Our Committee Management Secretariat offers two Federal Advisory Committee training courses:
- An online FACA Fundamentals course (FACA 101)
- An instructor-led FACA Management Training course (FACA 201)
The FACA 101 course is currently unavailable. Further updates will be posted here.
The FACA 201 course is intended for Federal officials directly involved in managing Federal advisory committees, FACA and ethics legal staff, FACA support staff, and managers and decision makers involved in advisory committee management and/or operations.
Instructor-led FACA Management Training (FACA 201)
Overview/description
The FACA Management Training course curriculum consists of intensive interactive instruction in the origins of, the legal basis for, and the organizational, management and public environment involved in, the creation, operation, and maintenance of Federal advisory committees by executive branch departments and agencies. Originally designed as an in-person training, the training is now being offered virtually with select in-person sessions each year.
This FACA course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the prescribed laws, rules, and regulations governing the various processes and procedures involved in authorizing, establishing, chartering, operating, and terminating advisory committees. The course is taught by an interagency team of FACA subject matter experts who also engage students with their own FACA experiences and best practices. Class size is limited to no more than 40 students per class. There is no fee for this course.
Audience for this course
The course is intended for:
- Federal Committee Management Officers and their staff
- Designated Federal Officers
- FACA and ethics legal staff
- FACA support staff
- Managers and decision makers involved in advisory committee management and/or operations
2025 class dates and locations
The FACA management training classes will be held virtually except for the July 2025 Session. See details below.
- January 27-29, 2025
- March 17-19, 2025
- May 19-21, 2025
- July 16-17, 2025 (This session will be held in person in Washington, DC. Location specifics are provided upon registration.)
- September 15-17, 2025
- November 17-19, 2025
Duration: The training class is three half days, starting at 12:00 p.m. daily, and ending at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Recommended reading
Students planning to take this course are encouraged to visit Secretariat’s Advice and Guidance to find links to various documents and background materials that will aid in preparation, and make the class that much more relevant. Students are also urged to visit Secretariat’s Legislation and Regulation and familiarize themselves with the FACA statute and the FACA Final Rule.
Special accommodations
For information on arrangements for students needing special accommodations, please email details to Ms. Tabitha Dove at tabitha.dove@gsa.gov at least three weeks prior to the class date.
How to register for all FACA training courses
The FACA training courses are fundamental courses that can be taken by anyone with a .gov or .mil e-mail address, and are highly recommended for Federal officials who need a basic understanding of FACA or are interested in learning more about FACA.
To register for a course please email Ms. Tabitha Dove at tabitha.dove@gsa.gov with your name, email, agency, and FACA role.
If your plans change and you cannot attend this course, please email tabitha.dove@gsa.gov at least two weeks prior to the class date.
U.S. General Services Administration