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The federal government’s training needs continue to evolve, and so should your learning solutions. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the public sector with the most up-to-date information, our subject matter experts and instructional designers continue to enhance current courses and create newly relevant ones. Check back often because we will continue to add to this list, and call us at 888-545-8571 if you have suggestions for additional content or need assistance with registering yourself or your team.

Acquisition & Contracting

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Course ID Title Length Description Audience(s) Launch
1231 CON 1100 Contract Foundations Course 8 days Participants will learn the basics of contract formulation, from requirement to market research, and the activities leading to pre-award. DAU equivalent course. Part of the new Contracting certification track for 2022. Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Registration Open Now
1232 CON 1200 Pre-Award Contracting 10 days Get a complete understanding of pre-award contracting activities, from market research findings through source selection. DAU equivalent course. Part of the new Contracting certification track for 2022. Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Registration Open Now
1233 CON 1300 Contract Award 8 days An in-depth exploration of the basics of contract award activities, from formulating the source selection decision through announcement and publication of the award. DAU equivalent course. Part of the new Contracting certification track for 2022. Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Registration Open Now
1234 CON 1400 Post-Award Contracting 7 days Learn the basics of how to administer a contract after award, including building the contract file, and modifications through contract closeout. DAU equivalent course. Part of the new Contracting certification track for 2022. Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Registration Open Now
Acquisition & Contracting Credentials/Career Development Programs Varies by credential Credentials are more than just training—they support your career development from the classroom to the real world. Our credential programs are 3 to 4 courses in length and are aligned with industry-standard competencies set forth by NCMA, CMS, CMBOK and/or DAU. Each program will give you the advanced knowledge you need on specialized topics such as Agile Acquisition, Construction & Architect-Engineer Services Acquisition, and even Program Protection-Cyber. View our current offerings here, and watch for the eight new Credentials/Career Development Programs coming this fall. Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Programs Available Now, with more coming in 2023
Career Gateway: Acquisition (1092) Approximately 7–9 months This program will teach students all the foundational technical knowledge acquisition and contracting professionals will need for certification, plus leadership preparatory skills not usually included in early-career programs. Students will learn business acumen, professional skills, critical thinking, and decision-making. A facilitated cohort experience, where participants will apply the foundational technical knowledge within a realistic experiential scenario. After completion, participants will have the tools they’ll need to be successful acquisition and contracting professionals.
Now DAU equivalency certified. 		Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members Registration Open Now

Improved & Revised Courses

Course ID Title Length Description Audience(s) Launch
1021 CON 2440V Construction Contracting 5 days Contracting for construction comes with its own set of guidelines and approaches. Personnel responsible for construction contracting must understand the nuances of the construction acquisition and contracting phases to successfully obtain goods and services. You will gain the knowledge and skills to contract for federal government construction—from acquisition planning through closeout. You will learn how to conduct market research and administer the contract.

Note: this is a current FAC-C Level III Certification elective course. 		This course is designed for contracting personnel involved in the construction process. Additionally, contracting officer’s representatives involved in construction project oversight may find this course to be beneficial. Estimated Release Date Spring 2023
1032 CON 2430V Architect and Engineering Contracting 5 days Experienced contracting personnel understand the contracting process but may not be aware of the specifics of architect-engineering services contracting, including relevant laws and regulations. You will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the unique aspects of contracting for architect-engineer services pursuant to Public Law 92-582, the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute, and FAR Part 36. Through numerous assignments and case studies, you will go through the contracting process—with an eye focused on the nuances of this specialized area. This course is designed for experienced contracting personnel new to the acquisition of architect-engineer services. Those currently buying architect-engineer services may use this as a refresher course and to earn continuing education credits to maintain certification. Estimated Release Date Spring 2023
1370 CON 3700V Acquisition Law 4 ½ days Members of the contracting community must understand how to navigate contract law to be effective on the job. You will learn to identify and avoid legal problems, especially pertaining to laws and regulations relating to ethics, data rights, fiscal law, protests, and contract management. You will analyze actual court decisions, discuss how judicial decisions affect the acquisition process, and leave class with best practices you can implement on the job. Contracting personnel who require an elective to complete their Level III certification training requirements or other acquisition personnel who wish to gain an appreciation for how government contract law and judicial decisions affect the acquisition process Estimated Release Date Spring 2023

Analytics

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4612 Evidence-Based Hypothesis Building 2 days The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act) urges the federal government to make decisions using the best available evidence. This course will teach students to follow a logic model to formulate hypotheses based on evidence to aid the agency’s decision-making process. Data analysts and others involved in contributing to the data that form the basis of the agency annual evaluation plan Estimated Release Date February 2023
4611 The Data Ethics Framework 2 days The Federal Data Strategy Action Plan required the development of a Data Ethics Framework, which is intended to help agency employees, managers, and leaders make ethical decisions as they acquire, manage, and use data. This course will provide guidance to encourage ethical decision-making at all levels of the federal government when acquiring, managing, and using data to support agency missions. All federal employees who acquire, manage, and use data Estimated Release Date March 2023

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4604 Data-Driven Decision-Making 2 days Sound business strategy requires the ability to make effective decisions based on facts. This course presents a framework to guide effective decision-making during the analytics process. You will practice developing the questions, understanding stakeholder needs, identifying risks and uncertainty and analysis plan components, and will determine how to gather and analyze data to evaluate and communicate alternatives to upper management for decision-making. Examples, relevant discussions, and the use of Microsoft Excel will provide you with skills that can be transferred back to the real-world environment. Individuals who gather and analyze data as well as individuals who make decisions based on data gathered by others Registration Open Now
4606 Introduction to Data Visualization 2 days Analysts frequently need to select an appropriate visual format to communicate data, but how do you choose the format of the visual? Spreadsheets and large tables can be complex, difficult to decipher, and present barriers to extracting valuable information from an organization’s data. Applying basic best practices for data visualization will allow you to identify how to graphically display data in presentations and reports to inform decision-makers. In this course, you will learn basic data visualization techniques, then strengthen and practice those new techniques in a capstone exercise. Federal employees who are interested in or work with data sets for visual presentation Registration Open Now

Financial Management

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5620 Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) 5 days Effective January 1, 2023 Management Concepts is the exclusive provider of this week-long course, which will introduce you to areas of financial management beyond your current daily responsibilities. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a 6-month membership in ASMC at no additional charge. Individuals aiming to build knowledge and skills in various financial management areas such as: budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, and finance in the Federal Government and in the Department of Defense. First available course 1/30/2023
5159 Appropriations Law: Advanced Applications 2 days Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of appropriations law to guide participants through the process of analyzing and researching an appropriations law issue, then defending the ultimate decision to stakeholders. Anyone familiar with the tenets of appropriations law who needs to make sure federal funds are executed properly, including certifying officials, financial managers, and contracting officers. Estimated Release Date February 2023
5138 G-Invoicing and the Intragovernmental Process 3 days G-Invoicing is an online platform developed by Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service for funding officials, program officials, and payment approvers to perform buy/sell intragovernmental transactions (IGTs). Through informative content, various hands-on activities, class discussions, and a threaded case study, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to apply the G-Invoicing central platform. This course focuses on the use of G-Invoicing and its activities as a central platform to generate and manage interagency agreements when buying or selling goods or services among federal trading partners. Project and program managers, financial management personnel, and government contractors who are involved in the IGT process and are currently implementing or have already started implementing the G-Invoicing mandate within their agencies. Estimated Release Date March 2023
5183 Budget Analysis Techniques Boot Camp Using Microsoft Excel 5 days More effective analyses lead to better budget decisions for the organization and improved financial performance. Using the various features and functions of Microsoft Excel, you will learn how to perform analyses to support budgetary decisions and present data graphically for stakeholders. You will spend 80% of your class time working in Microsoft Excel to gain hands-on experience that you can apply on the job. Program and financial management personnel who want to understand and apply Excel's analytical techniques to support budget decision-making in their organizations. Estimated Release Date April 2023
5082 Federal Travel Regulation: PCS for Federal Civilian Employees 3 days Participants will learn from expert instructors the current rules and regulations for permanent change of station (PCS) travel for civilian employees in the 14 executive departments, 100+ executive agencies, various boards and commissions, and the GAO. These include rules for and use of transportation expenses, per diem, travel authorization requirements, the shipment of household goods, and housing relocation costs. Participants also learn about the Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance, house-hunting trips, and relocation income tax allowance. Throughout the course, participants apply the FTR guidance for PCS to real-life scenarios. Highly recommended for all accountable officers, reviewing officials, supervisors, budget analysts, and auditors involved in the PCS travel process.
Pairs with: Federal Travel Regulation: TDY for Federal Civilians (5080) 		Estimated Release Date April 2023
Auditing in the Supply Chain Environment 2 days You will learn about supply chain principles and the impact of these principles within organizations that are linked upstream and downstream to provide products, services, and information to end-user activities. You will also learn about the management of this chain, including the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management. Focusing on performance objectives, risks, and best practices that define internal control activities, auditors will acquire the skills to confidently audit their supply chain activities. Audit personnel who need to gain understanding of compliance and evaluation of supply chain management. Estimated Release Date Fall 2023
Contemporary Issues in Defense Financial Management 2 days This course examines current and future trends that impact the defense financial management community. While this course covers governmentwide initiatives, special emphasis is placed on the OSD Comptroller and DFAS because these agencies have implications on financial policy and the workforce. The course also highlights how legislative and policy changes impact procedures, processes, and standards. CPE opportunity for defense financial management personnel. Estimated Release Date Winter 2023
Environmental Social Governance Auditing 3 days Participants will learn environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. ESG has become an area of increasing focus within budgeting, project management, infrastructure, human capital management, risk management, and information security. This course will explore how ESG impacts all types of audit engagements. Audit personnel in the federal government who need to gain understanding of ESG compliance and evaluation to perform audits within their agencies. Estimated Release Date Winter 2023
Overview of GAO’s Current Government Auditing Standards (5876-DFAS ONLY) 1 day The GAO Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS; also known as the Yellow Book or, simply, “Government Auditing Standards”) provides guidance for staffing, planning, and performing audits of federal entities, as well as audit reporting. In this course, you will learn about the most current standards issued in 2018 and amended in 2021. You will learn how to distinguish between the three types of engagements covered by the Yellow Book and describe how the standards are used in these engagements. Auditors, accountants, and other financial management personnel or those who are subject to audits conducted in accordance with the Government Auditing Standards. Estimated Release Date February 2023
5815 Information Systems Audit 3 days This three-day course is designed to provide guidance on information systems audits. This course aligns with GAGAS and the Yellow Book’s Federal Information System Control Audit Manual, giving auditors insight into information system audits for programs, governance, implementation, management, or cybersecurity. Federal, state, and local auditors who need to plan and conduct information systems audits. Registration Open Now
5084 Joint Travel Regulations: PCS for Service Members 2 days This course is designed for individuals who are involved with processing or certifying DoD PCS orders, claims for PCS per-diem travel, transportation or other allowances, or housing relocation. It examines how the Joint Travel Regulations apply for uniformed service members and their dependents and other travelers who are authorized to use appropriated DoD funding.

Looking for a more comprehensive overview? Consider pairing this course with Joint Travel Regulations-TDY (5081). 		DoD travel management personnel, approving officers, reviewing officials, supervisors, budget analysts, auditors, and anyone who will be making a PCS move. Estimated Release Date February 2023
5082 Federal Travel Regulation: PCS for Civilian Employees 2 days This course is designed for individuals who are involved with processing or certifying PCS orders, claims for PCS per-diem travel, transportation or other allowances, or housing relocation. It examines how the Federal Travel Regulation applies for DoD agencies’ civilian employees and their dependents and other travelers who are authorized to use appropriated DoD funding.

Looking for a more comprehensive overview? Consider pairing this course with Joint Travel Regulations-TDY (5081). 		Federal agencies travel management personnel, approving officers, reviewing officials, supervisors, budget analysts, auditors, and anyone who will be making a PCS move. Estimated Release Date May 2023

Improved & Revised Courses

Course ID Title Length Description Audience(s) Launch
5106 Budgeting and Accounting: Making the Connection 2 days This course is designed for participants from several different backgrounds: accountants who want insight into federal budgeting, budget analysts who want insight into federal accounting, and systems people who want a basic understanding of federal budgeting and accounting to implement new financial systems. Accountants, budget analysts, and those interested in making that connection between accounting and budget. Update scheduled April 2023

Grants & Assistance

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2094 Relationship-Building for Effective Grants Management 2 days Grants management is a partnership. To be successful, grantees and grantors must work together and understand one another. Communication between grantees and grantors is a critical—and often overlooked—part of effective stewardship of grant funds. This course will look at how to build relationships, understand other points of view, and communicate effectively. You will develop an understanding of the importance of managing relationships to improve the performance of federal grants. All grant professionals Registration Open Now
2205 Developing and Leveraging Risk Assessments for Grants Management 2 days This course explores the concept of risk assessment and mitigation as it applies to grants management. Starting at the organizational level, this course examines what risk is and then explores the process of developing and executing pre- and post- award risk assessments. It includes discussion of which risk factors should be considered, how to develop a risk-based monitoring plan, and how to act on the results of risk assessments to support grant oversight. Federal grant managers who are responsible for monitoring and oversight of grants; especially recommended for students who have taken Monitoring Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel (2043) Registration Open Now
2086 Understanding the Single Audit for Grants Management 1 day Enhance your understanding of recipient audits, focusing on the requirements in Subpart F of 2 CFR 200. Participants will examine several audit types, including the single audit, to learn how audit results and findings impact federal grants management—including pre-award risk assessment, planned monitoring and oversight, and corrective actions. Grantors who need to review and understand their recipients’ single audits Estimated Release Date Spring 2023
2087 Audit of Federal Grants for Recipients 2 days Any nonfederal entity that expends more than $750,000 in federal funds in a year is required by the OMB Uniform Guidance to have a single audit. This course, designed for grant recipients, will help nonfederal entities that receive federal grant funds to navigate the single audit process—from engaging an auditor, through the audit process and understanding the resulting audit, and addressing any findings. Grantees who expend more than $750,000 in federal grant funds annually Estimated Release Date Spring/Summer 2023
2206 Conducting Virtual Site Visits ½ day Virtualize your site visits. Using best practices from traditional site visits, this course shows participants how to adapt them for virtual site visits. This course gives you the tools you need to effectively plan and facilitate virtual site visits with your grant recipients. Through simulation activities and interactive exchanges, this course will give you a practical understanding of how to perform the virtual site visit well. Federal personnel responsible for the administrative, financial, or performance monitoring of grant recipients, including grants management specialists, grants officials, project officers, and agreement technical representatives will benefit from this course. Estimated Release Date Spring/Summer 2023

Human Resources

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Course ID Title Length Description Audience(s) Launch
4908 HR Bootcamp 5 days Our most popular HR class has been updated with both HR employees and employees with HR responsibilities in mind. This course offers five days of HR basics. Topics include an introduction to Federal HR, position management and position classification, staffing, employee relations, employee development, labor relations, and HR analytics. The latest course updates include feedback from participants and instructors to make this an even better virtual classroom experience, with examples and activities that will resonate with the target demographics. Professionals new to federal HR, those considering a career change, and managers and leaders in federal agencies who seek to gain breadth in their HR knowledge Registration Open Now
4911 HR Analytics 2 days HR professionals must use data to inform decision-making and to make strategic business recommendations. You will gain an understanding of why and how analytics are used in HR, learn and apply an analytics process model, and use Microsoft Excel to derive the most relevant data and techniques for organizing, analyzing, and presenting that data. Updates to the course content include new data sets and creating a valuable, relevant experience. Managers, HR generalists, specialists, and other professionals who need to make informed decisions using HR data. Participants are expected to have foundational knowledge in the field and experience with Excel. Registration Open Now
4922 Exceptional Customer Service in Federal HR 2 days Federal HR personnel often provide customer service to internal stakeholders, and delivering exceptional service can in turn enhance others’ job performance. You will learn how to work with customers in the federal arena by delivering excellent customer service through root cause analysis, diagnosing and solving problems, and anticipating customer needs and objections. One of the most popular courses in our HR portfolio, this course is being updated to align with what resonates best with the Federal HR audience. Anyone seeking to expand their customer service skills in federal HR, such as HR generalists, HR specialists, and HR consultants Registration Open Now

Leadership & Management

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4404 Federal Leadership Development Program® — Joint Offering from Management Concepts and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® 5 days The longest-running program of its kind in the world, CCL’s flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is a research-based training especially for mid-level and senior managers. It includes online training sessions, intensive assessments, innovative exercises, peer feedback, and one-on-one coaching to help reinforce learning. Mid to senior managers Registration Open Now
4084 Exploring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEI&A) 2 days Ready to dive deeper into understanding your role in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility? This course will heighten your awareness of unconscious bias and help you explore what it means to be an ally. We will focus on the DEI&A concepts that all federal employees need to develop self-awareness and promote positive behaviors in their organization. All federal employees Available now! Open Enrollment sessions offered every two months; available for group delivery.
Cultivating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEI&A) While Managing Teams 3 days Take your advocacy and allyship to new heights, and learn how to support your team with equitable and inclusive practices. This course is ideal for supervisors, team leads, and managers. Managers of individuals or teams Estimated Release Date May 2023

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4710 Professional Government Supervisory Program 30 half-day modules Our most popular and customizable leadership offering includes all 30 of our modules, which have been fully revised and updated to prepare you for today’s leadership challenges. Mid to senior managers Available for group delivery now! (No open enrollment sessions available)
4730 Managing Virtual Teams 1 day This course explores the characteristics of effective virtual and hybrid teams and provides a framework for building or revitalizing virtual teams that you can apply in your organization. Learn targeted techniques you can use to develop a virtual or hybrid team and drive performance from its members. The latest update reflects valuable participant and instructor feedback, improves the virtual learning experience, and has some updated examples/activities. Leaders of teams who interact virtually and/or have virtual team members Registration Open Now
4320 Communicating Strategically 2 days Leaders who incorporate strategic considerations into daily communication maximize their impact. This requires intention and planning to ensure messages are aligned with organizational and personal goals. Learn to strategically tailor messages to different audiences in ways that strengthen professional relationships and promote workplace engagement. The latest update reflects valuable participant and instructor feedback, improves the virtual learning experience, and has some updated examples and activities. Mid to senior managers Registration Open Now
4370 Working on Virtual Teams 1 day Learn about the value, advantages, and challenges that come with working remotely and collaborating with teams in virtual settings. This course includes valuable content about hybrid, geographically dispersed, and fully remote team dynamics. The latest update reflects valuable participant and instructor feedback, improves the virtual learning experience, and has some updated examples and activities. Any employee, government or private, who works on a virtual team as a team member. This course is designed for team members, not team managers. Registration Open Now
4372 DiSC© Workshop ½ day course This course provides participants an understanding of how to glean valuable insights from their DiSC© assessment (included in the course), allowing them to apply the results to their work and careers. For best results, we recommend pairing this course with Leadership Coaching Sessions from Management Concepts. Working professionals. Registration Open Now
4366 Moving Beyond Generational Differences ½ day This course taps into the benefits of working in a multi-generational workforce, providing practical exercises aimed at overcoming challenges related to generational differences. The goal is to provide a safe environment for participants to discuss perceived workplace barriers and work toward creating a more inclusive environment. Working professionals. Registration Open Now
4713 Supervising Employee Performance 3 days Performance planning is not a one-time event. Supervisors have an obligation to intentionally engage with their employees on a regular basis to ensure performance goals are being met. This course outlines practical steps that supervisors can use throughout their organization's performance cycle. Managers at all levels. Registration Open Now
4350 360-Degree Assessment Workshop ½ day course This course includes a 360-degree assessment (requiring anonymous participation from your direct reports, peers, supervisors, etc.) and helps participants understand how to glean valuable insights from the assessment. Interested in this course? For best results, we recommend pairing this course with leadership coaching sessions from Management Concepts. Managers at all levels. Registration Open Now (Group Delivery Only)

Project & Program Management

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6315 Agile Business Analysis 3 days The course focuses on a framework of tools, techniques, and tips that can be used to improve analysis on Agile projects. It provides participants with an understanding of the changing role of the business analyst and with the tools and techniques best suited to Agile projects. Business analysts, project and program managers, and project team members Registration Open Now
6006 Adapting to Agile in the Federal Government 1 day As federal agencies continue to adopt Agile methodologies, it is important that leaders, managers, and project teams understand Agile is more than just changing product development or contracting practices. Because of the unique environment in which the government must operate, implementing Agile must consider Federal constraints to support the deployment of a more adaptive approach. This course addresses the strategies, practices, and quality concepts that guide and facilitate a transition to implementing effective Agile practices that will transform and empower your organization. These new practices will maximize value to the customer and contribute to the long-term success of a federal organization’s goals and objectives. Business analysts, project and program managers, and project team members Registration Open Now
6023 Tailoring for Hybrid Projects 2 days This course teaches participants how to determine the most effective project management methodologies for their programs and projects and how to combine the best parts of adaptive and predictive practices to determine the best scenario for project success. Project and program managers and project team members. Estimated Release Date March 2023