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What's Online?

PCI has an extensive offering of live webinars and virtual trainings, as well as recorded trainings. As a result of COVID-19, we have converted our full-length seminars to multi-session live online trainings, including those offered through George Mason University Executive and Professional Education (Mason). Also recorded. Here is a summary of what’s available:

8 Monthly Live Webinar & Virtual Class Series (60 – 90 minutes) 8 Sessions Month/Over 70 Sessions Year
The PCI Forum
- At least 2 Free Webinars Each Month
- At least 5 Seminars Each Month (3-6 hours in length)
- Day-long Sessions converted to multi-session online trainings
Fun with the FAR (90-Minutes Virtual Sessions every other Wednesday)
DFUN with the DFARS
May the Clause Be with You (30-Minute Virtual Sessions every other Wednesday)
Over 300 Recorded Trainings Available

Let us know what you need and we will offer it online!

Online Programs at PCI

Bundle Up and Save!

PCI is your best value training partner. We have created multiple bundle and subscription offerings that allow you to train your whole team while minding your budget.

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FUN with the FAR℠ Season 8

Join just one or double your fun! A Cost-Effective Way to Train Your Team & Receive Your CLE, CLP, & CPE Credits!

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Premier Government Contracts Continuing Education

The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is an instructor-owned, small business dedicated to offering the best, up-to-date, accredited training for government contracting professionals. PCI’s seminars, webinars, virtual classes, and on-site training are practical, interactive, and of the highest caliber. Our instructors update the materials for every program to ensure that they cover the most recent developments.

Mason Government Contracting Certificate Offerings

The Contracting with the Federal Government Certificate Program is offered by George Mason University in association with The Public Contracting Institute. This program is designed to help government contracting professionals better perform their jobs, grow in their careers, and succeed in the government contracting environment.

Students may take courses individually, or may qualify for a Certificate of Completion in their chosen track. PCI offers the following tracks:

Government Contracts Accounting Certificate
Contract Formation and Administration
Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate

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George Mason in 2021!

Government Contracting Fundamentals – May 3-6, Nov 30-Dec 3

The FAR Workshop – May 11-13, Oct 5-7

Contractor Purchasing System Reviews – Jun 22-23, Oct 25-26

Subcontract Management – Apr 20-21, Jun 8-9, Nov 8-9

Gov’t Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity – Jun 1-2, Sept 27-28

Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals – Jun 9-10, Nov 10-11

Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive –Jun 14-17, Oct 18-21

Accounting and Auditing for Gov’t Contractors – Mar 10-12, Oct 12-14

Ethics and Compliance in Gov’t Contracting – Jun 10-11, Sept 29-30

Timekeeping for Government Contractors – Mar 8-9, Sept 15-16

Negotiation Strategies and Techniques – Dec 1-4 (2020), Mar 15-18, Nov 15-18

Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments – Mar 23-25, Nov 2-4

Gov’t Contracting Executive Briefings – Feb 04 – Oct 21

Master's Academy in Government Contracts

The Masters Academy in Government Contracting provides an exceptional learning experience on current best practices in key areas of government contracting. Over the course of five days, you will learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics of each topic in its entirety; instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.

Dates

Mar 11-Mar 15: Masters Academy: Best Practices in Government Contracting (FL)
Apr 29-May 3: Masters Academy in Government Contracting
Aug 5-Aug 9: Masters Academy in Government Contracting
Nov 18-Nov 22: Masters Academy in Government Contracting

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Government Contracts Formation and Administration Certificate

The Contract Formation and Administration Certificate is a ten-day program made up of five courses covering fundamentals of government contracting, practical applications of the FAR, negotiation strategies and techniques, contract changes, and ethics and compliance in government contracting. Whether you are part of the original proposal or have responsibilities for administering government contracts, this will expand your knowledge and skills of contract management.

Core Courses:

CFG 0400 – Government Contracting Fundamentals
CFG 0402 – Navigating the FAR: Practical Applications
CFG 0452 – Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
CFG 0428 – Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting

Electives:
CFG 0451 – Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
CFG 0450 – Preparing Compliant Proposals

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Government Contracts Accounting Certificate

Mason’s Government Contracts Accounting Certificate is a ten-day program made up of five course covering fundamentals of government contracting, practical applications of the FAR, accounting and auditing for government contracts, timekeeping measures and compliance, and cost and price analysis. If you have any financial responsibility for government contracts, this certificate covers all the foundations you need.

Core Courses:

CFG 0400 – Government Contracting Fundamentals
CFG 0402 – Navigating the FAR: Practical Applications
CFG 0425 – Accounting and Auditing for Government Contracts
CFG 0432 – Timekeeping for Government Contractors

Electives:

CFG 0426 – Cost and Price Analysis
CFG 0427 – Cost Accounting Standards

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