Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning Course

Module 1: Introduction to Workforce Analysis and Planning

• Understand the purpose and benefits of workforce analysis in the federal sector.
• Review legal, policy, and strategic drivers for workforce planning.
• Identify key terms, concepts, and stages in the workforce planning process.

Module 2: Set the Strategic Direction

• Align workforce planning with agency mission, goals, and priorities.
• Identify external and internal factors influencing workforce needs.
• Engage leadership and stakeholders in defining strategic workforce objectives.

Module 3: Assess the Current and Future Workforce

• Analyze current workforce demographics, skills, and competencies.
• Identify workforce gaps, surpluses, and areas of risk.
• Project future workforce requirements based on mission and workload changes.

Module 4: Develop an Action Plan

• Create targeted strategies to recruit, retain, and develop talent.
• Establish timelines, responsibilities, and resource requirements for workforce initiatives.
• Integrate succession planning and leadership development into the action plan.

Module 5: Implement, Monitor, Evaluate, and Revise

• Put workforce strategies into action and ensure proper change management.
• Track progress using performance measures and workforce metrics.
• Evaluate outcomes and update the plan based on results and evolving needs.