Online learning
Our free TSP webinars and courses cover topics for all TSP participants and their beneficiaries. The online learning opportunities are hosted by the FRTIB.
How do I join a webinar or course session?
We use Microsoft Teams to deliver TSP online learning.
- Registration is not required.
- Select the topic and available session under “View schedule and attend” in this Online learning section.
- This will take you to Microsoft Teams. Follow the prompts to join.
- Participants can only join via the “attend” link on the TSP website.
You can access Microsoft Teams through any internet-connected device and attend TSP webinars without a Microsoft Teams account.
If your agency or service does not allow access to Microsoft Teams while using a work device, please contact the appropriate office at your agency or service for assistance.
Scheduling and cancellation
All scheduled start times are listed in eastern time and are subject to change or cancellation. The schedule is updated periodically.
If you have questions about TSP webinars, please contact us at webinars@frtib.gov.
- The live sessions are not recorded. For recorded versions of the presentations only see the links under each webinar topic in the online learning section.
If you’re an agency or service representative and want to schedule a training event, please find instructions on our TSP educational resources page.
TSP 1-hour Webinars:
Webinars
Intro to TSP – 1 hour webinar
This webinar introduces the Thrift Savings Plan to new employees and service members. The agenda focuses on the basics of TSP account management. Discussion includes types of TSP contributions, differences between traditional and Roth contributions, and a brief overview of TSP investment funds.
Watch a recorded session Intro to the TSP webinar on Youtube
TSP Contributions – 1 hour webinar
The future of your TSP account depends on decisions you make today, and your choices will directly affect your retirement income. Join us for this webinar as we detail TSP contribution rules.
Watch a recorded session TSP Contributions webinar on Youtube
TSP Investment Funds – 1 hour webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the core TSP investment funds. The agenda includes a discussion on investing to meet retirement goals, individual TSP funds (G, F, C, S, and I), TSP Lifecycle (L) Funds, and other TSP fund considerations.
Watch a recorded session TSP Investment Funds webinar on Youtube
TSP Loans – 1 hour webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the TSP loan program. The agenda includes the types of TSP loans (general purpose and primary residence), loan amounts, costs of a TSP loan, and other TSP loan considerations.
Watch a recorded session TSP Loans webinar on Youtube
TSP In-Service Withdrawals – 1 hour webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the TSP in-service withdrawal options. This webinar covers hardship withdrawals, age 59½ withdrawals, and other withdrawal considerations.
Watch a recorded session TSP In-Service Withdrawals webinar on Youtube
TSP Distributions – 1 hour webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the TSP post service distribution options. The information in this webinar will benefit TSP participants that plan to retire within 10 years and participants that have already separated or retired. The agenda includes discussion of post service distribution options: partial distributions, installment payments, and the TSP life annuity.
Watch a recorded session TSP Distributions webinar on Youtube
TSP Death Benefits – 1 hour webinar
This webinar provides an overview of TSP death benefits. The webinar covers the beneficiary designation and the statutory order of precedence. Discussion also includes how to report a participant’s death, payment options for spouse beneficiary participant accounts, and non-spouse beneficiary payments.
Watch a recorded session TSP Death Benefits webinar on Youtube
