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Leaders must be able to look from the balcony and build perception and insight into the road ahead that can impact the viability of programmatic success.  The course is designed for project leaders to culminate their understanding and evaluate the tools and methods for them to be successful in the federal environment.  Project leaders not only have to lead the long-term vision, but they must inspire others to follow them.  They will be faced with external pressures and must forge mutually beneficial relationships to meet their program mission and vision, namely leaders are not successful on their own.  Ultimately adopting and [...]

Designed for individuals earning their Entry/Beginner level FAC-P/PM certifications, FPM 133 is fully FAI-verified as meeting all OFPP / FAI v2.1 for the "Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management” Competency. This course introduces students to scheduling and cost control for Federal Government projects and provides participants with the information to estimate cost and time input to generate a WBS and then monitor projects using earned value management.   Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

Leaders must be able to look from the balcony and build perception and insight into the road ahead that can impact the viability of programmatic success.  The course is designed for project leaders to culminate their understanding and evaluate the tools and methods for them to be successful in the federal environment.  Project leaders not only have to lead the long-term vision, but they must inspire others to follow them.  They will be faced with external pressures and must forge mutually beneficial relationships to meet their program mission and vision, namely leaders are not successful on their own.  Ultimately adopting and [...]

This course explores the fundamentals of project and program management in the Federal domain, how to initiate, plan, implement, monitor and report, and close out federal government projects.  FPM‒131 is based on four competencies: (1) Requirements Development and Management Processes, (2) Systems Engineering, (3) Life Cycle Logistics, and (4) Test and Evaluation competencies and performance outcomes, as defined by the FAC-P/PM policy and competency model. During the course each competency will be presented, and students will apply the knowledge in Case Study to gain hands on experience with the principles and practices of successfully managing a project.   The course also [...]

The intent of this course is to provide further instruction on the principles of requirements development and systems management.  The lessons presented are intended to help students gain a more thorough understanding of requirements development and management processes, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and lifecycle logistics performance outcomes necessary for intermediate level Program & Project Managers.  Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

This course provides the foundation for basic concepts required by the Contracting Competency and fundamentals needed to effectively manage Federal contracts and acquisitions and satisfies the contracting performance outcomes necessary for the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the entry level.  Program and Project Managers (P/PMs) are required to have a thorough understanding of federal contracting actions and the policies that apply to the acquisition process. This course is an introduction to federal contracting and focuses on the different phases of the acquisition life cycle Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

This course is designed for Program Management Professionals seeking a stronger understanding in the principles of Federal Acquisitions.   This course differentiates between private & public sector contracting, discusses the mission, purpose, vision, and goals of Federal contracting, discusses the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and acquisition life cycle, and reviews the roles and responsibilities of the acquisition team.    Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

This course focuses on the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas. The student will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. The student will learn these skills and techniques through robust content, Federal examples, and be assesed through a rubric at the end of each section. Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

Project leaders introduce change and innovation, manage technical requirements and team challenges. Moreover, they influence, motivate, and persuade the project team to work toward a common objective. This course allows professionals to discover and define the leadership skills that are necessary for program and project managers to fulfill the mission and vision of their program and agency. The course covers a broad range of organizational leadership skills that are focused on the challenges that government employees face. It focuses on the importance of communication, adaptive leadership, conflict management, accountability, ethics and culture.   Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

This course provides an overview of managing federal contracts with a focus on the acquisition plan, the pre-award and source selection process, leading and appraising contract execution and formulating contract approaches. Participants participate in interactive exercises and discussions to assess and evaluate how to effectively and efficiently apply federal and acquisition policies such as concept of operations, cost, schedule, and scope to meet the program’s needs. Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.