Overview
Gain essential knowledge and tools to align HR development with agency strategy. Learn to design training, assess performance, and support career growth in the federal workforce.
Syllabus
Module 1: HRD in the Federal Government
- Understand the Human Resource Development (HRD) environment in federal agencies.
- Explore the Human Capital Framework and competency models.
- Examine strategic alignment of HRD with agency mission and goals.
- Identify the evolving roles of HR professionals.
Module 2: Performance Improvement and HRD
- Define characteristics of a learning organization.
- Understand how learning contributes to measurable performance.
- Use needs assessments to diagnose performance gaps.
- Apply tools and checklists to identify business, performance, and training needs.
Module 3: Designing Training for Results
- Apply the ADDIE instructional design model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate).
- Design and evaluate training programs for federal employees.
- Explore traditional, e-learning, and blended training formats.
- Understand procurement processes and managing contractor-delivered training.
Module 4: Training Policy
- Interpret legal and regulatory guidelines on federal employee training.
- Apply OPM training policies to real workplace scenarios.
- Identify responsibilities and limits in planning and funding training initiatives.
Module 5: Career Management
- Identify key components of effective career development in the federal workforce.
- Create and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Practice coaching and mentoring techniques.
- Promote self-assessment and reflection for continuous professional growth.
Taught by
Dan Kowalski, Judy Mintze, Natalya H. Bah, Richard Rodieck, Victoria Cox, Adrianna Harden, Sarah Gurwitz, Sineta Scott Robertson, DeShanta Hinton, and Caren Eirkson