Guiding Principles for Federal HR Course

Overview

Learn the fundamentals of program and project management in the federal space, including planning, performance tracking, and lifecycle phases. Ideal for emerging project leaders.

Syllabus

Module 1: The Federal Merit System

Explanation of the merit system and its application to federal HR practice
Overview of the history of merit system development in the U.S.
Impact of the merit system on ensuring fairness in federal HR decisions

Module 2: The Merit System Principles

Detailed description of the nine Merit System Principles (MSPs)
Practical applications of the MSPs in HR management and recruitment
Case studies demonstrating the impact of MSPs in real-world scenarios

Module 3: Prohibited Personnel Practices

Explanation of the 14 Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs)
Illustration of how these practices undermine the merit system
Procedures for filing complaints related to violations of PPPs

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