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Course 4933 | Virtual | Classroom
Compensation and Pay Setting in the Federal Government
Overview
Master compensation and pay in the federal sector! This course will equip you with a thorough understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern federal compensation and pay. You’ll build a solid foundation of federal pay systems, including—but not limited to—the Federal Wage System (FWS), General Schedule (GS), and the Senior Executive Service (SES). You’ll also learn how to administer HR functions within the federal framework and navigate pay and leave laws, compensation issues, and HR actions such as appointments, promotions, and reassignments.
Who Attends
This course is designed for federal human resources (HR) personnel, including compensation specialists, generalists, or assistants, federal employees transitioning to HR roles, contractors and consultants, and anyone within the federal government who wants to equip themselves with the foundational knowledge to navigate the complexities of compensation administration in the federal government.
Course Level: Basic
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days
Price: $ 1419.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
Guaranteed to Run are designated with a 
July 20 - July 21, 2026
Class ID: 264933004
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
September 28 - September 29, 2026
Class ID: 264933005
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
November 5 - November 6, 2026
Class ID: 264933006
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
Learning Objectives
- Explain the legal and regulatory landscape of federal compensation management, including the various pay systems available across the federal government
- Describe the federal standards and processes for governmentwide reporting and data consistency, including processing personnel actions related to compensation and pay administration and documenting compensation benchmarking data for use at the local level
- Assess how federal policies, practices, and other factors determine employment compensation and payroll administration in the federal sector
- Assess how governmentwide pay-related decisions impact individual federal employees administered at the local level
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