Accredited professional development programs designed for government employees at all career levels. Select in-person training in Washington, DC or live online courses taught by experienced instructors.
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.
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.
Learn to accurately prepare, process, and approve federal personnel actions using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, including SF-52 and SF-50 forms.
This course teaches HR practitioners how to evaluate federal job applicants by applying OPM's Qualification Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.
This bootcamp provides HR practitioners with the knowledge to advise employees on federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement systems, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
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.
This six-month program is designed to prepare employees at the GS 7-11 levels for management and leadership positions. The program theme is "Leading Self." The program objectives are to give motivated individuals the confidence and training they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.
This 12-month competency-based leadership development program provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent.
Develop essential leadership skills to resolve conflict and build stronger, more effective teams.
Build foundational supervisory skills aligned with OPM’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework, focusing on leadership, communication, and conflict management.
Prepare to lead teams through change by understanding reactions, navigating resistance, and using a structured six-step approach to support adaptation and growth.
Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.
Master AI technologies for business, marketing, design, data analytics, and more in this cutting-edge certificate program. In this program, you'll learn how to optimize Excel workflows, create stunning video content, create captivating graphics, analyze data efficiently, boost workplace productivity, and more with the power of generative AI.
Learn Python, SQL, automation, and machine learning to become a Data Scientist. Gain Python programming, data analysis, SQL querying, and predictive modeling skills. Perfect for beginners, this program prepares you for entry-level data science and Python engineering roles. Unlock high-paying job opportunities in the field of data science.
Transform your skills with ChatGPT in this hands-on program. Gain practical skills to leverage AI for many of your daily tasks, transforming how you work across communication (email, meetings, and chat), writing, data analysis, decision-making, and more. You'll start by learning prompt engineering with ChatGPT, then advance to customizing workflows, using advanced research tools, and exploring voice and image capabilities with ChatGPT’s latest features.
As AI tools become more common in government environments, knowing how to communicate clearly and responsibly with AI systems is an essential skill. This course equips participants with foundational prompt engineering techniques that help improve productivity, enhance clarity, and reduce risk when using AI to support government work.
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.
Learn how to incorporate AI in your marketing strategy with this in-depth course. Explore how to use AI-driven tools to help your SEO, SEM, social media marketing, analytics tracking, paid advertising, and more.
Learn to correctly interpret and apply federal appropriations law to the use of appropriated funds, using the GAO Red Book as the authoritative text.
Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including budget preparation, appropriation types, and performance measurement.
Build a strong foundation in federal accounting by mastering key concepts, financial management practices, and reporting standards.
Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for temporary duty (TDY) travel, including allowances, reimbursements, and compliance for Department of Defense personnel.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Students will review current budget execution policy and guidance published in OMB’s Circular A-11; learn about the principles of purpose, time, and amount that govern how federal agencies can properly use appropriated funds, ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary constraints; and the relationship between performance plans/goals and operating budgets.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.
Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.
Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.
The FAC-P/PM Entry-Level certification provides a strong foundation in managing federal projects across acquisition, contracting, financial, and leadership disciplines. Designed for those with at least one year of project management experience within the last five years, it equips participants to plan, execute, and support projects that align with agency missions and federal standards.
Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
Explore the role of management analysts and gain foundational skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and presenting findings effectively.
Learn practical techniques to collect reliable primary data through observations, interviews, and surveys.
Learn structured analytical methods for decision-making, problem-solving, process modeling, and performance measurement in the federal workplace.
Master data analytics with hands-on training in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. You'll work on real-world projects to create dashboards, analyze data, and gain insights, preparing you for roles in business intelligence. No prior experience is required.
Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and go from beginner to pro with this hands-on bootcamp. Learn functions, Pivot Tables, macros, and time-saving techniques to conquer all the key skills needed to excel in Excel.
Unlock the power of Python for data-driven decision-making as you master Python programming fundamentals and dive into data analysis. Acquire essential skills to clean and manipulate data, create insightful visualizations, and perform statistical analysis, all through hands-on projects with real-world datasets.
Prepare for the PMP® certification exam with PMI-authorized training, expert instruction, and comprehensive exam preparation tools.
Build essential project management skills through hands-on training in planning, execution, and communication.
This one-day course introduces standardized project management principles and best practices, equipping you with practical tools to manage projects efficiently and confidently. Through small group discussions and case study exercises, you’ll learn how to apply foundational project management concepts, analyze project initiation components, evaluate risks, as well as manage project progress and closure effectively. Whether you're new to project management or looking to formalize your skills, this course will help you navigate key project challenges and improve your ability to deliver successful outcomes.
Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
Build the leadership skills that move you beyond managing tasks to leading people, so your project teams stay motivated, aligned, and productive even under real budget and deadline pressure.
A practical overview of how artificial intelligence can be utilized to positively impact project management success by demystifying artificial intelligence and providing practical steps for incorporating AI into project processes.
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Develop the skills to write professional, clear, and compliant audit documents that align with Government Auditing Standards.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.
I enjoyed the class being in person. Great instructor as well.
We had a very small class so lots of chances to talk through scenarios and such. Dr. Mac was engaging and kept our attention as well as extremely knowledgeable. Hope to have him as an instructor in future courses.
I think this is a great class for anyone who is interested in Human Resources. It gives you an understanding of what's required in certain areas of HR.
I feel like the course material and leadership discussions will help guide and direct how I do my daily work. Looking forward to taking some of the things I learned back to the office next week.
As a rookie PM this class help me to learn all the basic concepts and organized my projects. I will definitely will applied many of the concepts explained in the class.
Went in not knowing much about the information presented about the course and walked out with resources to refer to when presented with questions about Federal government hiring process.
I came here with an understanding of planning and strategy; however, the course broadened my knowledge base, and opened new techniques and procedures for my "tool kit". The effects on my day to day activities are evident in productivity, and work/life balance for my team. I am far more effective now than before I took the course.
I learned a lot from the course which will be helpful in my career in human resources.
I am new to human resources and this course provided the basics into everything I would need to know for the position and as a federal employee
Suggest this course for anyone working in project management! I have 10 years of project management experience and was still able to take away new concepts and tools.
I thought this was a great course, a lot of information pushed out in a three day period.
I came into this course with very little AI experience, and a bit skeptical as I worry about AI taking over our jobs one day. Joe was great at explaining how AI works, the evolving technology world, and the fact that these things have been evolving for years without the negative impact to people's jobs. It allowed me to be more open to learning the content and being more open-minded in incorporating AI into my daily professional and personal life.
Unless you think you're an expert in AI, take this class! You will benefit!
I came in thinking i knew all about AI and how to use it correctly and found that there are definitely some things i was missing that will help me in the future
Fatimah is an excellent presenter and facilitator, so the class ran well, the materials she discussed were well received and we enjoyed interacting with her and each other. Unfortunately, the slides we were provided with before the course did not match what she presented, but she blended the materials and the outcome was well received.
Excellent learning experience. The workbook, discussions, and practical exercises made the training engaging, relevant, and immediately applicable to my role. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to grow professionally and lead from where they are.
This class greatly improved upon my level of knowledge and the instructor was very good at making the material relatable to real world experiences.
Dawndee is very knowledgeable and presented the material in a very straightforward and easy to understand way.
Great experience.
I enjoyed the class and it provided me with knowledge regarding leadership styles and DISC styles that I can explore further. I believe this will help me as a future supervisor. Thank you.
This course challenged me in ways I did not expect. Learning my most preferred and least preferred DISC styles has opened my eyes to ways I can grow in my professional career.
Instructor, Dawndee related real-world situations and experiences to compensation issues and pay-setting. Excellent perspectives and discussions!
phenomenal instructor!
I found this course very helpful and relevant to my role. It showed me that leadership is not limited to supervisors and that I can lead through accountability, communication, teamwork, and resilience. The real-life examples and practical exercises helped me understand how to apply these skills in my daily work.
Great class and classmates. listening to different experiences and perspectives was beneficial. Highly recommend this course!
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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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