Analytical Skills

Ability to Research, Analyze, and Solve Problems

CPEs: 14|CEUs: 1.4
Introductory/Overview
Classroom, Virtual

Who Should Attend

All Federal civilian and military employees and contractors who want to learn the fundamentals of research, analysis, and problem solving.

Course Objectives and Agenda

Course Objectives

  • Sharpen your research and analytical thinking skills.
  • Learn five research techniques that will allow you to apply for many more professional Federal positions.
  • Receive tips for conducting formal and informal research.
  • Understand how to find and define the “real” problem.
  • Learn what questions to ask to identify a problem and make good decisions.
  • Discover how to record and document information.
  • Learn a professional approach to problem solving.
  • Discover the test that you can give experts to ensure that they have credibility.
  • Learn the difference between qualitative and quantitative research.
  • See how working with others can increase your ability to find solutions.
Course Agenda

Day One

        - Introduction to Problem Solving

        - Defining the Problem

        - Approaching the Problem Professionally

        - Sources and Credibility

        - Understanding Charts and Graphs

        - Research Overview

        - Introduction to Written Surveys

Day Two

       - Using Information from Written Surveys

       - Research methods:
 
- The Interview

- Direct Observation

- Reading a Source

- Examining a Site
 
        - Compiling Information

        - Analyzing Information

Why You Should Attend

One of the core competencies for support staff and other office personnel is the ability to research, analyze, and solve problems. Our instructor will teach you the techniques you can use to analyze and solve problems more effectively and efficiently.

Select a Date and Location
Apr 17 - 18, 2024
9am-4pm ET
Class ID: 10004794
May 13 - 14, 2024
9am-4pm ET
Class ID: 10004597
Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2024
9am-4pm ET
Class ID: 10004598
Sep 23 - 24, 2024
9am-4pm ET
Class ID: 10004599
Nov 12 - 13, 2024
9am-4pm ET
Class ID: 10004600
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