1055
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Introduction to Life Cycle Logistics
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3 days
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Discover common logistics processes and how each one contributes to effective and efficient life cycle logistics. In this course you will gain an understanding of each common process and how each has to be balanced to achieve optimum life cycle logistics performance. A capstone exercise will enable participants to identify life cycle processes and action items within a case study. This is the fifth course in the Management Concepts Supply Chain Management Credentials Program.
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Acquisition professionals, and more broadly designed to meet the need for life cycle logistics awareness by the entire federal workforce.
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Registration Open Now
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1128
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SBP 102V: Introduction to Small Business Part 2
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4 days
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This course supports the acquisition workforce; offers an opportunity to establish, demonstrate, and apply foundational knowledge for the small business professional; encourages clarification of their role; and provides practice applying skills and knowledge.
Participants will apply basic knowledge of the legislation, policies, acquisition process, and market research techniques required to advise stakeholders effectively, and to advocate for small business participation in acquisitions.
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Entry-level small business professionals (SBPs) and for other acquisition workforce members and industry professionals who want to gain a better understanding of small business in acquisitions.
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Registration Open Now
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1286
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SBP 210V: Subcontracting
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4 days
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This course provides an overview of subcontracting as a means of maximizing small business opportunities, and the small business professional's (SBP’s) role in advising on subcontracting requirements. In this course, you will cover a broad overview of subcontracting issues, requirements, and best practices within the federal contracting environment. Small business utilization is a large part of what federal SBPs do in their roles, but this course applies to many other kinds of small business professionals or those in adjacent roles.
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Federally employed small business professionals (SBPs). It is also appropriate for other acquisition workforce members and industry professionals who want to gain a better understanding of small business programs.
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Registration Open Now
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1228
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SBP 202V: Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B
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5 days
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This course prepares mid-level acquisition professionals and Contracting Professionals to work effectively with acquisition teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Participants demonstrate their comprehension of concepts introduced in Part A by completing a series of activities typical of what they will do on the job, including devising a market research strategy; developing a supported, justified acquisition strategy based on the market research; contributing to solicitation documents, advising a source selection evaluation board in the evaluation standards for a given solicitation; reviewing small business participation as a subcontractor; and developing an agency response to the Small Business Administration Ombudsman's Inquiry. As a capstone to the course, participants will help each other in resolving small business issues that they are currently confronting in their agencies.
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Seasoned Small Business Professionals (SBPs) and Contracting Professionals who are eager to expand their knowledge of small business programs.
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Registration Open Now
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1231
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CON 1100 Contract Foundations Course
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8 days
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Participants will learn the basics of contract formulation, from requirement to market research, and the activities leading to pre-award. DAU equivalent course. Part of the DAWIA and FAC-C Contracting certification tracks.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Registration Open Now
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1232
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CON 1200 Pre-Award Contracting
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8 days
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Get a complete understanding of pre-award contracting activities, from market research findings through source selection. DAU equivalent course. Part of the DAWIA and FAC-C Contracting certification tracks.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Registration Open Now
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1233
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CON 1300 Contract Award
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8 days
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An in-depth exploration of the basics of contract award activities, from formulating the source selection decision through announcement and publication of the award. DAU equivalent course. Part of the DAWIA and FAC-C Contracting certification tracks.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Registration Open Now
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1234
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CON 1400 Post-Award Contracting
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7 days
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Learn the basics of how to administer a contract after award, including building the contract file and modifications through contract closeout. DAU equivalent course. Part of the DAWIA and FAC-C Contracting certification tracks.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Registration Open Now
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Acquisition & Contracting Credentialing Tracks
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Varies by credential
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Credentials are more than just training—they support your career development from the classroom to the real world. Our credential programs are 3 to 4 courses in length and are aligned with industry-standard competencies set forth by NCMA—including the CMS™ and CMBOK®. Each program will give participants the advanced knowledge they need on specialized topics such as Agile Acquisition, Construction and Architect-Engineer Services Acquisition, and even Program Protection-Cyber. Credentials are applicable for FAC-C or DAWIA-certified contracting professionals. View our current offerings for the eight new credentials/career development programs coming this fall.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Programs Available Now, with More Coming in 2023
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1092
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Career Gateway: Acquisition
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Approximately 9–10 months
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This program will teach participants all the foundational technical knowledge acquisition and contracting professionals will need for certification, plus leadership preparatory skills not usually included in early-career programs. Participants will learn business acumen, professional skills, critical thinking, and decision-making. The program is a facilitated cohort experience, where participants will apply the foundational technical knowledge within a realistic experiential scenario. After completion, participants will have the tools they will need to be successful acquisition and contracting professionals. CGA is a DAU-equivalent course (equivalent to CON 1100-1400) and meets the requirements for FAC-C professional or DAWIA certification training.
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members.
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Registration Open Now
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1235
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Contracting DAWIA/FAC-C Certification Preparation Course
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5 days
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Prepare for the closed book Contracting Certification exam through a baseline pre-assessment, relevant content review, discussions, practice quizzes, and a post-assessment that emulates the Contracting Certification exam itself. This course is intended to serve as a review of the material provided in CON 1100, 1200, 1300, and 1400 or Career Gateway – Acquisition as well as preparation for DAU- administered DAWIA/FAC-C certification exam
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Acquisition and contracting professionals and team members. This course is not required for obtaining DAWIA or FAC-C certification; however, completion of the course is highly encouraged for all individuals preparing to take the Contracting Certification Exam.
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Registration Open Now
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1117
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IND 105V: Contract Property Fundamentals
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7 days
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This course provides foundational knowledge, training, and skill development on the placement and administration of contract property with special attention given to the administration of the contractor’s property management system for contract property, the disposal of contract property, as well as the identification of risks inherent in such placement. Participants will explore pertinent Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulatory guidance. The course will take participants through the contract formation process, identification of specific contract document content pertaining to contract property, and administration requirements such as contract receipt and review, contractor procedure reviews, property loss investigation, and disposal processes.
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Contracting Professionals and Government Property Managers.
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Registration Open Now
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