate compensation scenarios, and ensure compliance with federal pay and claims requirements.

CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Bootcamp

• IDBENE.P
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

Federal Employee Benefits for Administrators Bootcamp

• IDCQNP
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

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.

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.

Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

• IDLABR7100
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

• IDLABR7011
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

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.

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

• IDPMGT7510
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Federal Labor Relations Course (Basic)

• IDLABR7020
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand the fundamentals of federal labor relations, including collective bargaining, employee rights, and management responsibilities.

Federal Labor Relations Course (Intermediate)

• IDLABR7021
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Build the in-depth knowledge of federal labor relations needed to advise management and effectively handle scope of bargaining, negotiations, grievances, unfair labor practices, and more.

Negotiating Federal Labor Agreements Course

• IDLABR9001
• Weekdays only
• 5 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the skills to prepare for and conduct federal labor agreement negotiations, including resolving disputes and applying effective bargaining strategies.

AI for Federal Employee Relations Course

• IDTECH8009
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Prerequisites required

Learn how federal Employee Relations professionals can use AI responsibly for ER letter drafting, case research, performance documentation, prompt sanitization, and output verification.

Processing Federal Personnel Actions Course

• IDSTAF7010
• Weekdays only
• 5 Days
• Prerequisites required

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

Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

• IDSTAF8007
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain the skills to assess and apply veterans' preference accurately and keep your personnel actions compliant with current federal hiring law.

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.

Using and Presenting HR Data for Organizational Decisions Course

• IDSTAF8016
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes.

Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course

• IDPMGT7013
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Build and implement a mission-aligned workforce plan by analyzing workforce data, identifying skills gaps, and developing strategies to recruit, retain, and deploy talent effectively.

Strategic Human Capital Management Course

• IDPMGT7015
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Enrolled students will learn how to design, track, and communicate performance measures in federal programs. Ideal for professionals seeking to improve accountability and data-driven decision-making.

Federal Human Resources Management Course

• IDPMGT7011
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

This course provides an overview of federal human resources management, covering compensation, hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Course

• IDPMGT7000
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests while balancing transparency and confidentiality.

Using Laws, Regulations, and Operating Guidance Course

• IDPMGT7107
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

To carry out the work of a federal HR practitioner, you must be able to find and use the applicable laws and regulations related to HR management, as well as the operating guidance issued by regulatory agencies overseeing federal HR, such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to transmit additional information on day-to-day human resources management matters. This course helps you understand how policy is established, where to find federal HR law, regulations, and operating guidance, and how they work together. You will also learn to use these issuances to answer questions you will encounter in your daily work.

Guiding Principles for Federal HR Course

• IDPMGT7202
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

This course discusses the basic values—the foundation—for federal human resources management. These values must be expressed in every decision made regarding a federal employee and are implicit in the laws, regulations, and operating guidance that frame the federal merit system. Thus, this course covers and applies the principles that undergird federal HRM – the Merit System Principles (MSPs), Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

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.

Advanced Personnel Security Adjudication Course

• IDSTAF9201
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Internal Consulting Skills for Federal HR Professionals Course

• IDCDEV8005
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop consulting skills to build partnerships with management and provide effective HR solutions within the federal context.

AI for Federal HR Course

• IDPMGT7210
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn to use AI confidently in federal HR work to improve classification, hiring, and employee development while applying sound judgment to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance.

Cybersecurity for Federal HR: People Data and the Cyber Workforce Course

• IDCYSE7015
• Weekdays only
• 6 Hours
• Open to beginners

Protect the personnel data your HR office holds and code cyber workforce positions to meet federal reporting rules.

Human Resource Management for Supervisors and Managers Course

• IDPMGT.P1
• Weekdays only
• 5 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

This course prepares federal supervisors and managers to navigate HR responsibilities confidently, from compliance and risk awareness to executing staffing, performance, and conduct actions in accordance with federal law and policy. Participants gain practical guidance to make defensible decisions and reduce organizational risk.

Federal HR Compliance and Risk Awareness for Supervisors and Managers Course

• IDPMGT7100
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

This course introduces federal supervisors and managers to the legal framework governing human resources decisions, with a focus on compliance, risk awareness, and supervisory responsibilities. Participants learn how to prevent common violations and recognize when to engage HR, EEO, or Labor Relations before issues escalate.

Federal HR Execution and Decision-Making for Supervisors and Managers Course

• IDPMGT8100
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Prerequisites required

This intermediate course prepares federal supervisors and managers to execute staffing, performance, and conduct actions confidently while minimizing legal, procedural, and workforce risk.

Federal Human Resources Management Course

• IDPMGT7011
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

This course provides an overview of federal human resources management, covering compensation, hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

Managing Employee Conduct and Performance Course

• IDLABR7011
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

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.

Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

• IDCLAS8102
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the principles of federal position classification, including interpreting standards, preparing descriptions, and managing classifications effectively.

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

• IDPMGT7510
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors Course

• IDEEOP7031
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn about the various types of sexual harassment and the kinds of behavior that may be interpreted as sexual harassment in the workplace. Recognize your role in preventing sexual harassment and your responsibilities when sexual harassment complaints are raised.

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.

CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefit Bootcamp

• IDBENE.P
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

Federal Employee Benefits for Administrators Bootcamp

• IDCQNP
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Introduction

• IDBENE7300
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Build the expertise to advise federal employees on CSRS and FERS retirement benefits. This course helps HR professionals understand eligibility, service crediting, and TSP management to provide accurate and confident guidance.

Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Intermediate

• IDBENE8300
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement Course

• IDBENE8104
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to handle claims for the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement. Understand the features of each program and help your agency process claims quickly and accurately, reduce worker compensation costs and bring injured employees back to work.

Federal Employee Health Benefits for Administrators

• IDBENE7305
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain a clear understanding of FEHB, FEGLI, FLTCIP, FSAs, Social Security, and Medicare to confidently advise employees and process federal benefits. This course equips HR professionals with the essential knowledge to interpret regulations and provide accurate guidance.

Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course

• IDBENE7116
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

This course equips HR professionals with the expertise to interpret and communicate Social Security and Medicare benefits. Participants will learn how eligibility, enrollment, and coverage interact with federal retirement programs to help employees plan for a secure and well-informed retirement.

AI for Federal Employee Benefits

• IDTECH8040
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Open to beginners

Learn to use AI tools responsibly to research and compare your federal employee benefits—FEHB health plans, FEDVIP dental and vision, FEGLI life insurance, FSAFEDS accounts, and FLTCIP long-term care. In four hands-on hours, you will practice crafting safe, PII-free prompts and verifying every AI answer against official OPM sources, reflecting current 2026 federal benefits and AI-use policy.

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.

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).

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 Employees 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.

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.

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.

AI for Federal Employee Retirement

• IDTECH8050
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Open to beginners

Learn to use AI tools responsibly to plan your federal retirement, including FERS and CSRS annuities, TSP withdrawal options, survivor-benefit elections, Social Security, and Medicare. In four hands-on hours, you will practice crafting safe, PII-free prompts and verifying every AI answer against official OPM, TSP, and SSA sources.

Federal Employee Development Course

• IDCDEV7007
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand the role of training and development in federal HR management to enhance individual and organizational performance.

Instructor Training Course

• IDCDEV9001
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

Sharpen and improve your instructional skills and become a more polished presenter. Discover proven training techniques for large and small groups, in a variety of training venues, including methods for engaging remote participants. Practice using methodologies in addition to the lecture to enhance participant involvement and retention of learning outcomes. Experience hands-on engagement, including using a variety of instructional methods from presentation and demonstration to role-playing and game-playing. Develop a personal toolkit of training techniques and learn to evaluate your training success and return on investment.

Instructional Design Essentials Course

• IDADMB9006
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Acquire essential methods to plan, build, and evaluate effective training and e-learning programs using instructional design principles.

Briefing Techniques Course

• IDCOMM7002
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your ability to deliver concise, impactful briefings tailored to your audience and objectives.

Introduction to Federal Staffing and Placement

• IDSTAF7005
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

This course provides federal HR professionals with a foundational understanding of federal staffing and placement laws, regulations, and processes, from recruitment through merit promotion and in-service placement.

Qualifications Analysis Course

• IDSTAF7023
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

This course teaches HR practitioners how to evaluate federal job applicants by applying OPM's Qualifications Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.

Job Analysis for Federal Hiring Course

• IDSTAF8005
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

Examining for Federal Wage System Jobs Course

• IDSTAF7200
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to classify and examine federal wage system jobs accurately by applying job evaluation methods, pay-setting rules, and supervisory interview techniques.

Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course

• IDSTAF8007
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain the skills to assess and apply veterans' preference accurately and keep your personnel actions compliant with current federal hiring law.

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.

Planning and Conducting a DoD Reduction in Force Course

• IDSTAF7018
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand and apply DoD-specific Reduction in Force procedures through mock scenario analysis and adherence to retention rules.

Introduction to Reduction in Force Course (RIF)

• IDSTAF7006
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Understand the legal procedures, tools, and resources involved in managing a Reduction in Force (RIF) to minimize its impact.

Planning and Conducting a RIF Course

• IDSTAF7015
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn how to conduct a federal Reduction in Force with confidence, covering planning, retention factors, mock simulations, and rights-based decision-making under 5 CFR 351.

Category Rating and Selection Workshop Course

• IDSTAF9010
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Prerequisites required

This course prepares students to identify job-related criteria in order to define quality categories, identify and assign job candidates to the proper category, recognize veterans’ preference entitlement and make selections of job candidates using this process.

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.

Adverse Conduct and Performance-Based Actions Course

• IDLABR7100
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

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

AI for Employee Performance Management in Government Course

• IDTECH7045
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Open to beginners

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how government supervisors and HR professionals set expectations, measure outcomes, and recognize employees. This 4-hour interactive training gives federal staff practical, responsible ways to bring AI into every stage of the performance cycle, grounded in real government examples and current OPM guidance.

Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees Course

• IDEEOP7030
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Sexual harassment is not only illegal, it detracts from workplace productivity and professionalism. Learn about sexual harassment trends in the federal workplace, the various types of sexual harassment, how to determine sexual harassment, the laws, policies, regulations and guidance governing sexual harassment, and the process by which victims can address sexual harassment in the federal workplace.

EEO in the Federal Government Course

• IDEEOP7013
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand the key provisions of EEO laws as they affect federal employment. Learn about prohibited forms of discrimination; the federal EEO complaint process; and techniques for identifying and avoiding workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In addition, learn about the court systems, legal burdens of proof, and types of judicial relief related to discrimination against federal employees.

AI for Federal Employee Relations Course

• IDTECH8009
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Prerequisites required

Learn how federal Employee Relations professionals can use AI responsibly for ER letter drafting, case research, performance documentation, prompt sanitization, and output verification.

Pay Setting for FWS Positions Course (Self-Paced)

• IDPADM7001
• 36 Hours
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Learn how to set pay for employees under the Federal Wage System (FWS) in this extensive technical course. Implement and apply the rules and requirements related to:New appointmentsReinstatement and reassignmentsTransfers and conversionsPromotions, changes to lower grade, and other pay changesRecruitment, relocation, and retention incentivesSpecial qualifications, grade and pay retention, severance pay, and movement between pay systems.

Pay Setting: Federal Wage System Course

• IDSTAF9004
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Apply FWS pay-setting rules to real-world scenarios involving appointments, promotions, within-grade increases, and wage schedule updates.

Pay Setting for GS Positions Course (Self-Paced)

• IDPADM7002
• 36 Hours
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Learn how to set and administer pay for employees under the General Schedule (GS) in this extensive technical course. Implement and apply the complex array of rules and requirements, including those related to:New appointmentsReinstatement and reassignmentsTransfers and conversionsPromotions, changes to lower grade, and other pay changesRecruitment, relocation, and retention incentivesGrade and pay retention, severance pay, and movement between pay systems.Blogs and discussions are designed specifically for students. There is limited instructor assistance.

Pay Setting: General Schedule Course

• IDSTAF9002
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

This course provides federal personnel with the knowledge to set and administer pay for General Schedule (GS) employees, covering a wide range of pay-setting rules and scenarios.

AI for Federal HR Bootcamp

• IDAIHR.P1
• Weekdays only
• 18 Hours
• Open to beginners

The AI for Federal HR Bootcamp equips human resources professionals to apply artificial intelligence responsibly across position classification, hiring, employee development, employee relations, benefits, and retirement work. Across five integrated courses, participants learn to craft safe, PII-free prompts and verify every AI output against authoritative federal sources while applying sound human judgment.

AI for Federal HR Course

• IDPMGT7210
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn to use AI confidently in federal HR work to improve classification, hiring, and employee development while applying sound judgment to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance.

AI for Federal HR Classification Course

• IDCLAS7010
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Use AI tools to analyze, draft, refine, and verify federal position classification work while applying human judgment, ethical safeguards, and OPM compliance standards throughout the process.

AI Governance and Compliance for Federal HR Course

• IDTECH8006
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Prerequisites required

AI for HR Professionals (Private Sector) Course

• IDAI8
• Not currently scheduled
• 2 Days
• Prerequisites required

Create a personalized Claude workflow that helps you produce faster, clearer, and more consistent HR documents, programs, and communications across the full employee lifecycle.

AI for HR Professionals (Private Sector) Course

• IDAI8
• Not currently scheduled
• 2 Days
• Prerequisites required

Create a personalized Claude workflow that helps you produce faster, clearer, and more consistent HR documents, programs, and communications across the full employee lifecycle.