October 25, 2021

Rise above the crowd. New technology and the “social web” have made it easier to reach audiences, but more difficult to 'break through.' This tension forces marketers to think differently about marketing strategy. This program turbocharges marketing efforts with frameworks that move people...

Negotiations have a direct and measurable impact on profits. Negotiation Dynamics is an intensive and hands-on workshop to sharpen your negotiation skills: Learning by Doing The best way to learn about negotiation is to negotiate. Gain invaluable experience by engaging in a broad range of...

Leading transformation, renewal and growth Customers are more empowered than ever before, due to a global marketplace, social networks and the rise of mobile. As a result, the pace of business is changing how businesses are led, develop strategy and build their customer focus. Ultimately, it...

Creativity is an important element of innovation. However, driving innovation takes more than just generating novel ideas. It requires managers to expand their mind- and skill sets: They need to learn to start thinking from their customers’ perspective, instead of focusing on their products; they...

What to expect in this specific seminar: The relevance of Security & Risk Management: Increasing IT risks, increasingly harmful for the entire organization. Privacy Management: Rules, Regulations and Concepts. Managing IT-Risks: Analyzing, Evaluating and Dealing with IT-Risks. Aligning...

Organizational leaders understand that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to massively impact business and are seeking ways to fully leverage AI for analytics, insight, strategy, and growth. Learn from our top research and applied sciences faculty why and how AI, machine learning,...

This Oxford Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training seminar is designed to provide leaders and professionals with a set of transformational tools and techniques to help them maximise their own and their team’s creative potential in a strategic context. Its starting-point is...

This 10-day Oxford Masterclass training seminar is a comprehensive development training course that addresses the key skills, qualities and attributes of both Leadership and Management. This Oxford Leadership and Management training seminar will cover all aspects of leadership and management with...

A concrete understanding of contracting principles can yield numerous benefits, even for non-contracting personnel. Build a strong foundation for future contracting work through an introduction to the Federal acquisition process by participating in extensive and relevant simulations. With an...

The life of a Federal Government real property lease spans 5 to 20 years, often involving millions of dollars. Negotiating a fair price and terms saves time, money, and resources. Gaining the skills and tactics to successfully and lawfully negotiate contracts is a challenge even with knowledge of...

Every organization faces the risk of financial loss due to fraud, but maintaining an effective audit function can help reduce that risk. Auditors will expand their knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to effectively perform their duties. Through a traditional classroom setting, you will be...

Effective justification of defense budget requests make the difference between your budget being approved or rejected. An approved budget enables budgeteers to support delivering programs and their agency’s fulfillment of the mission. Budgeteers must also prepare a budget justification that...

HR plays a crucial role in managing the Federal workforce and mission results. To that end, Federal HR’s success depends on how well individuals work together. You will gain a comprehensive overview of HR and how it works: processes, tools, and rules and regulations from OPM, Federal agencies,...

Performance auditors conduct complex audits, provide recommendations to improve processes, and support decision-making through data analysis. It is critical for both auditors and auditees to gain insight into how effective performance audits are performed with such varied responsibilities. You...

This Oxford Leadership Masterclass training course opens by exploring the key leadership skills and how to apply them in the organization. Using this initial analysis, the training explores managing yourself as a leader, leading a team, creating breakthroughs through innovative leadership,...

Budget preparation, cost allocation and control are important elements for all organisations regardless of their sizes. It is important for organisations that the employees have the budgetary skills and able to analyse the costs effectively. Such skills are important in times of increasing global...

Decision-making is one of the key skills of successful contracting professionals. When you are able to develop sound business solutions, you are viewed as a strategic business advisor who provides value to your agency. You will practice critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills, and...

The key difference between cooperative agreements and other award options is substantial agency involvement. But how do you establish parameters around that involvement? You will learn to identify and select the appropriate award instrument, manage agency involvement, and take the steps necessary...

The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, (2 CFR 200) is the cornerstone of Federal grants and financial assistance. You will learn when and how these requirements apply to program...

HR professionals must use data to inform decision-making and to make strategic business recommendations. You will gain an understanding of why and how analytics are used in HR, learn and apply an Analytics Process Model, and, using Microsoft Excel®, derive the most relevant data and techniques...

The acquisitions environment can be a difficult arena to maneuver for a new employee. You will develop professional skills for making business decisions and advising other acquisition team members to successfully meet customers’ needs. You will work in small group simulation exercises to learn...

Experienced contracting personnel understand the contracting process but may not be aware of the specifics of architect-engineering services contracting, including relevant laws and regulations. You will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the unique aspects of contracting for...

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...

Legal problems can arise while soliciting for and administering leases. But as a Leasing Contracting Officer (LCO), you can identify and avoid legal problems by understanding the proper legal principles that apply to daily leasing activities. You will work extensively with the clauses typically...

Contracting and program personnel must understand the legal and practical implications of government contract claims. By examining case studies, you will gain an understanding of the different elements of a claim, and best practices for how to avoid claims. Learning Objectives Explain what...

Learn to operationalize the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. This course is verified to meet the requirements for the Federal Acquisition...

Experienced contracting officer's representatives (COR) know that projects can present a variety of challenges and responsibilities. This course will provide refresher training and an update on contracting principles that can build a strong foundation for future contracting work. You will be...

You’ve gained the skills and techniques to carry out meaningful data analyses at your organization. Now what? You can sharpen your data analytics skills by applying them in a structured, low-pressure setting where you receive in-time coaching and feedback. This case-based workshop allows you to...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies encourage organizations to employ performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods. However, there are unique considerations surrounding PBAs, including standards of quality and methods of surveillance. You will learn the comprehensive...

The internal control process plays a pivotal role in Federal, state, and local government activities. This process aids managers in meeting their objectives for reliable financial and performance reporting. You will learn the management control process, and gain insight into how audits improve...

Effective supervisors need to be more than managers of people; they also need to have a full understanding of the policies, procedures, and accountabilities that apply to government supervisors. You will learn legal guidelines and best practices to effectively collaborate with HR representatives....

This week-long course will introduce you to areas of financial management beyond your current daily responsibilities. The field of Defense financial management is both demanding and complex, covering a multitude of interrelated disciplines and informed by an elaborate body of fiscal law. As the...

The difference between leadership and management is important to understand. One maintains the status quo and the other is able to anticipate the future and drive individuals and teams to be relevant and successful each and every day. In this Oxford workshop you’ll be exposed to theory and...

In today’s highly competitive environment it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the multi-dimensional issues faced in managing a business or department effectively. The “10-day MBA” will focus on issues and dilemmas faced in today’s changing world. The seminar is designed to stretch...

Inspiration, creativity and forward thinking are the key challenges for successful 21st century leaders. Multi- cultural team, higher levels of education, social media and instantaneous knowledge at our fingertips means that modern day leaders need to be more creative in order to build and...

In this course, you will learn to apply legal concepts, intermediate pricing approaches, and negotiation techniques to the contracting process. You will examine a supply requirement through all of the phases of the acquisition lifecycle. You will also develop your research, analysis, and...

Fewer dollars available for mission needs means that acquisition personnel must optimize contractor performance. As a COR or program manager, how do you effectively oversee that performance? The processes required to elicit successful performance require planning, focused monitoring and...

The planning and management of government performance audits in today’s rapidly changing environment is challenging. Audit managers can overcome this challenge with a focus on Yellow Book guidelines for managing and keeping audits on track. You will learn about modern leadership techniques, how...

Having an effective and well-trained audit staff promotes the successful delivery of audits, which in turn promotes the integrity and accountability of government to the public. You will gain a foundational knowledge of Government auditing essential for any new auditor. Note: This course has...

The Federal grant application process can be overwhelming. Taking the appropriate planning steps can make the application process easier and more fluid. You will cover the Federal financial assistance process from identifying and qualifying opportunities to submission. You will navigate...

For many, public speaking is an anxiety-inducing part of their work. Given that this daunting task is a responsibility for nearly every professional, how will you ensure that you’re communicating clearly and confidently? Learn to create and organize content, to write compelling introductions, and...

Project management is not just for designated project managers. Every project—no matter the size—requires you to use sound project management principles, including interacting with stakeholders, managing and mitigating risk, and following the project lifecycle. You will learn the basics of...

This course focuses on the use of cost accounting to support decision-making in the federal environment. It emphasizes applying the requirements of the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) No. 4: Managerial Cost Accounting Standards. Learning Objectives Interpret...

As organizations become increasingly fast-paced and complex, leaders are tasked with making more decisions, more quickly while still considering the impact on their employees, teams, and organizations. Effective leaders apply critical thinking skills holistically to make countless decisions each...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT project areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes and satisfy competencies related to IT Infrastructure & Architectural Design. Learn these skills and techniques through...

An audit can be a stressful process for all stakeholders. You will learn how to effectively communicate with all parties in an audit. You will leave with the tools and methods to confidently and successfully communicate during an audit. You will also learn effective negotiation techniques. The...

The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) guides the performance measurement and management activities required for all Federal financial assistance awards. Develop a foundational understanding of performance measurement approaches and the specific requirements and...

Federal personnel who award and manage grants and cooperative agreements need a complete understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle. This includes recognizing the legal basis for issuing Federal financial assistance and all the responsibilities that come with it. From preaward through...

With increased scrutiny of acquisitions, it is critical that the source selection process is done responsibly. Through a real-world simulation, you will complete the seven steps of the services acquisition process. Additionally, you will learn to prepare acquisition documents, develop and deliver...

Government employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appointed funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical component of stewarding Federal funds. By exploring the Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) Principles of Federal...

Without proper knowledge in all aspects of agency budget function, Federal personnel are unable to support organizational compliance with laws and regulations such as the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act (GPRAMA). In-depth discussions and practical exercises will provide you...

Knowing how to perform cost and price analyses is vital to your project’s budgetary success. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guides (CPRG), you will learn not only the basics of conducting a cost and price analysis, but also master the necessary quantitative tools. This is a...

Contracting professionals serve as business advisors promoting the best interests of the government. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guide (CPRG), you will build on the skills of your current certification to conduct a thorough cost and price analysis and gain proficiency in...

Producing accurate and timely Federal financial statements is the basic function of Federal financial personnel. But to successfully accomplish that task, staff must understand the accounting practices that support this important activity. You will gain an understanding of how to generate...

The Statement of Work (SOW) can make or break an acquisition. Writing an effective SOW is essential to achieving best value. Not only will you practice writing each part of the SOW through a hands-on workshop, but you will also examine a SOW from a contractor’s perspective. You will learn best...