LEARNERSIDE — FEDERAL TRAINING REQUEST PREPARATION
https://learnerside.com/for/federal-training-approval/
Sources checked September 7, 2026.

Preparation aid only. This is not SF-182, an agency submission, purchasing authority,
approval or a promise of reimbursement. Complete actual requests through your
agency's approved process. Do not return this document to Learnerside.
Keep personnel and sensitive operational details out of this blank template.

WORK REQUIREMENT
Task or capability the learning should support:
Learner scope/count and starting experience (without personnel identifiers):
Practical task that would demonstrate progress:

OPTIONS
Relevant official/self-directed learning or internal practice considered:
Why additional instruction or feedback may be useful:
Proposed course/provider (or still deciding):
Prerequisites and readiness questions:

EXACT OFFER — VERIFY BEFORE BOOKING
Course title/code and syllabus source:
Provider and dated quote/source:
Dates, format, location or approved online environment:
Instructional hours and lab/product access:
Materials, exams if relevant, support and access periods:
Cancellation, substitution and rescheduling questions:

COSTS — WRITE UNKNOWN WHERE NOT CONFIRMED
Tuition and price basis (per learner, subscription or actual private-class quote):
Materials/labs/exams, checking what is already included:
Travel or other required charges if relevant:
Planning assumptions, exclusions and unanswered questions:

TIME AND APPLICATION
Preparation, instruction and practice time:
Normal-duty coverage and who will confirm the arrangement:
Follow-up task, reviewer and timing:

AGENCY QUESTIONS — DO NOT SELF-AUTHORIZE
Required agency system, official form/version and submission timing:
Approvals, funding confirmation and any required service agreement:
Who is authorized to book, purchase or arrange reimbursement:
What completion/evaluation evidence to retain and where:
Unresolved question / responsible office / next action:

OFFICIAL REFERENCES — FOLLOW CURRENT AGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
OPM procurement guidance:
https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/training-and-development-information-faq/general/what-is-the-spending-limit-for-the-sf-182/
OPM SF-182 and instructions:
https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf182.pdf
GSA form listing:
https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/authorization-agreement-and-certification-of-training