Analytical Skills Courses
Course Name:
Management and Program Analysis (GS-0343): Beyond the Basics
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June 25 - 26, 2012
9am-4pm
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HRI
Washington, DC
| $735.00 |
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August 6 - 7, 2012
9am-4pm
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HRI
Oxon Hill, MD
| $735.00 |
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August 20 - 21, 2012
9am-4pm
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Greenbelt Marriott
Greenbelt, MD
| $735.00 |
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Management assistants, new management/program analysts, administrative staff interested in this series, and anyone else who needs to or wants to take their knowledge beyond the basics.
Recommended Prerequisite: Management and Program Analysis (GS-0343): An Introduction
Level: Intermediate
Course Objectives and Agenda
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Course Objectives
- Develop your skills in the application of fact finding and investigative techniques.
- Understand OPM’s guidelines for the Management and Program Analysis (GS-0343) series.
- Receive an overview of a simple cost benefit analysis method.
- Develop in-depth techniques for conducting research on the Web.
- Learn interviewing and note taking techniques.
- Get an introduction to descriptive statistics.
- Review effective methods for organizing and presenting data, including flowcharting.
- Gain an understanding of the series reporting requirements.
- Learn briefing and communication requirements.
Course Agenda
Day One
The 0343 Series Defined
Probing into Problems
Process of the Analyst
Research Requirements
Research Method Expanded: Interviewing, Listening Skills, and Note Taking skills
Day Two
Research Method Expanded: Web-Based
Using Flowcharts
Descriptive Statistics Applications
Cost Benefit Analysis Introduction
Reporting Requirements
Presentation Requirements
This course was designed to help you take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Our expert instructor, Robin Swerdlow, will teach you the practical tools, techniques, and skills necessary for success in this series.
Course includes lunch, continental breakfast, certificate, and all course materials.