Upcoming Compliance and Training Seminars

A three-month executive development program for senior leaders. $3,000 total tuition includes executive coaching, live Zoom instruction, assigned ImmersiForge™ simulation labs, program leadership assessments, and 180 days of course-resource access.

Schedule: Tuesdays: October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 15, 2026. Live Zoom, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded. Six 5-hour sessions = 30 live instruction/coaching hours. Plus 15 hours of assigned ImmersiForge labs, leadership assessments, reflection, and executive development plan: 45 hours total within three months. Approved faculty assigned as needed; Zoom details provided to enrolled participants.

Select your cohort and available delivery format on the product page. Complete the assigned labs, assessments, and executive development plan by the final meeting.

A structured leadership-development pathway for aspiring public-sector leaders focused on self-awareness, communication, team-building, mentoring, and practical workplace leadership.

Class schedule: Oct 8, 2026; Oct 22, 2026; Nov 5, 2026; Nov 19, 2026; Dec 3, 2026; Dec 17, 2026. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This virtual, interactive mediation program is provided for designated VA VISN 6 EEO and Alternative Dispute Resolution personnel.

Schedule: Three-day training within the October 13–16, 2026 contract performance window. Participant session details will be supplied directly by the agency.

Delivery: Online, hosted for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

The program addresses mediation fundamentals, joint discussion, difficult or emotional participants, communication barriers, caucus practice, impasse prevention, active listening, and settlement agreements.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: October 26–28, 2026, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: October 29–30, 2026; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

ADRA Qualified EEO Neutral — Federal Sector Mediation Program: 24 instructional hours of live onsite training in Arlington, Virginia, broadcast simultaneously via Zoom for remote participants.

Class schedule: November 16, 17, and 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day. One hour of daily breaks is excluded; 8 instructional hours per day.

Instructor: ADR Academy / Guno Ritfeld and approved faculty as assigned.

Select the November 16–18, 2026 cohort when enrolling. Attendance and Zoom access details are provided to enrolled participants.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: November 17–18, 2026; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

Closed NLRB agency event — public registration is not available.

One-day onsite training in New York. Proposed date: Thursday, November 19, 2026, pending NLRB confirmation. Venue and daily times will be confirmed with the agency.

Attendance is limited to authorized NLRB participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

An applied human-resources program addressing workforce policy, employee relations, compliance responsibilities, documentation, ethical decision-making, and practical risk management.

Class schedule: Nov 23, 2026; Nov 24, 2026; Nov 25, 2026. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Practical training for managers on identifying conflict early, conducting difficult conversations, de-escalating tension, facilitating resolution, and restoring productive working relationships.

Class schedule: Dec 1, 2026. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: Short CEU or awareness session by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Dec 2, 2026. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: December 8–9, 2026; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

A live, instructor-led mediation program covering the mediation process, impartial facilitation, communication, negotiation, ethical practice, and applied conflict-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Jan 5, 2027; Jan 6, 2027; Jan 7, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: January 25–27, 2027; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

Closed agency event — public registration is not available.

This in-person course is part of the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program for a designated agency cohort.

Schedule: January 28–29, 2027; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Location: Marine Corps Logistics Command, 814 Radford Boulevard, Suite 20313, Albany, GA 31704-0313.

Attendance is limited to authorized agency participants. Public registration, purchasing, and walk-in attendance are not available.

A three-month executive development program for senior leaders. $3,000 total tuition includes executive coaching, live Zoom instruction, assigned ImmersiForge™ simulation labs, program leadership assessments, and 180 days of course-resource access.

Schedule: Tuesdays: February 2, 16; March 2, 16, 30; April 13, 2027. Live Zoom, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded. Six 5-hour sessions = 30 live instruction/coaching hours. Plus 15 hours of assigned ImmersiForge labs, leadership assessments, reflection, and executive development plan: 45 hours total within three months. Approved faculty assigned as needed; Zoom details provided to enrolled participants.

Select your cohort and available delivery format on the product page. Complete the assigned labs, assessments, and executive development plan by the final meeting.

A cohort-based certificate program for new supervisors covering communication, delegation, coaching, accountability, performance, employee engagement, and essential supervisory practices.

Class schedule: Feb 2, 2027; Feb 16, 2027; Mar 2, 2027; Mar 16, 2027; Mar 30, 2027; Apr 13, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Feb 9, 2027; Feb 10, 2027; Feb 11, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A comprehensive program for new EEO investigators addressing complaint framing, investigative planning, interviewing, evidence analysis, credibility, report writing, and MD-110-aligned practices.

Class schedule: Mar 1, 2027; Mar 2, 2027; Mar 3, 2027; Mar 4, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Mar 8, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A cohort-based leadership certificate program developing communication, accountability, team leadership, performance management, decision-making, and practical supervisory capability.

Class schedule: Mar 10, 2027; Mar 24, 2027; Apr 7, 2027; Apr 21, 2027; May 5, 2027; May 19, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A structured leadership-development pathway for aspiring public-sector leaders focused on self-awareness, communication, team-building, mentoring, and practical workplace leadership.

Class schedule: Apr 1, 2027; Apr 15, 2027; Apr 29, 2027; May 13, 2027; May 27, 2027; Jun 10, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional training for new EEO counselors covering intake, claims, counseling duties, alternative dispute resolution, documentation, timelines, neutrality, and federal-sector EEO requirements.

Class schedule: Apr 5, 2027; Apr 6, 2027; Apr 7, 2027; Apr 8, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: May 11, 2027; May 12, 2027; May 13, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A three-month executive development program for senior leaders. $3,000 total tuition includes executive coaching, live Zoom instruction, assigned ImmersiForge™ simulation labs, program leadership assessments, and 180 days of course-resource access.

Schedule: Tuesdays: June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 2027. Live Zoom, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded. Six 5-hour sessions = 30 live instruction/coaching hours. Plus 15 hours of assigned ImmersiForge labs, leadership assessments, reflection, and executive development plan: 45 hours total within three months. Approved faculty assigned as needed; Zoom details provided to enrolled participants.

Select your cohort and available delivery format on the product page. Complete the assigned labs, assessments, and executive development plan by the final meeting.

An applied human-resources program addressing workforce policy, employee relations, compliance responsibilities, documentation, ethical decision-making, and practical risk management.

Class schedule: Jun 1, 2027; Jun 2, 2027; Jun 3, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Jun 7, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A live, instructor-led mediation program covering the mediation process, impartial facilitation, communication, negotiation, ethical practice, and applied conflict-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Jul 6, 2027; Jul 7, 2027; Jul 8, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A cohort-based certificate program for new supervisors covering communication, delegation, coaching, accountability, performance, employee engagement, and essential supervisory practices.

Class schedule: Aug 3, 2027; Aug 17, 2027; Aug 31, 2027; Sep 14, 2027; Sep 28, 2027; Oct 12, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Aug 10, 2027; Aug 11, 2027; Aug 12, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Sep 1, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A cohort-based leadership certificate program developing communication, accountability, team leadership, performance management, decision-making, and practical supervisory capability.

Class schedule: Sep 8, 2027; Sep 22, 2027; Oct 6, 2027; Oct 20, 2027; Nov 3, 2027; Nov 17, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A comprehensive program for new EEO investigators addressing complaint framing, investigative planning, interviewing, evidence analysis, credibility, report writing, and MD-110-aligned practices.

Class schedule: Sep 13, 2027; Sep 14, 2027; Sep 15, 2027; Sep 16, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional training for new EEO counselors covering intake, claims, counseling duties, alternative dispute resolution, documentation, timelines, neutrality, and federal-sector EEO requirements.

Class schedule: Oct 4, 2027; Oct 5, 2027; Oct 6, 2027; Oct 7, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A structured leadership-development pathway for aspiring public-sector leaders focused on self-awareness, communication, team-building, mentoring, and practical workplace leadership.

Class schedule: Oct 7, 2027; Oct 21, 2027; Nov 4, 2027; Nov 18, 2027; Dec 2, 2027; Dec 16, 2027. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Nov 2, 2027; Nov 3, 2027; Nov 4, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied human-resources program addressing workforce policy, employee relations, compliance responsibilities, documentation, ethical decision-making, and practical risk management.

Class schedule: Nov 16, 2027; Nov 17, 2027; Nov 18, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Practical training for managers on identifying conflict early, conducting difficult conversations, de-escalating tension, facilitating resolution, and restoring productive working relationships.

Class schedule: Dec 1, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: Short CEU or awareness session by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Dec 2, 2027. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A live, instructor-led mediation program covering the mediation process, impartial facilitation, communication, negotiation, ethical practice, and applied conflict-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Jan 4, 2028; Jan 5, 2028; Jan 6, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: Feb 1, 2028; Feb 2, 2028; Feb 3, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied human-resources program addressing workforce policy, employee relations, compliance responsibilities, documentation, ethical decision-making, and practical risk management.

Class schedule: Feb 8, 2028; Feb 9, 2028; Feb 10, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A cohort-based certificate program for new supervisors covering communication, delegation, coaching, accountability, performance, employee engagement, and essential supervisory practices.

Class schedule: Feb 15, 2028; Feb 29, 2028; Mar 14, 2028; Mar 28, 2028; Apr 11, 2028; Apr 25, 2028. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Mar 1, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A cohort-based leadership certificate program developing communication, accountability, team leadership, performance management, decision-making, and practical supervisory capability.

Class schedule: Mar 2, 2028; Mar 16, 2028; Mar 30, 2028; Apr 13, 2028; Apr 27, 2028; May 11, 2028. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A comprehensive program for new EEO investigators addressing complaint framing, investigative planning, interviewing, evidence analysis, credibility, report writing, and MD-110-aligned practices.

Class schedule: Mar 6, 2028; Mar 7, 2028; Mar 8, 2028; Mar 9, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional training for new EEO counselors covering intake, claims, counseling duties, alternative dispute resolution, documentation, timelines, neutrality, and federal-sector EEO requirements.

Class schedule: Apr 3, 2028; Apr 4, 2028; Apr 5, 2028; Apr 6, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 32 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 32 hours / 3.2 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

A structured leadership-development pathway for aspiring public-sector leaders focused on self-awareness, communication, team-building, mentoring, and practical workplace leadership.

Class schedule: Apr 12, 2028; Apr 26, 2028; May 10, 2028; May 24, 2028; Jun 7, 2028; Jun 21, 2028. Six Zoom sessions every two weeks, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern; 30-minute break excluded each day. 5 instructional hours per session, 30 hours total within a three-month program. ADR Academy approved faculty assigned as needed. Zoom access provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Live Zoom meetings every two weeks over three months.

Instructional time: 30 hours (six 5-hour sessions; breaks excluded).

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

Professional preparation for qualified EEO neutrals, including the federal EEO process, impartiality, mediation techniques, ethics, confidentiality, and practical dispute-resolution exercises.

Class schedule: May 2, 2028; May 3, 2028; May 4, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied Microsoft Excel and office-productivity intensive covering data organization, formulas, charts, reporting, document workflows, and efficient professional use of Microsoft 365 tools.

Class schedule: Jun 1, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern; one hour of breaks excluded. 8 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: CEU by approved course file

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.

An applied human-resources program addressing workforce policy, employee relations, compliance responsibilities, documentation, ethical decision-making, and practical risk management.

Class schedule: Jun 6, 2028; Jun 7, 2028; Jun 8, 2028. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern each day; one hour of breaks daily excluded. 24 instructional hours. Live virtual training; access details provided to enrolled participants.

Delivery: Primarily live online / virtual; onsite or hybrid delivery may be scheduled as needed.

CEU planning basis: 24 hours / 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Guno Ritfeld / ADR Academy instructor team.