Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate
Overview
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Throughout the course, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
This course consists of 9 virtual sessions
This course may also be eligible for the following credits through The Public Contracting Institute:
- 27 CLEs
- 27 CLPs
- 32.4 CPEs
If CLE credits are needed, the request along with the jurisdiction must be received before the start of the training.
George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education (formerly George Mason University Executive and Professional Education) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.
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+ Features
- Learn the most up-to-date thinking on leading practices in government contracting.
- Gain insight into various agencies’ positions on new or unresolved acquisition issues (this will benefit both contractors and officials from other agencies.)
- Attain a better understanding of the latest changes in government acquisition policy.
- Acquire insight into experts’ thinking on the latest rule changes, court and GAO decisions.
Continuing Education Units: 2.7 CEUs
+ Requirements
To gain the most from the Masters Academy, it is recommended that participants have at least five years of contracting experience in industry, government, law, or accounting.
100% attendance and participation are expected from participants.
+ Schedule
- Day 1: Formation Principles & Acquisition Planning
- Day 2: Types of Contracts
- Day 3: Proposal Evaluations and Source Selection
- Day 4: Compliance and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs)
- Day 5: Small Business Contracting & Subcontracting
- Day 6: Evaluating and Managing Bid Protests
- Day 7: Changes, Claims & Disputes
- Day 8: Pricing Equitable Adjustments & Cost Accounting
- Day 9: Terminations & Contract Closeout