• Three days of in-person training followed by a certification assessment to be taken at a testing facility (located throughout the U.S. and abroad)
• Cost of the course per person is $1,142 which includes tuition for the course and one attempt of the certification assessment
• $200 for additional an additional attempt of the certification assessment
• $200 for the recertification assessment

Please refer to the DE Handbook (revised June 2019) to learn about the changes to the program including requirements, outcomes, and costs.

Registration and payment for training must be completed at least 72 business hours prior to class, which is the Wednesday preceding the start of class.  Upon completion, you will receive confirmation that you are registered.  Do not plan to attend or make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation of your registration.

The revised training is part of the overall upgrade of the DE Certification program, which culminates with a proctored examination at a testing center (locations nationwide and abroad).  It is not mandatory that this training be completed in order to sit for the certification exam.  OPM will continue to offer the training as we believe this training is key to ensuring that all HR practitioners are equipped with the knowledge and applied learning necessary to pass the examination.