ACQ 265 is designed to improve your tradecraft in the acquisition of services. It uses a multifunctional approach that provides acquisition team members with the tools and techniques necessary to analyze and apply performance-based principles when developing requirements documents and effective business strategies for contractor-provided services. (32 hours)

CON 2420V concentrates on how the Architect-Engineer (A-E) community develops indirect rates. You will learn how to analyze your company’s overhead pools, develop a new rate based on allowable and reasonable costs, and how the base rate factors into the overall rate. (32 hours)

CON 270 builds further on the principles you learned in CON 170. The course is divided into three segments, teaching you contract pricing issues from a Pre-Award, Negotiation Preparation-Award, and Post-Award perspective. (80 hours)

In COR Level I, you will learn the basic knowledge and skills needed as a Level I contracting officer’s representative (COR), such as proper communication, documentation, contract monitoring, payments, and ethics. You will also leave with a better understanding of the overall acquisition process and how to manage acquisitions effectively and efficiently as the eyes and ears of the contacting officer. (8 hours)

In COR Level II, you will build a concrete understanding of contracting principles through an introduction to the federal acquisition process by participating in extensive and relevant simulations. With an emphasis on ethics training and the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of CORs and other personnel, you will gain the knowledge to achieve success. (40 hours)

The COR Refresher class will allow you to reinforce your knowledge of contracting officer’s representative (COR) duties and best practices while satisfying the requirements for maintenance training. From dealing with subcontracts to ethics in government contracting, you will leave class with a reinforced understanding of the acquisition process. You should come prepared to discuss troublesome issues you may have encountered while performing COR duties. (8 hours)

In FCN 164, you will discover the power of negotiation as a critical tool when seeking the best value for the government. In this course, you will learn your negotiation style, the negotiation process, win-win negotiation techniques, and methods to counter win-lose techniques. You will practice these skills in mock negotiation exercises and will leave the class ready to apply these techniques on the job. (24 hours)

FCN 170 will strengthen your knowledge of the flexibilities within the FAR and help you exercise good judgment when making business decisions that impact your customers. With the knowledge that you gain from this course, you will be able to apply innovative processes within your requirements. (16 hours)

In FCN 180 you will gain a better understanding of what Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is and how it is being deployed in the federal workplace. Using real-world examples, you will explore the process used to identify tasks for automation and the means by which government agencies implement RPA. (8 hours)

In FCN 195 you will gain a better understanding of the FAR and how to integrate new policies and procedures in your workplace. This course will focus on developing or enhancing skills necessary to locate and interpret applicable rules, statutes, policies, and procedures set forth in the FAR and related supplements. At the conclusion of this course, you will have refreshed your understanding of how the FAR operates in the Federal acquisition environment and be able to apply it to your organization. (24 hours)

The FCN 400 Emergency Contracting Basics course will teach you the requirements for acquisition personnel on the frontlines, including the need to provide emergency medical care, temporary shelter, and other critical services. You will also learn standard acquisition regulations and specialized rules for emergencies. (16 hours)

In FCN 425, you will learn how task and delivery order contracts are adaptable and can be beneficial when an agency is unsure of its requirements. You will gain an understanding of the planning, use, and administration of task and delivery orders, the variety of available contract vehicles, and the process for developing new task and delivery order contracts. (16 hours)

In FCN 449, you will learn the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations that govern the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, which determines wages federal contractors must pay their employees. You will explore how the statute applies to the acquisitions process and enhance your learning by examining a provided comprehensive text containing copies of the law, DOL implementing regulations, Administrative Review Board decisions, and wage determinations. (16 hours)

FCN 482 focuses on government and contractor systems and the sharing of controlled unclassified information as part of the acquisition process. You will learn how to safeguard contracts by understanding today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity regulations and their impact on the contracting world. At the end of this course, you will have the skills necessary to identify any cybersecurity threats and be able to quickly react to any possible breach. (16 hours)

In FCN 550, you will learn to address cybersecurity concerns through all tiers of the global supply chain and with companies directly involved in delivery of products, services, and solutions to the federal government. Lower levels of the supply chain are a major risk to prime contractors and the government. This course provides you with the guidance to ensure all members of your supply chain protect their systems and controlled unclassified information (CUI) from cybersecurity attacks. (16 hours)

In FCN 605, you will learn methods for executing Agile information technology projects to meet project management mandates set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). As the government moves toward a more adaptive acquisition framework, you must employ Agile-based project management approaches to accomplish the acquisition strategy. You will discover how to use flexible acquisition techniques that align with less rigid procurement policies and procedures through scenario-based exercises. (16 hours)

In FFM 403, you will discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by the Government Accountability Office's (GAO’s) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to comply with relevant laws and regulations, gain a deeper understanding of contracting and procurement activities, and reinforce understanding through scenario-based exercises. (24 hours)

In FLD 210, you will explore the General Decision Support Model, a framework to guide effective decision-making during the analytics process, which helps ensure a sound business strategy based on facts. You will practice developing the questions, understanding stakeholder needs, identifying risks and uncertainties, and analyzing plan components, and will determine how to gather and analyze data to evaluate and communicate alternatives to upper management for decision-making. (16 hours)

In FQN 160, you will 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. (24 hours)

In FQN 169, you will discover how user stories help to define the functions a business system must provide. You will also explore how to facilitate defining requirements on an Agile project. You will learn the techniques for developing a user story via story cards, personas, and role cards through hands-on exercises and applications. You will practice other Agile approaches, such as release planning and backlog grooming, which ensures that the work being done is the work that is needed. (16 hours)

FQN 170 is designed to assist you in gaining knowledge of cloud services and computing services. This knowledge will help you acquire cloud services and teach you how they can impact the technology of your agency. Acquiring the correct system and technology for your agency is vital as the technology is ever changing as well as the policies and procedures. (16 hours)

In FQN 181 you will learn the foundations of a price analysis and which quantitative tools to use to conduct one. Price analyses is vital to your project’s budgetary success. (24 hours)

Writing a performance work statement (PWS) that is clear but not overly prescriptive can be challenging. In FQN 427 you will analyze real-world performance work statements to determine what makes them effective. This includes providing flexibility on how the work is to be done, defining the results to be achieved, having performance results that are measurable, allowing for contractor input and innovation, and linking performance incentives to achieving results. You will also apply best practices for writing a performance work statement of your own through an in-depth capstone workshop. (24 hours)

In FQN 428, you will learn how to write an effective Statement of Work (SOW) to achieve the best value for your organization during an acquisition. In this course, you will practice writing each part of the SOW through a hands-on workshop and examine a SOW from a contractor’s perspective. You will explore best practices, analyze legal cases, and recognize the impact your work has on cost, schedule, and quality. You will leave equipped with the ability to write a SOW that reflects actual requirements, elicits competitive proposals, and guides contractor performance. (24 hours)

In FQN 432, you will learn to carry out acquisitions for federal agencies in an effective and responsible manner. You will cover the basics of planning, procuring, and managing IT acquisitions and also address special considerations such as accessibility and security. You will return to work ready to support future IT challenges at your agency. (24 hours)

In the FQN 449 course, you will learn the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations that govern the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, which determines wages federal contractors must pay their employees. You will explore how the statute applies to the acquisitions process and enhance your learning by examining a provided comprehensive text containing copies of the law, DOL implementing regulations, Administrative Review Board decisions, and wage determinations. (16 hours)

The Fundamentals of Cost & Price Analysis (formerly CON 170) is a 64-hour course designed to provide Federal acquisition professionals with essential skills to evaluate contractor proposals and determine fair and reasonable pricing. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will learn techniques in cost analysis, price analysis, cost realism, and applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles to support sound procurement decisions. (64 hours)

SBP 102V offers you an opportunity to establish, demonstrate, and apply foundational knowledge for the small business professional. After taking this course, you will have clarification of your role and will have practiced applying skills and knowledge, including legislation, policies, acquisition process, and market research techniques required to advise stakeholders effectively, and to advocate for small business participation in acquisitions. (32 hours)

SBP 210V provides you with 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 also applies to many other kinds of small business professionals or those in adjacent roles. (32 hours)