June 20, 2022

From management to leadership The demands placed on today’s managers of teams are intense. No matter how impeccable their technical skills – whether in their own function or business in general – they are constantly asked to get more out of their teams. Even in the comparatively early stages of...

As a project manager, you rarely have formal authority over your team. To be effective in this role, you must know how to lead and deal with conflict through relationship building and effective communication in the workplace. In this course, you’ll apply research based techniques to help manage...

Effective leadership is essential to successful change. Strategic change will optimise an organisations ability to remain competitive and respond appropriate to the changing needs of their markets. The three-day CMI Level 7 Certificate in Management and Leadership programme has been designed to...

As your leadership responsibilities expand, so does your need to understand the impact of every decision on the strategic and financial goals of your organization. That's why business acumen—an intuitive sense of how the moving parts of a company work together to create profit —is...

Enhance your ability to build and manage customer-focused brands to drive profits and organic growth. Maximise the power of your brand From behavioural insights to business growth, leverage critical consumer and managerial perspectives to build exceptional brands. Benefits for you ...

Even experienced Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) need to keep pace with the rapidly changing acquisition world. You will refresh your knowledge of COR duties and best practices while satisfying the requirements for maintenance training. From dealing with subcontracts to ethics in...

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...

Diverse and inclusive workplaces are more innovative, efficient, productive, and successful. You will engage in self-reflection and discussions to better understand how diversity and inclusion affect the workplace, determine strategies for contributing to an inclusive work culture that leverages...

Whether you are managing a small, low-risk project or a multi-million-dollar initiative, project management tools, techniques, and practices enable you to get the job done—at budget and within deadline. You will gain an understanding of how to apply project management skills to successfully...

Federal managers are required to continuously assess and report on the status of internal control, an integral part of financial management, to comply with laws and regulations. Build on your knowledge of internal control by understanding how programs and processes should be designed and...

Participants will learn from expert instructors, the current rules and regulations for temporary duty (TDY) travel for civilian employees in the 14 Executive Departments, over 100 Executive Agencies, boards, commissions, and the GAO. The rules for and use of the transportation expenses, Per Diem,...

Improve upon the success of your organization by developing the analytical skills needed to evaluate and solve problems. After an introduction to a structured 6-Step Analytics Process Model, you will learn to apply these steps through collaborative scenarios and conduct analysis projects using...

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...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that billions in Federal grant awards are subject to waste, fraud, and abuse. Grant recipients and other grants personnel must be vigilant in detecting and preventing fraud in grant administration. You will gain an understanding of potential...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. You will learn these skills and...

The FAC-P/PM IT Core-Plus specialization program addresses the specialized knowledge and abilities unique to IT projects areas. You will focus on technical performance outcomes to satisfy competencies related to IT management, security, and performance assurance. You will learn these skills and...

When workplace problems arise, an organization needs to think critically and develop solutions. Explore the nuances of critical thinking to challenge your own thinking, frame problems, and formulate plans. Starting with an opening exercise that stretches your creative thinking and finishing with...

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...

Members of the contracting community must understand how to navigate contract law to be effective on the job. You will learn to identify and avoid legal problems, especially pertaining to laws and regulations relating to ethics, data rights, fiscal law, protests, and contract management. You will...

Simplified acquisition procedures reduce administrative costs, promote contracting efficiency, and avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors. Understanding these methods of procurement begins with understanding the policies and laws outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation...

Correctly using Federally-appropriated funds to comply with relevant laws and regulations is a critical responsibility for Federal employees. Refreshing your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gaining a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments can help ensure your...

Senior program managers must lead from a total systems perspective, which requires an understanding of the Federal environment and integrated program management. You will explore the relationships that shape situations and use that knowledge to identify key issues that can inhibit project...

Celebrate the heights you have reached, & prepare for the climb ahead Great management and leadership skills are rare. High-performing practitioners are regularly promoted without the relevant experience in managing systems and leading others; with dire consequences for the individual, their...

Customer service has always been an integral part of business or agency mission, but social media has made the customer experience more easily shared with and visible to everyone. Recognizing and interpreting customer concerns at all levels of the organization will help you address issues before...

The Federal Government spends over $80 billion on information technology (IT) each fiscal year—in support of national health, security, the economy, and more. Given this significant investment and the criticality of these IT systems, Federal agencies must carry out acquisitions in an effective...

OMB Circular A-123 requires Federal agencies to implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). ERM allows an agency to address risks by conveying their impact across a strategically-aligned portfolio. This leads to the accurate prioritization of challenges to support effective use of resources and...

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...

Business analysis (BA) techniques and approaches aren’t just for analysts, but for all organizational contributors who seek to deliver value to stakeholders. Learning BA concepts can benefit your career and further your organization’s goals. In this course, you will examine the BA knowledge...

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...

Optimal decision-making requires trade-off analysis; justification of the allocation of scarce financial resources to attain performance goals; and evaluation of policies for organizational benefit. This process can be daunting if your actions aren’t rooted in empirical evidence. Cost-benefit...

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...

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...

Managers of contracting organizations face challenges when it comes to their unique responsibilities. This workshop marries the distinct responsibilities of being a team lead, or supervising contracting officer, and overseeing contract management. Through self-assessments, case studies,...

Understanding the legal framework behind the FAR is essential for acquisition team members’ professional competence and growth. You will walk through the full range of legal issues that frequently arise in Federal contracting by reading and evaluating actual cases from the Comptroller General,...

Knowledge of the source selection process means understanding the legal basis behind the process, the development of evaluation factors and standards, and the interconnected relationship among all of the various aspects of the process. You will learn the nuances of the source selection process by...

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...

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...