The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) Unemployment Compensation (UC) training program was designed to provide the foundation that Unemployment Compensation Program Administrators (UCPAs) need to appropriately administer the UC program and safeguard Department of Defense funds. This training program is conducted virtually and contains information and exercises that will reinforce UCPAs knowledge and understanding of the UC program.

Below is a list of UC courses offered for the 2025 training year. Additional UC Basics courses may be added depending on demand. These courses are designed specifically for UCPAs and are presented by DCPAS UC specialists.

There is a limit of 25 participants for each course. A Microsoft Teams orientation will be scheduled approximately 15 days prior to the course.

UC Basics

This course will provide an overview of the UC and Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program. In addition, this course will describe the responsibilities of UCPAs. Topics that will be discussed during this course include: the UCFE rules and regulations, forms used in the administration of the UCFE program, filing appeals and preparing for appeal hearings, and the billing reconciliation process.

Current Course Offerings

• UC Basics Course – February 26, 2025
• UC Basics Course – March 26 and 27, 2025 (Two half-days from 12pm to 3pm Eastern Time)
• UC Basics Course – May 14, 2025
• UC Basics Course – June 25 and 26, 2025 (Two half-days from 12pm to 3pm Eastern Time)
• UC Basics Course – August 20, 2025
• UC Basics Course – September 17 and 18, 2025 (Two half-days from 12pm to 3pm Eastern Time)