Can’t find a GS Connect class that fits

your organization’s specific needs?

No problem!
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For more information on creating a custom-designed Premium GS Connect class,
call Dr. Sharon Fratta-Hill at (202) 314-3600 or e-mail Sharon_Fratta-Hill@grad.usda.gov.

graduateschool.edu/gsconnect
If you require information
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or facility in a language other
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staff also provided technical setup and support for the
simulcast and audience.

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without the cost of travel! These courses offer
the same high-quality interaction as our
classroom-based courses.

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individuals or small groups.
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broadcast via the Internet to remote
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you need is a headset or speakers and you’re ready to
participate.
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students via the chat room option if you prefer.
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GS CONNECT The GS Graduate School partners with the
Environmental Protection Agency.

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necessary to apply for Senior Executive Service (SES) status in the federal government.
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Sessions were supported by the GS Connect Design,
Production and Technical teams. Workshop-style training
took place in Washington, D.C., and at several EPA
sites throughout the country. GS Connect planned,
coordinated, designed and delivered the training. The
staff also provided technical setup and support for the
simulcast and audience.

A convenient way to get top-notch training

without the cost of travel! These courses offer
the same high-quality interaction as our
classroom-based courses.

Interested in customized GS Connect training?

Call Dr. Sharon Fratta-Hill at (202) 314-3600 to discuss your training needs.
graduateschool.edu/gsconnect

Here are some of our outstanding
GS Connect courses. For a complete
listing with course dates, visit
graduateschool.edu/gsconnect.
Exceptional online courses
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Anytime, anywhere.
Get a high-quality classroom
experience without leaving
your desk.
GS Connect courses are classes that use
interactive multimedia (audio and video)
streamed over the Web to deliver an engaging
learning experience. You have the ability to
collaborate with classmates and participate in
activities. There are three distance formats
designed to meet your specific education needs:
Live, Independent and Premium.
Live courses offer real-time, face-to-face
access to the instructor over the Web; classes are
also archived and can be viewed anytime during
the course.
Independent courses with high-end
media presentations offer the convenience of
training anytime, anywhere. Instructors
support classes by answering e-mail
questions and facilitating some related
discussion forums.
Premium services offer custom courses for
your organization! Let the GS Connect Design
and Production Team shape your subject matter
into state-of-the art online courses. We’ll
develop and deliver the online training your
workforce needs.
graduateschool.edu
Not just any online

GS Connect Course Offerings

Live Independent
courses—online Creative Problem Solving
via GS Connect
Adjudicating and Applying Veterans’
Preference via GS Connect

courses with
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Developing Performance Advanced Audit Report Writing for

Audit Findings via GS Connect Supervisors and Managers via GS Connect
classroom benefits! AUDT8500A

Fundamentals of Writing
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Audit Report Writing

via GS Connect via GS Connect
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AUDT8431
Financial Literacy for Federal The Art of International Negotiation
Employees via GS Connect via GS Connect
BENE7500A
MGMT9500A
Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors Communicating Effectively Across
via GS Connect Cultures via GS Connect
ADMB7506A
COMM8500A
Leading Teams and Groups CSRS Pre-Retirement Planning
via GS Connect via GS Connect
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Microsoft Access 2007: CSRS Pre-Retirement Planning for Law
Introduction via GS Connect Enforcement and Firefighters
DBAS7515A
via GS Connect
Microsoft Access 2007: BENE7620A
Intermediate via GS Connect Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills
DBAS8515A
via GS Connect
Microsoft Excel 2007: LEAD8500A
Introduction via GS Connect Earned Value Management
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Microsoft Excel 2007: PROJ8500A
Intermediate via GS Connect Enterprise Architecture Overview
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Microsoft Office Suite 2007: ENTR7001A
Survey of Software via GS Connect FERS Pre-Retirement Planning
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Microsoft Project 2007 via GS Connect BENE7510A
PROJ7590A
FERS Pre-Retirement Planning for Law
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Microsoft Word 2007: Introduction Fundamentals of Budgeting
via GS Connect via GS Connect
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Terrorism Awareness and Practical Statistical Sampling for Auditors
Survival via GS Connect via GS Connect
PUAP7500A AUDT9100A
Winning Customer Service Security Awareness Training
via GS Connect via GS Connect
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Writing for Results via GS Connect
WRIT7500A

graduateschool.edu/gsconnect
 Can’t find a GS Connect class that fits
your organization’s specific needs?
No problem!
We can create a course especially for you.
Ask how we can custom design a GS Connect class to meet your unique requirements.
For more information on creating a custom-designed Premium GS Connect class,
call Dr. Sharon Fratta-Hill at (202) 314-3600 or e-mail Sharon_Fratta-Hill@grad.usda.gov.

graduateschool.edu/gsconnect
If you require information
about this program, activity
or facility in a language other
than English (or in Braille,
large print, audiotape, etc.)
contact the registrar of the
GS Graduate School at
027B-09 (888) 744-4723.