Events for July 18 - January 31

FPM 334: Progressive Leadership in Program Management

Adobe Connect

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 [...]

$1150

CON 1200v: Contract Pre-Award (8-Day version)

Adobe Connect

This combination of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) and asynchronous (self-paced) course focuses on understanding the common, foundational pre-award contracting competency model job tasks and principles. The course describes the overarching business relationship between government and industry. Students develop skills and initial acumen in: defining, describing and shaping customer requirements, developing a contract strategy and acquisition plan, and executing the solicitation development and release process to successfully meet customer needs. The course introduces fundamental knowledge and practical application that can be applied immediately in the workplace across the broad spectrum of Department of Defense (DoD) contracting organizations. This is only offered to [...]

$1985

CON 170: Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis

Adobe Connect

The Fundamentals of Cost and Prince Analysis course reviews market research and contractor pricing strategies and explains calculating an objective using simple quantitative analysis. An overview of the regulations and processes for cost analysis and requiring certified cost and pricing data is provided. Contract financing techniques are discussed. After, learning the basic elements of price and cost analysis, students will build and defend a pre-negotiation objective. Application of cost analysis techniques will be demonstrated during a week two proposal analysis capstone case, including writing a Price Negotiation Memorandum.   Email educationtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

$2200

CON 2440v Construction Contracting

Adobe Connect

This virtual instructor led training (VILT) course focuses on unique construction contracting issues, such as acquisition planning, contract performance management, funding, environmental concerns, construction contract language, construction contracting in a commercial setting, the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute, design/build, basic schedule delay analysis, constructive changes, acceleration, and construction contract quality management.   To Schedule for this training, contact educationtraining@staffordservices.net. 

$1105

CON 1300v Contract Award (8-Day version)

Adobe Connect

This Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) course addresses those skills and competencies most basic and fundamental to the contracting professional. These include general principles, such as conducting price or cost analysis, planning negotiations, selecting a course and understanding protests. This is only offered to DoD employees, please refer to https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics for more information. There is a maximum of 20 seats available. To Schedule for this training, contact educationtraining@staffordservices.net.

$1995

ACQ 265: Mission-Focused Services Acquisition

Adobe Connect

This course provides acquisition team members with the tools and techniques needed to analyze and apply performance-based principles when developing requirements documents and effective business strategies for contractor-provided services. This course uses the following methods: The seven-step Service Acquisition process, a team-oriented approach, and multiple interactive, hands-on, learning sessions to apply the principles. Individuals that need to improve their skills in developing and defining service requirements, supporting business strategies, and effectively managing the resulting contractor performance will benefit from this course. Experienced acquisition professionals can also use this course as an opportunity to improve their understanding of the Service Acquisition Process. [...]

$623

CON 2430v Architect and Engineer Contracting

Adobe Connect

CON 2430V is a position specific specialty course in the new Back-to-Basics Contracting Professional Certification program, and is one of several Contracting Level III elective courses. Construction contracting is a complex business.  This course specifically explores Architect-Engineer Contracting per FAR Part 36.6. As an advanced contracting course, participants will be expected to perform research outside of the FAR/DFARS and may include specific applications of agency supplements, environmental law, fiscal law, zoning regulation and public safety.  This course covers issues across the contracting spectrum, including acquisition planning, source selection, proposal analysis, contract award and work, and contract management. Contracting professionals will gain [...]

$1105

CON 1400v Contract Post-Award (8-Day version)

Adobe Connect

This Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) course includes the basic knowledge and skills required for a new contracting professional to demonstrate initial readiness for a contracting career and in post award contract administration. This is only offered to DoD employees, please refer to https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics for more information. There is a maximum of 20 seats available for this course.    To Schedule for this training, contact educationandtraining@staffordservices.net.

$1995

Construction Claims

Adobe Connect

This course is designed for procurement professionals involved in construction contracting.  Through interactive lecture, discussion and exercises, this course highlights the unique aspects of contract administration and the handling of claims particular to construction contracts.  Students will become familiar with  specific policies, procedures, and regulations governing construction contract administration, and learn how to properly process claims, disputes, equitable adjustments, and terminations associated with this industry.   Email educationandtraining@staffordservices.net to register.

$1489

FPM 131: Fundamentals of Project and Program Management

Adobe Connect

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 [...]

$1694
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