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 Qualifications Standards, including eligibility, minimum qualifications, and specialized experience requirements.
This course 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.
The New Leader Program (NLP) is a six-month program 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.
The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that 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.
Explore how AI can assist with analyzing position descriptions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, identifying inconsistencies, and streamlining classification decisions.
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.
Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.
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.
Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.
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.
Expand your analytical toolkit with structured methods for problem-solving, decision-making, and performance measurement.
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.
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication.
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 really enjoyed this course. The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept it engaging with real-life examples and experiences.
I really appreciated Marguerite Scully's instruction. She has a great speaking voice and an in-depth knowledge of finance. She was engaged and kept us all engaged right along with her. Great class on some of the higher-level accounting processes and how they trickle down. It also helped me see how all levels of federal employment have an impact on the bigger picture.
The instructor is very knowledgeable and interactive. She gave plenty of real-life scenarios and examples to further explain the material being covered. I enjoyed the critical thinking discussions and the charts within the book and slides.
She shows she cares about her students and takes the time to verify that they understand the material.
I truly enjoyed this learning experience with Dr. Young. He is very knowledgeable and personable. It was a treat to have him as my instructor through both days of training. He kept the small class engaged from start to finish.
I enjoyed this session and was engaged throughout. The instructor was very informative and provided lots of real-life examples to cement the course material. I look forward to attending the next course.
The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable.
The instructor was great and moved at a great pace while allowing everyone to share and participate. The vibe was welcoming and professional. I enjoyed the thought-provoking exercises. The small group class size was also a bonus, as I don't think the class would have produced the same level of personalized learning with a larger group.
Carol is a great instructor. She is knowledgeable and engaging. I've taken the introductory supervision course several times over the years due to the OPM requirement and the leadership philosophies of my various agencies. This is one of the better sessions.
Great experience. I would recommend this course. There's a lot of good information for people who work Defense Budget/Finance. The instructor was very knowledgeable, articulate, and considerate.
I liked the course, and I found value in the information presented. Ms. Carol McCreary-Maddox gave me some tips to consider and put in practice. She is a great instructor! Her delivery of the information kept the class engaged. She offered different perspectives that expanded my thinking and approach to supervision.
My overall experience in the course was great. I appreciated the course and curriculum that Ms. Robertson presented regarding AI in Federal HR Classification. I learned a lot about how AI is already integrated and continues to be integrated in HR.
I walked in skeptical, and now I have the knowledge and tools to reimagine classification workflows within my organization. I highly recommend this course for anyone responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing classification programs (from the lowest to the highest level). Some content may be basic for experienced AI users, but the foundational takeaways from the course are essential to successfully integrating AI into the federal government.
This class was useful, and I liked the case studies and knowledge checks. The instructor was excellent; he was knowledgeable and supportive.
This was a very informative class with a lot of good content, and the instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject matter.
Mr. Moyer was well-prepared and knowledgeable. The course provides a lot of information and is a good overall experience.
Dr. Dorothy Potter's experience and enthusiasm for teaching really makes a difference in being able to understand the subject matter and wanting to learn more. She was very knowledgeable and conveyed the course information well. I would definitely take any of her courses.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided personal experiences to help us understand the material. She was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. The case studies gave me more experience in utilizing the Red Book and the knowledge checks did an excellent job reinforcing things we learned in the modules.
This is my first time taking a class with Graduate School USA and it was a great experience. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and she was able to make the content more understandable by using workplace-friendly language.
The class had a good instructor who was very knowledgeable.
This course was definitely helpful in amplifying my understanding of appropriations law.
I have always had wonderful experiences with Graduate School USA. The instructor was very professional and efficient, and she explained challenging concepts well.
Dan was very informative and willing to share his personal experiences related to the course material.
The instructor was well-prepared and kept the class moving with just a few students. He was able to engage us to talk about our experiences as auditors. In addition, he helped us set up readability on MS word, which I will be using.
Very knowledgeable instructor!
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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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