October 3, 2022

Quality impacts all aspects of project management and often determines a project’s success. But managing quality is not a simple task. It requires specialized processes and skills. You will learn to improve your project or program processes to achieve higher quality products, services, and...

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,...

Eleven agencies have statutory authority to conduct acquisitions using Other Transactions (OTs). This beginning level class introduces and explains how these Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) may be leveraged to streamline the acquisition process. You will learn about the history and...

With an ever-increasing eye on key players in the Executive and Legislative Branches, Federal employees must learn to properly appropriate, allocate, and spend billions of Federal dollars annually. Through examination of current events, you will learn the formulation, enactment, and execution...

How can emotional intelligence contribute to your success as a leader? Research suggests that leaders who are aware of both their own emotions and those of the people around them are more likely to succeed in today's challenging business environment. In this course, you will discover core skills...

The modules in this series blend the most innovative thinking about learning design for executives with the most relevant and up-to-date thinking on leadership and management to lead transformational change, drive results, and build coalitions across complex organization systems. Cutting edge...

Federal personnel, regardless of their roles, should have a working understanding of Federal financial management processes. You will align your work with your organization’s financial concerns and contribute to its effectiveness armed with this foundational knowledge of Federal laws. You will...

The high potential for numerous issues to arise during construction contracts means it is vital to be able to address and mitigate those issues in their most common form: claims. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of recognizing a potential claim, pricing considerations, terminations,...

One of the most important—and most difficult—things effective leaders do is engaging their team members. An effective leader promotes a workplace environment that supports adaptability, innovation, and growth. Through interactive discussions and exercises, you will learn to identify factors that...

Virtual teams are commonplace in most organizations; however, successfully leading a team that is geographically dispersed requires nuanced leadership and management skills. This course explores characteristics of effective virtual teams and provides a framework for building or revitalizing...

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...

Insight into sound business strategy is critical to problem-solving and decision-making within a mission-critical organization. Developing a strong foundation in data analysis techniques helps lead to this gained insight. You will learn numerous analytical techniques, including data preparation,...

Critical thinking skills are imperative when assessing cyber risk throughout the contracting lifecycle. Learn how to safeguard your contracts by understanding today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity regulations and their impact on the contracting world. You will become vigilant in watching for any...

A Federal budget analyst’s inability to properly use Microsoft Excel can lead to poor financial performance. But learning how to effectively navigate Excel can result in more productive analyses and the ability to graphically represent data, aiding in organizational efforts to track expenditures...

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,...

An organization’s ability to effectively control financial resources; meet legal and regulatory obligations; and minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse is vital to its health. Ensure your organization’s success through facilitated discussion-based learning that will enable you to establish...

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....

Internal controls are integral to effective grants management. In order to conduct effective internal controls, grants managers need a foundational knowledge of Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards, risk management, and requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200. You will practice applying...

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...

HR plays a pivotal role in employee satisfaction by developing employee relations programs that help boost productivity, motivation, and morale. You will learn to address performance concerns, help management with disciplinary actions, inform employees of Federal employment program options, and...

How to build and lead a powerful, successful team This long running, always inspiring program focuses specifically on how you can optimize your personal performance as a team player and your effectiveness as a team leader. This immersive experience is comprised of thought leadership from the...

Develop strong alliance capabilities Just as the rewards of strategic alliances are many, so are the options and their associated legal, financial and operational implications. In a world of constrained resources and intense competition, the challenge of developing strategically focused,...

This comprehensive P3O® course will cover the knowledge required to pass the P3O® Foundation and Practitioner examinations. The training course will allow individuals to analyse, distinguish, and review the success or failure of projects, with a full appreciation of differing principles and...

This comprehensive course will equip candidates with the basic tools and techniques of P3O®, and educate them on the constituents of a successful P3O®. This certification enables individuals to contribute to an office or enterprise in a supporting role. P3O® Foundation is a valuable certification...

In this new program our expert faculty addresses the unprecedented disruption sales organizations are experiencing as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether facing a sales slump or enjoying a sales bump as a result of this interruption to the usual way of doing business, it’s more...

Auditors, funders, and recipients need to understand how well Federal grants are managed and perform. Audits provide a mechanism for monitoring grants, ensuring that recipients meet financial and performance goals, and correct issues. You will build foundational knowledge of the audit process,...

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...

Working in the public sector can be a rewarding experience, but it is not without challenges. Successful public servants align personal motivators and values to the broader agency mission. Learn how to cultivate a public service mindset in ways that will improve job satisfaction, foster shared...

Successful project managers do more than manage scope, schedule, cost, and resources; they exhibit the leadership and communication skills that propel a project forward and inspire confidence in those they lead. You will learn to develop the skills to optimize your team’s effectiveness by...

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...

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 Improvement has been described as the process of 'moving from one state to a state that is considered to be better', usually through some action or intervention intended to bring about that change and improvement. If you want to improve the business, you need to capture all of the...

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...

21st Century contracting professionals will need solid business acumen and an advanced understanding of how contractors operate in order to craft better contracting solutions. This course will help you master a wide range of business acumen competencies including industry orientation,...

Many financial management professionals are responsible for complying with legal requirements for government business transactions. With this responsibility comes a need to understand the various aspects of Federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges. You...

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...

IT and software development projects differ from other kinds of projects, from initiating to planning. You will discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches to fit the specific needs of an IT project. After learning acquisition and procurement processes...

Communicating in a Volatile Environment This Oxford Management Public Relations in the Oil and Gas Industry online training seminar will help your organisation to tell its story in a way that fosters understanding building relations with local communities, national governments, campaigners and...

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,...