In today’s federal HR environment, it is essential that HR professionals operate as business partners not merely processing transactions, aligning HR practices with agency mission and objectives.
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.
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.
Develop consulting skills to build partnerships with management and provide effective HR solutions within the federal context.
Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes.
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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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.
Very knowledgeable instructor, enthusiastic about the material and clearly conveyed the information to the class.
Myra K.
I enjoyed the class material and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Ms. Adrianna Harden provided real life scenarios when explaining the class content and I very much enjoyed the examples and group assignments by using data in HR processes.
Jarteau Hodges
Great experience! Adrianna was perfect for this course.
Danielle G.
Adrianna was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about HR Analytics. She is passionate about her work which made the course more valuable.
Kristen W.
I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in using and presenting HR Data. The content is well-structured and delivered clearly and in an engaging manner.
Barbara Stevenson
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and I enjoyed her sense of humor and stories she shared.
Leslie M.
Great instructor who covered a lot of helpful information including very useful resources on data and where to find the information. Very useful and helpful course. I would recommend HROs register and complete the course.
Michael B.
Enthusiastic instructor.
Myra K.
The instructor was very engaging and made us think outside of the box. I liked that he provided personal experiences that helped us understand the context.
Teresa H.
Great course! It not only deepened my understanding of HR analytics but also gave me the practical tools to use data strategically to help inform leadership decisions within my organization.
Sabrina Collins
I highly recommend this course to any HR professional. It gives you a full overview on how to find data, what to do with it, and how to get it out in a clear manner to leaders. I definitely feel encouraged in going back to my position and pulling/presenting data.
Domonique Bateman
Sarah was very charismatic and kept the class interesting.
Symone T.
Instructor was wonderful, understanding, engaging, and moved the class along at an appropriate speed.
Angela B.
I enjoyed the experiences of the other students added to the content and the overall learning experience. Particularly enjoyed the add on of the AI assignment.
Angela G.
The instructor and class was so good! Ms. Gurwitz was very knowledgeable and informative. She gave good examples and taught me a lot.
Dorisa B.
Arthur had extensive background that was perfect for this subject.
Angela G.
Great experience. The instructor integrated new systems, such as AI, during the exercises. I have minimal experience, so this helped me a lot.
Alicia Dixon
Sarah was incredibly knowledgeable and asked challenging questions.
Matthew S.
The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, creating a positive learning atmosphere. The materials were well-organized and provided a solid foundation for understanding internal consulting principles. I highly recommend this course to any HR professional looking to enhance their effectiveness as an internal consultant. This course gave me skills that I will be able to immediately bring back to my job.
Hannah Harding
Very nice instructor and good class!
Aubrey A.
Great class! Group exercises were engaging and really helped with practical application of the material.
Allison Richardson
Fantastic experience, I look forward to using what I've learned at work! Dan is an amazing communicator and instructor who provided great information that will be helpful in the future.
Eric Farmer
I would give a 100 out of 10 for my overall experience. My class was an A+ all the way through. We had a lot of people that had gone through similar scenario's, so it was very helpful in collecting data to use.
Kathlene Swope
This was a stellar topic and 100% relevant to my daily work. The immediate application of the principles really helped it stick for me!
Nichole U.
Informative and easy to apply to my work directly. Dan was incredibly knowledgeable and it was wonderful to hear his own experiences and applications of the topics we discussed. His feedback was also very astute and to the point.
Hannah B.
Great experience and even better that I got to do this with my peers. Enjoyed the class and felt that I learned a lot about what I need to be applying in my future conversations. Instructor was wonderful with providing feedback that was not only necessary, but so very helpful in improving our performance moving forward.
Shawn Handel
Johnny Bynum did an amazing job, very patient with us, and knowledgeable!
Kearstyn S.
Hands down the best instructor yet. Thorough, informative, and ensured we received the information he was trying to teach. He utilized the clock for breaks, which was nice to have that countdown.
Danelle C.
Dan was very engaging and had a wealth of knowledge to share. Great tools to be a better HR Consultant. I also valued that the class was small because it was more engaging.
Nadia W.
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and provided useful tools that we can refer to outside of the classroom. I would recommend this course to other employees within my organization.
Megan L.
It was an excellent course. I learned a great deal, and can use these skills to benefit my customers. The instructor was energetic, uplifting, attentive, and answered all of our questions.
Chantel C.
I love Adrianna's way of teaching. She was a delight during this training, and she made the material engaging and fun. I also really like the literature from the slides and the participant guide. I will be using some of the framework from the class right away.
Ashly W.
Adrianna was an excellent instructor that presented the material in a way that made the class outstanding! The topic was also great, and I can utilize the skills I learned now and throughout my career.
Elizabeth S.
Everyone should take this class, no matter where you are at in your career. I am going to be able to take this training with me throughout my own career. The instructor was well-spoken and covered the content in a way that was relatable.
Kendra Sewell
The instructor was knowledgeable, pleasant, and also very relatable.
Dana C.
Take this class! It'll help you work with others, learn your strengths and weaknesses, and it will give you helpful tools if your weaknesses are organizational. It also gives you ways to have the material you'll need for future consulting. And last but not least, the instructor was great! She was very engaging and fun to listen to.
Randall Wettig
Even after finishing a master's degree with an emphasis on analytics and data presentation, I still walked away with valuable knowledge from the class. Dan is a great facilitator. He took special care to make sure each participant had a voice and gave input.
Alicia C.
Kristin was very knowledgeable, and I loved how she imparted her experience during our session. She made the material very relevant, and she was engaging. The content was kind of heavy for me because I am new to the role, but I was able to work through it, and I'm excited to take this information back to my agency.
Talia GW.
The instructor was very knowledgeable, personable, and motivated throughout the course.
Michael K.
This is a great class for HR and EEO practitioners who want to understand and advance the federal workforce. This class is necessary for all people-oriented practitioners and future leaders. Content was up to date and presented interesting case studies. I loved the small class size because it gave everyone an opportunity to be present and active in the class. Adrianna is amazing! She has a wealth of knowledge on HR principles and business acumen. She has a great pulse on the current workforce constraints in the federal workforce and private sector. She is encouraging and insightful, and I hope to work with her again soon
Jayme Beasley
I'd choose Graduate School USA any day for my learning experience. Adrianna Harden was excellent. She kept us engaged and gave me a brand new perspective on data analysis and influential methods for conducting change.
Auryana Cureton
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I'd choose Graduate School USA any day for my learning experience. Adrianna Harden was excellent. She kept us engaged and gave me a brand new perspective on data analysis and influential methods for conducting change.
This is a great class for HR and EEO practitioners who want to understand and advance the federal workforce. This class is necessary for all people-oriented practitioners and future leaders. Content was up to date and presented interesting case studies. I loved the small class size because it gave everyone an opportunity to be present and active in the class. Adrianna is amazing! She has a wealth of knowledge on HR principles and business acumen. She has a great pulse on the current workforce constraints in the federal workforce and private sector. She is encouraging and insightful, and I hope to work with her again soon
The instructor was very knowledgeable, personable, and motivated throughout the course.
Kristin was very knowledgeable, and I loved how she imparted her experience during our session. She made the material very relevant, and she was engaging. The content was kind of heavy for me because I am new to the role, but I was able to work through it, and I'm excited to take this information back to my agency.
Even after finishing a master's degree with an emphasis on analytics and data presentation, I still walked away with valuable knowledge from the class. Dan is a great facilitator. He took special care to make sure each participant had a voice and gave input.
Take this class! It'll help you work with others, learn your strengths and weaknesses, and it will give you helpful tools if your weaknesses are organizational. It also gives you ways to have the material you'll need for future consulting. And last but not least, the instructor was great! She was very engaging and fun to listen to.
The instructor was knowledgeable, pleasant, and also very relatable.
Everyone should take this class, no matter where you are at in your career. I am going to be able to take this training with me throughout my own career. The instructor was well-spoken and covered the content in a way that was relatable.
Adrianna was an excellent instructor that presented the material in a way that made the class outstanding! The topic was also great, and I can utilize the skills I learned now and throughout my career.
I love Adrianna's way of teaching. She was a delight during this training, and she made the material engaging and fun. I also really like the literature from the slides and the participant guide. I will be using some of the framework from the class right away.
It was an excellent course. I learned a great deal, and can use these skills to benefit my customers. The instructor was energetic, uplifting, attentive, and answered all of our questions.
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and provided useful tools that we can refer to outside of the classroom. I would recommend this course to other employees within my organization.
Dan was very engaging and had a wealth of knowledge to share. Great tools to be a better HR Consultant. I also valued that the class was small because it was more engaging.
Hands down the best instructor yet. Thorough, informative, and ensured we received the information he was trying to teach. He utilized the clock for breaks, which was nice to have that countdown.
Very nice instructor and good class!
The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, creating a positive learning atmosphere. The materials were well-organized and provided a solid foundation for understanding internal consulting principles. I highly recommend this course to any HR professional looking to enhance their effectiveness as an internal consultant. This course gave me skills that I will be able to immediately bring back to my job.
Great class! Group exercises were engaging and really helped with practical application of the material.
Fantastic experience, I look forward to using what I've learned at work! Dan is an amazing communicator and instructor who provided great information that will be helpful in the future.
I would give a 100 out of 10 for my overall experience. My class was an A+ all the way through. We had a lot of people that had gone through similar scenario's, so it was very helpful in collecting data to use.
This was a stellar topic and 100% relevant to my daily work. The immediate application of the principles really helped it stick for me!
Informative and easy to apply to my work directly. Dan was incredibly knowledgeable and it was wonderful to hear his own experiences and applications of the topics we discussed. His feedback was also very astute and to the point.
Great experience and even better that I got to do this with my peers. Enjoyed the class and felt that I learned a lot about what I need to be applying in my future conversations. Instructor was wonderful with providing feedback that was not only necessary, but so very helpful in improving our performance moving forward.
Johnny Bynum did an amazing job, very patient with us, and knowledgeable!
Sarah was incredibly knowledgeable and asked challenging questions.
Great experience. The instructor integrated new systems, such as AI, during the exercises. I have minimal experience, so this helped me a lot.
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April 14–15
Tuesday to Wednesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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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. |
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April 21–23
Tuesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,299
3 Days
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Develop consulting skills to build partnerships with management and provide effective HR solutions within the federal context. |
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April 21–22
Tuesday to Wednesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes. |
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May 6–7
Wednesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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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. |
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May 18–19
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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Learn to analyze, interpret, and present HR data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve organizational outcomes. |
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