Gain a holistic view of your on-the-job performance through the 360-degree assessment process. This assessment combines feedback from a self-assessment, your supervisor, those who report to you, and select colleagues or team members to help you understand your strengths and identify areas for continued growth and leadership development. This workshop will address the assessment results and how to use the information to create a formal action plan to achieve individual development goals and will include a one-hour individual coaching session with the facilitator.

Understand how revolving funds and reimbursables are integral to a federal organization’s ability to sustain business operations. You will learn the procedures related to business operations, including developing prices and producing financial statements, and participate in an experiential capstone exercise in which you will demonstrate how these concepts are applied at an agency level and within the federal government.

Explore how to effectively assess, evaluate, and manage contractors to help ensure that the acquisition of services from contractors satisfies mission needs. You will learn practical techniques to develop and define service requirements and manage the resulting contractor performance. You will apply the seven-step services acquisition process to numerous team-based exercises.

Discover business acumen competencies including industry orientation, organization, cost and financial planning, business strategy/development, supplier management, incentives, and negotiation. This course will provide a thorough understanding of the strategy, finances, operational considerations, and motivators that drive contractor business decisions.

Understand how to navigate contract law and learn to identify and avoid legal problems relating to ethics, data rights, fiscal law, protests, and contract management. You will analyze actual court decisions, discuss how judicial decisions impact the acquisition process, and leave class with best practices you can implement on the job.

Discover methods to apply an Agile acquisition framework within the confines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). You will gain an understanding of an Agile acquisition approach and the challenges of applying this framework in the federal environment through role-playing activities and federal case studies. You will participate in hands-on exercises that reinforce your learning after examining real contracts where Agile has been used successfully.

Leverage a nuanced understanding of FAR Part 12 to effectively streamline the process for acquiring commercial products and commercial services to save your project time and money. Learn how to determine what is a commercial product or commercial service and follow a more efficient and cost-effective acquisition strategy. Identify the difference in the process for noncommercial acquisitions—from requirements definition to contract award. You will leave class with the ability to take advantage of this acquisition approach through analysis of relevant case studies.

Understand the various types of cost-reimbursement contracts, their unique demands and requirements, how to administer them, and best practices for managing modifications or terminations. You will learn how to effectively administer these complex contracts while understanding the associated benefits and challenges. Prior to enrolling in this course, you should know basic federal contracting principles and procedures.

Meet your FAC-COR Level III training requirements or maintain your FAC-COR or DoD-COR Certification in an advanced class facilitated by an expert who can answer your most nuanced questions. Going far beyond just developing COR documentation, you will develop critical thinking, procurement strategy, requirements definition, and contract management skills necessary for successful contract performance. You will participate in complex simulations that will push the limits of your expertise and teach you strategies to manage any contract.

Enhance your understanding of the cost principles! This deep dive on Subpart E of 2 CFR 200 will explore common issues and help you identify potential unallowable costs. Learn to understand what can be charged to a grant award and how to properly document your costs for more effective award management.

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.

Explore the requirements of Appendix A of OMB Circular A-123 and the CFO Council Implementation Guide for internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR). This two-day course will explain the entire ICOFR process from initial planning through reporting on the results and support your auditing needs during an internal control review. Exercises enable you to gain hands-on experience with completing critical parts of the ICOFR assessment.

Survey established leadership practices to evolve your leadership strategy. In this course, you will learn advanced leadership skills and techniques to influence your organization's culture, lead others through strategic plans, and spark change with enhanced communication skills.

Understand the processes and guidelines that govern simplified acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Not only will you use practical exercises based on actual legal decisions to apply the basics of simplified acquisitions, but you will also be exposed to the ever-changing electronic commerce methods of acquiring supplies and services using required sources. If you are looking for an update on simplified acquisition procedures, consider taking the Simplified Acquisition Refresher course.

Reinforce your confidence in successfully using simplified acquisition procedures (SAP) to help meet mission needs. In this immersive workshop, you will gain focused practice in vital skills such as oral solicitation, negotiation, and streamlined documentation. Leverage SAP for diverse acquisitions, from noncommercial procurements up to $250,000 (e.g., construction, R&D) to commercial product and commercial service procurements up to $7.5 million. Outcomes include confidence, efficiency, productivity, communication, and compliance.

Understand the source selection process by exploring the legal basis behind it, evaluation factors and standards, and the interconnected relationship among all of the various aspects. Learn the nuances of the source selection process by participating in discussion, role-playing, and applying learned skills and techniques to case study-based exercises. You will practice preparing effective proposal instructions, conducting communications and debriefs among stakeholders, and more.

Improve your business analysis on Agile projects by exploring a framework of tools, techniques, and tips. You'll gain an understanding of the changing role of the business analyst and the tools and techniques best suited to Agile projects.

Stay current with the best practices of Agile and explore how the tenets of Agile have transformed federal project management with this introductory course. You will learn Agile PM methodologies that apply to the federal environment, including acquisitions and non-IT projects. You will focus on value, not cost, with the overarching idea that project managers are team leaders who work with the customer rather than against them.

Gain insight into sound business strategy through data analysis, a key component to problem-solving and decision-making within a mission-critical organization. Develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques, including analytical techniques, data preparation, integration, statistical analysis, and presentation skills. Working collaboratively through real-world scenarios using Microsoft Excel, you’ll be prepared to perform the most relevant, mission-critical analyses.

Develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques to gain insight into sound business strategy, an insight critical to problem-solving and decision-making within your organization. You will learn numerous analytical techniques, including data validation and conditioning, probability distribution statistical analysis, and how to store data to maintain data integrity. Working collaboratively through real-world scenarios using Microsoft Excel, you’ll be prepared to perform the most relevant, mission-critical analyses.