Small Business Professionals Certificate Program
Learn the importance of early involvement in the acquisition process and expand your knowledge of small business legislation, policies, and procedures. Gain insights into small business contributions and key tools and programs essential for federal acquisitions.
How to Earn a Certificate
Enrolling in and completing one of our Certificate Programs is simple and straightforward. Just complete the following steps to earn your Certificate and accelerate your career in the federal government.
Choose a Program
Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs.
Enroll in Program
Submit a Certificate Program Application to learn more about our programs. Submitting this form doesn’t oblige you to take any courses.
Select and Register
Browse our website to explore our essential training courses for employees and team development, along with available dates.
Complete
Complete all program requirements within 3 years of starting your first course. Attend all classes and pass any final exams (if applicable).
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Program Overview
Learning Outcomes 1
Upon completion of the credential, you will have an in-depth understanding of pertinent legislation, policies, acquisition processes, market research techniques and subcontracting concepts.
Learning Outcomes 2
You will be able to effectively advise acquisition teams on subcontracting requirements, assess subcontracting plans, evaluate small business participation, ensure subcontract compliance, and guide small businesses on becoming prime contractors and subcontractors within the federal industrial base.
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Program Requirements
Courses
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP 102V Introduction to Small Business Part B | 1128 | 4 Days | $1,379 | 32/28/32 | |
| SBP 202V: Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B | 1228 | 5 Days | $1,599 | 40/35/40 | |
| Contracting with Small Business Concerns | 1027 | 3 Days | $1,179 | 24/21/24 |
Additional Certificate Program Information
- Expiration: 3 years from the date earned
- Restrictions: None
- Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 96
- Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 7.6
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Acquisition and Contracting Certificate Programs Letter of Intent
Courses completed prior to submitting this Letter of Intent may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to three years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.
Note: This Letter of Intent is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.
