FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 3
OnlineCovering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]
FREE: Types of Government Basics
OnlineOver the last few years, we have all heard significant discussions, and have likely seen a deluge of email/magazine articles around the Government’s application of flexible acquisition strategies and accordingly the application of flexible contract/agreement approaches. But when we in industry look at (or listen to) that information being presented, do we form a clear […]
FREE GovCon 101: Types of Contracts
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. How familiar are we with all 24 FAR and non-FAR approaches to basic contracts? As industry, do we form a clear “picture” in our minds of what those 24 approaches mean to our organization, e.g., acquisition opportunity development or contracting for a subsequent […]
0-60: Nuts, Bolts, and Beyond – To Be a Government Contractor
OnlineThe U.S. Government is the largest purchaser of goods and service in the world, spending over US$500 billion annually. Selling to the US Government can be extremely lucrative, but it can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those companies just breaking into the field. During this program, Cy and Brian will break down the required […]
Cost Accounting Standards
OnlineThe Cost Accounting Standards were designed to promote uniform and consistent methods of accounting practices for contractors. We will explain to which contracts and contractors the Standards are applicable, and confer on the current and proposed exemptions to the Standards. We will discuss the requirements of all 19 Standards, the differences in accounting as compared […]
Cost Accounting Standards
OnlineThe Cost Accounting Standards were designed to promote uniform and consistent methods of accounting practices for contractors. We will explain to which contracts and contractors the Standards are applicable, and confer on the current and proposed exemptions to the Standards. We will discuss the requirements of all 19 Standards, the differences in accounting as compared […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
FREE GovCon 101: Ethics
OnlineLegal and ethical conduct is the way to protect our credibility and earn the respect and trust of our employees, partners, clients, and community. The purpose of this class is to provide an understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace, so that employees can recognize ethical issues and traps before they make […]
Dive into Travel Costs – FAR Part 31.205-46
OnlineDuring this program we will take a deep dive into the Travel Costs cost principle, FAR 31.205-46, and examine the “dos” and “don’ts” of charging certain travel costs to the Federal government. We will examine the regulations, DCAA guidance, and document retention requirements surrounding the cost principle. We’ll also provide contractors with tips for ensuring […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 5 & 6
OnlineCovering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
Case of the Month: February
OnlinePlease join our Case of the Month Club, a program in which our expert instructors will take a deep dive into recent decisions involving issues that affect all of us on a regular basis. This class, meant for contracting professionals, will focus on different cases, going beyond the mere holding into the history, tactics, and […]
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: DFARS rights in non-commercial technical data, non-commercial computer software, and commercial item technical data
OnlineThe Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting virtual class series provides access to two experts in Government Contracting Intellectual Property law and policy, on a monthly basis. The sessions will dive deep into important and timely issues related to IP and Data Rights for government employees and contractors. And, of course, bring your questions to the sessions. Demystifying Intellectual […]
Hands-On Workshops: Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning
OnlineThe Public Contracting Institute would like to introduce our HOWs. The Hands-On Workshops are low-cost trainings on common yet complex issues in the government contracts life-cycle! Hands-On Workshops: The GovCon Lifecycle 9 Sessions, First OR Second Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-3:00pm ET, Non-FUN with the FAR weeks Feb 12 – Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning […]
GovCon Essentials
OnlineGovCon Essentials is designed to quickly explain core government contracting concepts to business professionals, helping them understand why it is so different from the commercial sector. We explain the statutory and regulatory backdrop, and we describe the major players in the life of a government contract. We also describe the peculiar process that the government […]
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, & 201
Online12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2025 to December 2025; Second Thursday of the Month Covering each Part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and created to make the DFARS approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Defense […]
Cybersecurity: What Government Contractors Need to Know – What are Controlled Unclassified Information and Covered Defense Information, and Why Should we Care?
OnlineThis series, taught by experts in the field, will walk participants through the most important issues facing government contractors as they navigate the fast-changing issues of cybersecurity. Starting with a comprehensive overview of CMMC and key regulations, and ending with a session about how to deal with cyber incidents and breach of your systems, this […]
FREE GovCon 101: RFPs
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a solicitation used in negotiated acquisition to communicate government requirements to prospective contractors and to solicit proposals. Solicitations describe the Government’s requirement, anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract, information required in the offeror’s […]