Training

The full suite of DCIPS training focuses on interactive, engaging and concise learning products. Please contact your training representative for additional information and to schedule instructor-led workshops. You may also begin taking a web-based training course by selecting from the list below.

You may also select one of the roadmaps below to see a list of recommended courses specific to your responsibility in DCIPS. The roadmaps highlight the general roles and responsibilities in DCIPS. If you have a special role to play, such as pay pool participants or HR specialists, see the section of the course listing below for Pay Pools and HR Practitioner courses.



Employee Roadmap
Supervisor/Manager Roadmap
Leader Roadmap


To see complete descriptions of the courses to include course summary, intended audience and course length, select the DCIPS Curriculum Course List.

     
 

ATTENTION:

Most of the Web Based Training is available on the Advanced Global Intelligence Learning Environment (AGILE) Learning Management System (LMS) website. You are required to have an AGILE account to access OUSD(I) DCIPS training in AGILE. Please refer to the How to Create an Agile Account.pdf for instructions on creating an account. AGILE LMS allows you to search for keywords such as OUSDI or DCIPS to view all courses related to DCIPS training.

  
     
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Performance Management        

  • Introduction to DCIPS Performance Management for Military Supervisors - PDF version of the Web Based Training that targets military raters, reviewers, and supervisors of DCIPS employees. This course highlights major differences between military evaluation systems and DCIPS, their roles and responsibilities throughout the performance evaluation period, and explains the process and the standards by which all employees are evaluated.
     
  • Putting Yourself in the Other Person's Shoes (1 hour) - Web Based Training that provides strategies to improve communication.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: Putting Yourself in the Other Person's Shoes (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCILP).
  • Rater Consistency Handbook (Guide for Facilitator) - Assists the facilitator/leader of the rater consistency discussions to help management teams in understanding and implementing rater consistency. It is highly recommended that this handbook be facilitated by Performance Management leaders (PM PRA) and HR representatives, after review with the OUSD(I&S) HCMO.
     
  • Rater Consistency Handbook (Guide for Attendee) - Assists management teams in understanding and implementing rater consistency. This can be used by attendees during a facilitated discussion.
     
  • FY2023 How Do I guide

  • Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Single Block Option Training

  • How to Update the Single Block Option for Individuals in your Pay Pool ID – for Annual Appraisals and Midpoint Reviews

  • The Key to Leading Your Mission (1 hour) - Web Based Training that reviews leader's critical roles in establishing, communicating, and implementing a strategy to guide a performance culture.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: The Key to Leading Your Mission (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCIDC).
     
  • Setting Performance Expectations (1 hour) - Web Based Training that explains how to translate standards into meaningful expectations.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: Setting Performance Expectations (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCISA).
     
  • Overcoming Challenges in Writing Performance Objectives (1 hour) - Web Based Training that explores possible solutions to common challenges learners may encounter when writing objectives.
     
  • iSuccess: Writing SMART Performance Objectives and a Self Report of Accomplishments (1 hour) - Web Based Training that provides a step-by-step approach for writing SMART performance objectives, also addressing performance elements, and a self report of accomplishments.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: iSuccess: Writing SMART Performance Objectives & Self Report of Accomplishments (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCIHE).
     
  • COACH for Success (1 hour) - Web Based Training that provides a model and process for effective coaching.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: COACH for Success (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCICA).
     
  • Managing Your Manager (1 hour) - Web Based Training that provides employees tips on how to improve communication with their managers.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: Managing Your Manager (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCIDD).
     
  • Evaluating Performance and Preparing Performance Narratives (1 hour) - Web Based Training that describes how to rate performance objectives and elements consistently and fairly.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: Evaluating Performance & Preparing Performance Narratives (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCICB).
     
  • How to Hold a Formal Feedback Review (1 hour) - Web Based Training that outlines the steps to take when preparing for the feedback review, during the feedback review, and after.
    AGILE course listing USD(I&S) DCIPS: How to Hold a Formal Feedback Review (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCICC).

  Guides    

    Web-based Training

  • DCIPS Pay Pools, Performance, and You (1.5 hours) - Web Based Training that explains how performance management and the pay pool process are designed to ensure that employees are appropriately recognized and rewarded.
    Please Note: AGILE course listing USD(I) DCIPS: Pay Pools, Performance, and You (COURSE USDI-DCIPS-DCIJE).

Compensation Workbench (CWB) Training with Notes and Audio - Updated 2019
                           (To hear audio narration, view PowerPoint slides in "Slide Show" mode)