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Classroom Courses
In a Classroom course, the instructor and students assemble in a brick-and-mortar training facility. The course is delivered by the instructor in the classroom where the students enjoy open communication, collaboration, and breakout work groups. Course materials are provided in printed form and, for most courses, electronic form as well.
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Learn how to write an effective Statement of Work (SOW) to achieve the best value for your organization during an acquisition. In this course, you will practice writing each part of the SOW through a…
Learn how to write an effective Statement of Work (SOW) to achieve the best value for your organization during an acquisition. In this course, you will practice writing each part of the SOW through a hands-on workshop and examine a SOW from a contractor’s perspective. You will explore best practices, analyze legal cases, and recognize the impact your work has on cost, schedule, and quality. You will leave equipped with the ability to write a SOW that reflects actual requirements, elicits competitive proposals, and guides contractor performance.
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Duration: 3 Days
Review the overall construction contracting process in this comprehensive three-day course. Coverage includes contract formation, solicitation, award, and administration. Exercises and case studies…
Review the overall construction contracting process in this comprehensive three-day course. Coverage includes contract formation, solicitation, award, and administration. Exercises and case studies will allow participants to practice the skills they learn in the training.
Support your understanding of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) request process. This course will help you learn how to properly safeguard records, while increasing your…
Support your understanding of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) request process. This course will help you learn how to properly safeguard records, while increasing your skill at properly releasing records to the public.
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Explore how managers of contracting organizations, or supervising contracting officers, need to address the distinct responsibilities of their roles while effective overseeing contract management.…
Explore how managers of contracting organizations, or supervising contracting officers, need to address the distinct responsibilities of their roles while effective overseeing contract management. Through self-assessments, case studies, individual and group activities, and action planning, you will identify ways to improve your personal management effectiveness and leave class with an action plan to optimize your acquisition outcomes.
Duration: 5 Days
Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to…
Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to comply with relevant laws and regulations, gain a deeper understanding of contracting and procurement activities, and reinforce understanding through scenario-based exercises. You obtain the crucial background, tools, and techniques to make sound decisions concerning appropriated funds back on the job.
Explore the General Decision Support Model, a framework to guide effective decision-making during the analytics process, which helps ensure a sound business strategy based on facts. You will practice…
Explore the General Decision Support Model, a framework to guide effective decision-making during the analytics process, which helps ensure a sound business strategy based on facts. You will practice developing the questions, understanding stakeholder needs, identifying risks and uncertainties, and analyzing 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 value that can be transferred back to the real-world environment.
Duration: 2 Days
Dissect challenges inherent in contract administration like contract modification, subcontractor oversight, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and other key phases. You will examine the duties…
Dissect challenges inherent in contract administration like contract modification, subcontractor oversight, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and other key phases. You will examine the duties performed by contracting personnel during the administration phase of the acquisition process and improve your knowledge and skills in overseeing contractor performance. You will gain a deeper understanding of contracts for commercial products and commercial services and those using simplified acquisition procedures.
Explore the unique considerations surrounding the employment of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods as outlined in both the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) and agency policies. From…
Explore the unique considerations surrounding the employment of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods as outlined in both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies. From standards of quality to methods of surveillance, you will learn the comprehensive process applied to PBA—including analyzing requirements documents and preparing a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)—with a focus on robust case studies, examples, and exhibits.
Agencies need to tell contractors what to do, not how to do it. This is the guidance according to Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Part 37, which requires agencies to maximize the use of…
Agencies need to tell contractors what to do, not how to do it. This is the guidance according to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37, which requires agencies to maximize the use of performance-based methods when contracting. You will determine requirements by developing high-level objectives, tasks, and performance standards through this workshop. You will develop a performance work statement and quality assurance surveillance plan and apply your learning to intensive exercises and activities.
Explore the many factors to consider when selecting an appropriate contract, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. You will learn the basics of a contract, contract types, and selection…
Explore the many factors to consider when selecting an appropriate contract, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. You will learn the basics of a contract, contract types, and selection criteria. You will delve deeply into each contract category and understand the basic principles and limitations of each using FAR Part 16 as a guide.
Understand the statutes and case laws that provide context to manage complex acquisitions. Gain hands-on experience resolving complex acquisition issues like data and copyright policies, government-…
Understand the statutes and case laws that provide context to manage complex acquisitions. Gain hands-on experience resolving complex acquisition issues like data and copyright policies, government-furnished property, and contractor debt issues. You will leave class with an in-depth background to better perform your role after examining case studies.
Note: If you are a federal contract specialist in the GS-1102 occupational series, you may be required to take CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting instead of this course.
Learn to address and mitigate numerous issues that may arise during construction contracts in their most common form: claims. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of recognizing a potential…
Learn to address and mitigate numerous issues that may arise during construction contracts in their most common form: claims. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of recognizing a potential claim, pricing considerations, terminations, and the role of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and the courts.
Conduct the acquisition of goods and services with federal money with confidence through a better understanding of price and cost analyses in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR).…
Conduct the acquisition of goods and services with federal money with confidence through a better understanding of price and cost analyses in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This course is designed for those with a good understanding of the federal contracting process.
Learn the fundamental guidance on making purchases using micro-purchase procedures, explain the rules that apply, and examine the laws and regulations that govern such purchases. You will leave class…
Learn the fundamental guidance on making purchases using micro-purchase procedures, explain the rules that apply, and examine the laws and regulations that govern such purchases. You will leave class with the expertise to carry out your job reliably and effectively after completing immersive exercises and supplemental readings.
Gain an understanding of the legal framework behind the FAR to avoid potential contracting liabilities and demonstrate professional competence and growth at your agency or organization. You will walk…
Gain an understanding of the legal framework behind the FAR to avoid potential contracting liabilities and demonstrate professional competence and growth at your agency or organization. You will walk through the full range of legal issues that frequently arise in federal contracting by reading and evaluating actual cases from the Comptroller General, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and the courts.
Note: If you are a federal contract specialist in the GS-1102 occupational series, you may be required to take CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting instead of this training course.
Gain a thorough understanding of the federal acquisition process and the various statutes and regulations that govern it. In this introductory course, you will examine key roles and responsibilities…
Gain a thorough understanding of the federal acquisition process and the various statutes and regulations that govern it. In this introductory course, you will examine key roles and responsibilities and ways to navigate the various phases of the process. You will also gain an overview of the process and laws of the federal acquisition system, and you will practice applying your knowledge through role-playing and exercises.
Grow your cost and pricing expertise to help your agency avoid waste and other funding misuse related to contracting. Understanding how indirect costs function will allow you greater oversight and…
Grow your cost and pricing expertise to help your agency avoid waste and other funding misuse related to contracting. Understanding how indirect costs function will allow you greater oversight and control of your agency’s financials.
Discover ways to simplify acquisition procedures to reduce administrative costs, promote contracting efficiency, and avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors. Understanding these methods…
Discover ways to simplify acquisition procedures to reduce administrative costs, promote contracting efficiency, and avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors. Understanding these methods of procurement begins with understanding the policies and laws outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 and other related parts. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of those who participate in the process, how to buy through the General Services Administration (GSA), ethical considerations, and other intricacies of simplified acquisition procedures.
Explore a more structured source selection approach for your high-dollar value, complex, or critical acquisitions to help ensure the organizational outcomes you’re looking for. You will gain the…
Explore a more structured source selection approach for your high-dollar value, complex, or critical acquisitions to help ensure the organizational outcomes you’re looking for. You will gain the knowledge and skills to make sound decisions using negotiated contracting procedures, as prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. You will practice methodologies and best practices through scenario-based exercises.
Learn how task and delivery order contracts are adaptable and can be beneficial when an agency is unsure of its requirements. Choosing this contract instrument still requires the planning and other…
Learn how task and delivery order contracts are adaptable and can be beneficial when an agency is unsure of its requirements. Choosing this contract instrument still requires the planning and other considerations associated with any contract type. You will gain an understanding of the planning, use, and administration of task and delivery orders, the variety of available contract vehicles, and the process for developing new task and delivery order contracts.