EPIC Web includes a review of subject areas such as IRIS, PINQ, TMGT, PMSO, Personnel Actions and Payroll Document Processing, as well as providing basic operational information, which includes requesting reports and correcting failed transactions.
Module 1 - Intro to Entry, Processing, Inquiry, and Correction (EPIC) System
Explain the purpose of EPIC
Describe the responsibilities of both the Agency and NFC in performing personnel and payroll actions in EPIC
Describe the main functions performed in EPIC
Summarize the types of payroll and personnel processing actions completed in EPIC
Module 2 - Describe how EPIC relates to the National Finance Center’s (NFC) systems
Describe the relationship between NFC’s Payroll/Personnel System (PPS) with EPIC
Describe the relationship between PINE, ADJP, IRIS, PINQ, TMGT, and PMSO
Perform EPIC research within IRIS, PINQ, and TMGT successfully
Module 3 - Navigate within EPIC
Access EPIC
Navigate within EPIC
Describe the two types of status codes: EPIC status codes and Input status codes
Module 4 - Perform the basic EPIC processing functions
Describe each type of EPIC personnel action processing
Describe how to perform personnel action processing in EPIC
Describe each of the personnel action processing transactions
Execute the six most common personnel actions
Module 5 - Execute the six most commonly processed EPIC personnel actions
Savings transactions
Searching for transactions
Modifying transactions
Deleting transactions
Activating transactions
Refreshing a page for another entry
Module 6 - Execute the rollback process
Articulate the purpose of the rollback process
Identify situations in which the rollback process is used
Execute the rollback process
Module 7 - EPIC payroll document processing
Describe how you would use EPIC to perform payroll document processing
Describe each of the payroll document processing transactions
Process the nine most common payroll documents
Execute the nine most commonly processed EPIC payroll documents
Module 8 - Process suspense errors
Summarize why EPIC actions enter into suspense
Explain PINE’s role in validating EPIC actions
Access and correct actions in suspense
Module 9 - Generate reports within EPIC
Run reports in EPIC to monitor the status of an action
Course Information
Prerequisites for this Training Course
There are no prerequisites for this course, but completing Guide to Processing Payroll Actions (GPPA) is strongly recommended.
Training Course Length
Classroom length – 5 days
Webinar length – 5 days
Class Format
This class is currently offered virtually via Zoom.gov or in person. Class consists of instructor-led lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises for students in an EPIC training environment.
Cancellation Policy: Note all customer cancellations must be submitted to NFC in writing. NFC reserves the right to cancel classes at any time. View cancellation policy.