Fill out SF-182 (Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training) online
Standard Form 182 (SF-182) is used to authorize, agree to, and certify training for federal employees. It documents the training request, supervisor and agency approval, training costs, and the employee continued-service agreement if applicable.
How to fill out SF-182 (Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training)
Enter employee and position information
Provide your name, Social Security number, position title, grade/level, organization, and duty station.
Describe the training
Enter the course title, training provider name and address, training dates, location, and a description of how the training relates to your position or career development.
Detail training costs
List all costs associated with the training: tuition/fees, books/materials, travel, per diem, and any other expenses. Enter the total estimated cost and the funding source.
Obtain approvals and sign
Sign the employee agreement section. Obtain your supervisor signature, then route for any additional approvals required by your agency (training officer, budget office, etc.).
About SF-182 (Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training)
Who needs this form
Federal employees requesting government-funded training, including courses, conferences, seminars, and academic programs. Also used by supervisors and training officers to authorize and track training expenditures.
Where to submit
Submit to your supervisor for approval, then to the agency training office or human resources department. Routing varies by agency. The form must be approved before the training begins.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not obtaining all required approvals before training begins
- Not completing the continued-service agreement when training exceeds the cost threshold
- Incorrect vendor or training provider information
- Not including all cost components (tuition, travel, per diem, materials)
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Do I need to sign a continued-service agreement?
If the government-funded training exceeds a cost threshold set by your agency (typically $1,000 or more, though this varies), you may be required to sign a continued-service agreement promising to remain in federal service for a specified period after completing the training. If you leave before the agreement period ends, you may be required to reimburse the training costs.
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