A Primer on Federal Contracting
8 Week Online Tutorial
Learn at your our pace! Choose the start date that works best for you to begin your access. You will have 8 weeks to complete the lessons and 40 question multiple-choice final exam at your own pace - ALL lessons and the final exam are available from the start.
Since Federal contracts are very different from federal grants, we have developed a thorough overview of this complex process. As a primer it is intended for those new to the federal contracting arena, or who have had very limited exposure. The course was designed around the following learning outcomes:
- To understand the unique characteristics of federal contracts, their key elements, and how they differ from grants and cooperative agreements;
- To understand the federal contracting process, including the roles and responsibilities of the principal players;
- To identify the applicable regulations guiding the federal contracting process, from application through closeout;
- To introduce the fundamentals of federal contract negotiation;
- To provide strategies for implementing and managing federal contracts, pre-award through post-award; and
- To learn to recognize, assess, and manage the risks associated with federal contracts.
The tutorial will offer interactive learning activities as well as knowledge reviews for each lesson. Students should expect to spend approximately 1 hour per lesson. The course will end with a final exam, and offers a downloadable certificate of completion for those who successfully pass the final, scoring 80% or higher. If you do not successfully pass the final you have the option to retake the exam during your enrollment period.
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: The Contracting Process
- Lesson 3: Types of Contracts
- Lesson 4: Introduction to the FAR
- Lesson 5: The Contract Solicitation
- Lesson 6: The Cost Proposal
- Lesson 7: Contract Issues
- Lesson 8: Advanced Contract Issues
- Lesson 9: Contract Negotiation
- Lesson 10: Contract Administration
- Lesson 11: Third Party Agreements
- Lesson 12: Contract Closeout
- Lesson 13: Audits
- Lesson 14: Conclusion
- Final Exam
Enrollment Options:
8 week Enrollment Periods:
* Course access is only available to students during your selected 8 week enrollment period
When registering you will need to select one of following 8 week enrollment periods:
| Start Date | End Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
March 4, 2013 |
April 29, 2013 |
February 25, 2013 |
April 15, 2013 |
June 10, 2013 |
April 8, 2013 |
May 6, 2013 |
July 1, 2013 |
April 29, 2013 |
June 17, 2013 |
August 12, 2013 |
June 10, 2013 |
July 8, 2013 |
September 2, 2013 |
July 1, 2013 |
August 19, 2013 |
October 14, 2013 |
August 12, 2013 |
September 9, 2013 |
November 4, 2013 |
September 2, 2013 |
Technical Requirements:
Internet connection and a computer. For optimal performance please use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Both Internet Explorer, Flash and Adobe Acrobat reader are strongly recommended and are available for download, free of charge, at the start of the tutorial.
