Specialized Training for HR Professionals

Build HR knowledge and skills with specialized courses from OPM’s Federal HR Institute. Our comprehensive HR 

development program is the only one of its kind, establishing a single, standardized competency-based framework to 

support federal HR practitioners and improve government-wide HR workforce capabilities.

Our courses continuously develop HR specialists from entry- through senior-level positions, promoting individual 

growth while building organizational capacity and competence. 

Proven Expertise and Partnerships 

We build HR knowledge and skills across the federal government through extensive experience and expertise in HR 

policy, training and development, and government culture. Our partnerships with human capital leaders and HR 

experts helps create a dynamic and enriching curriculum that spans HR functional areas and experience levels. 

Focused Solutions for Agencies

Improve employee performance and meet human capital goals with HR training programs that support individual 

and agency growth. Bring HR-focused training to your agency with help from our consultants who guide you through 

simplified government-to-government procurement options. Let’s work together to build your HR workforce.

Get Started Today > opm.gov/FHRI | FHRI@opm.gov

Specialized training for groups 

Build a powerful network of HR 

professionals across your organization 

while helping employees gain and refine 

skills needed to exceed.

Federal HR Institute

Delegated Examining Certification

Validate skills in exercising delegated

examining authority with our training 

and certification program for individuals 

and groups within agencies. 

Training for individual employees 

Engage with peers across government 

with courses that develop and hone 

skills in staffing, classification, and 

compensation. 

Build and develop 

HR skills and 

capabilities. 
Why Choose OPM?

For over 50 years, OPM’s Center 

for Leadership Development 

has developed visionary leaders 

to transform government. 

Our programs, services, and 

technologies help transform 

people and organizations, focusing 

on contemporary challenges 

through the lens of government. 

We are the only federal program 

uniquely designed and focused 

on providing individuals and 

agencies with a path to career and 

organizational success built upon 

OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications

(ECQs) and competencies. 

Learn how our innovative learning 

solutions transform today’s 

employees into tomorrow’s 

leaders at www.opm.gov/CLD. 

Programs of Study

Whether taken as an introduction or refresher, our courses are tailored to 

specialties and career levels – from early career through GS-15.

New HR Practitioners

Build a solid foundation in the most essential federal HR topics.

HR Foundations: Kickstart your federal career with foundational skills essential 

for new HR specialists in any functional area. 

Staffing – Foundations: Learn about the federal hiring process and staffing 

functions, laws, and programs.

Mid-career HR Practitioners

Support your agency’s workforce planning efforts with three functional tracks 

recommended for HR Specialists with five years or less of federal HR experience:

Staffing – Technical: Learn how workforce planning and strategic recruiting 

initiatives impact your role in supporting your agency’s hiring processes. 

Classification: Encourage uniformity and equity in the classification of 

positions.

Compensation: Understand techniques that support the prudent spending of 

employment funds.

Senior HR Practitioners

Help your agency directly align workforce requirements with strategic plans and 

goals through staffing tracks for HR Specialists and HR Assistants with five or 

more years of federal HR experience.

Staffing – Advisor: Support hiring managers in conducting workforce planning 

and strategic recruiting activities. These courses are for HR Team Leads.

Staffing – Strategic: Evaluate the effectiveness of staffing initiatives with data 

to make informed decisions. These courses are for HR supervisors, managers, 

and executives.

Enroll Today >

www.opm.gov/FHRI

Questions?

202-418-4252

FHRI@opm.gov

DelegatedExamining@opm.gov

Delegated Examining Training and Certification

Delegated Examining (DE) authority is delegated by OPM to agencies to fill civil service jobs through a competitive process open to all 

U.S. citizens, including current federal employees. HR practitioners involved in Delegated Examining activities can validate their skills 

and knowledge through our certification program, which is typically completed in three phases:

*The Delegated Examining Training Course and on-the-job experience are not prerequisites for taking the assessment; however, both are highly 

recommended to support development of critical competencies and knowledge.

1 Training Course*

Learn to successfully execute 

Delegated Examining activities 

with essential content and 

simulation.

View schedule.

2 On-the-Job Experience*

Apply what you learned in 

the training course for a 

recommended 90-day period.

3 Certification Assessment

Validate mastery with our 

proctored assessment that 

certifies you for three years.