Full attendance is required for all courses and programs offered by the Office of Employee Development (OED). You must attend every day of the class.
Registering for an OED course represents a significant investment in your development by you, your supervisor, and your office. To get the most value from the training, please plan your commute or schedule so you can arrive on time and participate fully.
If you miss any part of the training and do not notify OED, your attendance record in DOI Talent will be marked as incomplete.
Due to recent changes, many of you may no longer be able to pay tuition via Government Purchase Card. Before browsing our catalog please read our revised Registration and Tuition Payment Instructions.
When you register for an Office of Employee Development (OED) class, you may receive an automated enrollment notice. Please know that this notification does not guarantee the class will take place.
If you are registered and your tuition has been paid, you will receive an informational email with class details about 1–2 weeks before the start date.
OED reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class until the informational email is sent. That email serves as your confirmation that the class will proceed as scheduled.
Some OED leadership and professional development programs have unique enrollment or cancellation procedures. Please review the specific policies for those programs when applying or enrolling.
Important: If you are planning to travel for an in‑person course, please wait until you receive the official email confirmation before making any travel arrangements.
Course enrollment substitutions are allowed at any time before the course begins. Please notify the Office of Employee Development (OED) by email as early as possible if you need to substitute a participant. In some cases, substitutions may not be permitted when the course has required pre‑work or other specific prerequisites.
OED understands that plans can change, and we will make every effort to help students and agencies reschedule when possible.
Requests to reschedule must be received at least 15 business days before the course start date.
Requests submitted after that deadline will be treated as cancellations, and tuition refunds will not be issued.
Space in Office of Employee Development (OED) courses is limited. If you need to cancel your enrollment, please send written notification by email as early as possible. OED must receive your cancellation request at least 15 business days before the course start date, unless the course description states otherwise.
Cancellation requests received after the deadline—or failure to attend the course—will be considered a no‑show. In these cases, no refunds will be issued, and tuition fees are not transferable to another course. This is because collected tuition is used to cover the full cost of the training provider.
Some OED leadership and professional development programs have unique enrollment or cancellation procedures. Please review the specific policies for those programs when applying or enrolling.
The Department of the Interior is committed to ensuring equal access to training by providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Employees who need an accommodation to participate in a course or training program should begin the request process with their supervisor or hiring official following their bureau or agency’s established procedures. Accommodation decisions are made by the employee’s employing bureau or agency, in accordance with departmental policy.
Once an accommodation has been approved, employees should notify the course coordinator or hosting learning office of the approved accommodation details. This ensures that the training provider can prepare appropriately and support the employee throughout the course. To allow sufficient time for coordination, employees are encouraged to initiate accommodation requests as early as possible, ideally at least 14 days before the course begins, when feasible. Timeframes may vary depending on the nature of the accommodation and bureau processes.
Note for Participants from Other Federal Agencies:
Employees from agencies outside the Department of the Interior must request reasonable accommodations through their own home agency following their internal procedures. DOI learning centers do not make accommodation determinations for external participants. Once an accommodation is approved by their agency, participants should share the approved details with the course coordinator or hosting DOI learning office so that appropriate arrangements can be implemented for their participation.
The Office of Employee Development (OED) may cancel classes, delay start times, or dismiss classes early due to emergencies or severe weather. We may also cancel a scheduled course when operational or mission needs require it.
If a class is canceled, employees should follow the guidance issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or their regional office regarding telework, leave options, or operating status.
OPM’s website OPM’s Alert mobile app
For Students Traveling to Training
If you are traveling the night before a course and no closure announcement has been made, please stay informed by:
- Checking local weather reports
- Reviewing OPM’s operating status website
- Using OPM’s Alert mobile app
- Using your best judgment about road conditions and safety
If OED becomes aware of a closure in advance of the first day of training, we will make every effort to notify participants as early as possible.
Regional Learning Center Inclement Weather Guidance
| Learning Center/Location | Regional Guidance |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque Learning Center/National Indian Programs Training Center (ALC/NIPTC) | For classes in Albuquerque, NM, the Albuquerque Learning Center/National Indian Programs Training Center (ALC/NIPTC) follows direction from the agency as well as the Office of Personnel Management. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) directors will post the latest delayed opening or closure information on local television stations. Follow guidance for BIA offices on KOAT TV Channel 7 and KOB TV Channel 4. Once you know the regional status for your location, follow the appropriate DOIU Learning Center Status for all learning center locations. |
| Denver Learning Center (DLC) | For classes in Denver, CO, the Denver Learning Center (DLC) follows the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Denver Federal Center for guidance. The Denver Federal Executive Board announces delayed openings or closures of the Denver Federal Center by 5:30 a.m. Please call 1-877-864-1897 for operating status. Once you know the regional status for your location, follow the appropriate DOIU Learning Center Status for all learning center locations. |
| Washington Learning Center (WLC) | For classes in Washington, DC, the Washington Learning Center follows direction from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). See OPM's operating status page for the current status. Once you know the regional status for your location, follow the appropriate DOIU Learning Center Status for all learning center locations. |
For locations outside of these regions, please visit the Federal Executive Board or contact the appropriate regional training center point of contact for further guidance.
All Learning Center Locations
Whenever regional guidance changes the operating status for a learning center location, DOI University will follow the policy below:
| Regional Guidance Status | OED Learning Center Status |
|---|---|
| OPEN Employees are expected to report for work on time |
RUN as SCHEDULED |
| OPEN Under UNSCHEDULED LEAVE |
RUN as SCHEDULED |
| OPEN Under a DELAYED ARRIVAL/UNSCHEDULED LEAVE policy. |
RUN - Class start time is dependent on the number of hours of the delay (i.e., If a class is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. and the delay is two hours, the class will begin at 10:00 a.m.) |
| OPEN XX HOUR(S) STAGGERED EARLY DEPARTURE |
RUN - Class will be dismissed XX hours early based on the class schedule (i.e., If a class is scheduled to end at 4:00 p.m. and the early departure is two hours, the class will end at 2:00 p.m.) |
| IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE | DEPART Immediately |
| CLOSED | Class session for that day will be CANCELED. Our standard operating procedure is to cancel classes whenever the federal government is closed and to resume classes whenever the facility reopens. Thus, for a five-day training, if the federal government is closed on Wednesday and reopens on Thursday, our training will begin with training day 3 on Thursday, and the missed time will be rescheduled. |