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The Public Contracting Institute offers many high-quality Government Contracting Courses.
The PCI Forum – Government Contracting Courses Online
We offer our popular PCI Forum program – classes on discrete topics within government contracts. Join the Public Contracting Institute for the PCI Forum by clicking the heading below!
GovCon 101 – Free Government Contracting Courses
GovCon 101 is PCI’s free series covering the basics of government contracting. Each sessions follows a specific format – lecture, a quiz, and Q&A. Held most Mondays, we plan to cover the most important topics in Government Contracting. Join us for these free government contracting courses by clicking the heading below!
FUN with the FAR – FAR Training
FUN with the FAR covers the entire FAR over the course of one year. Every other week, Steve (our host), and a special guest will cover a few related parts of the FAR. By the end of the week, you’ll have attended 26 sessions, recieved helpful guidance materials, and massively improved your core FAR skills.
DFUN with the DFARS – DFARS Training
DFUN with the DFARS is a companion to FUN with the FAR. It covers the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) on the most important differences between the FAR and the DFARS. Join Lou Chiarella, Dave Drabkin and their special guests to cover the DFARS in this this 12-month program.
Government Contracting Courses - Programs with GMU CPE
Mason CPE Government Contracting Classes |
| Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtually: 10:00am – 3:30pm (ET) |
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| The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More Virtually: 10:00am – 2:30pm (ET) |
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| Masters Academy in Government Contracting Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments Virtually: 10:00am – 2:30pm (ET) |
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| Negotiation Strategies and Techniques Virtually: 10:00am – 1:30pm (ET) In-Person: 8:30am 4:30pm (ET) |
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| Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Government Contracting Cybersecurity Compliance Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Subcontract Management Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors Virtually: 10:00am – 2:30pm (ET) |
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| Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive Virtually: 10:00am – 1:30pm (ET) |
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| Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Contractor Purchasing Systems Review Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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| Timekeeping for Government Contractors Virtually: 10:00am – 1:15pm (ET) |
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PCI Online - FUN with the FAR Season 2023
January 11: FAR Session 1
Part 1 (Federal Acquisition Regulations System)
Part 2 (Definitions and Words & Terms)
January 25: FAR Session 2
Part 3 (Improper Business and Personal Conflicts of Interest)
February 8: FAR Session 3
Part 5 (Publicizing Contract Actions)
Part 6 (Competition Requirements)
February 22: FAR Session 4
Part 7 (Acquisition Planning)
Part 10 (Market Research)
Part 11 (Describing Agency Needs)
March 8: FAR Session 5
Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services)
Part 38 (Federal Supply Schedule Contracting)
Part 39 (Acquisition Information Technology)
Part 51 (Use of Government Sources by Contractors)
March 22: FAR Session 6
Part 4 (Administrative Materials)
Part 24 (Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information)
April 5: FAR Session 7
Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items)
Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
April 19: FAR Session 8
Part 9 (Contractor Qualifications)
Part 14 (Sealed Bidding)
Review Trivia
May 3: FAR Session 9
Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation)
May 17: FAR Session 10
Part 15.4 (Contract Pricing)
May 31: FAR Session 11
Part 16 (Types of Contracts)
June 14: FAR Session 12
Part 17 (Special Contracting Methods)
Part 18 (Emergency Acquisitions)
June 28: FAR Session 13
Part 19 (Small Business Methods)
Part 26 (Other Socioeconomic Programs)
July 12: FAR Session 14
Part 22 (Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions)
Part 23 (Environment, Energy, and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace)
July 26: FAR Session 15
Part 25 (Foreign Acquisition)
August 9: FAR Session 16
Part 27 (Patents, Data, and Copyrights)
August 23: FAR Session 17
Part 28 (Bonds and Insurance)
Part 29 (Taxes)
September 6: FAR Session 18
Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration)
Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures)
Part 32 (Contract Financing)
September 20: FAR Session 19
Part 33 (Protests, Disputes, and Appeals)
Review Trivia
October 4: FAR Session 20
Parts 34 (Major System Acquisition)
Part 35 (Research and Development Contracting)
October 18: FAR Session 21
Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts)
Part 37 (Service Contracting)
Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services)
Part 48 (Value Engineering)
November 1*: FAR Session 22
Part 42 (Contract Administration and Audit Services)
Part 43 (Contract Modifications)
November 8*: FAR Session 23
Part 44 (Subcontracting Policies and Procedures)
November 15: FAR Session 24
Part 45 (Government Property)
Part 46 (Quality Assurance)
Part 47 (Transportation)
November 29: FAR Session 25
Part 49 (Terminations of Contracts)
December 13: FAR Session 26
Part 50 (Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act)
Part 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses)
Review Trivia
PCI Online - DFUN with the DFARS 2023
Wednesdays, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm (ET)
12 Sessions, from January until December
- January 18: Part 201 – Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Part 202 (Definitions Of Words And Terms), Part 252.1 and 52.1 (Structure of provisions and clauses) & Part 203 (Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts Of Interest) & Part 204 (Administrative Matters)
- February 15: Part 205 (Publicizing Contract Actions), Part 206 (Competition Requirements), Part 207 (Acquisition Planning), Part 208 (Required Sources Of Supplies And Services), Part 209 (Contractor Qualifications), Part 210 (Market Research) & Part 211 (Describing Agency Needs)
- March 15: Part 212 (Acquisition Of Commercial Items), Part 213 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), Part 214 (Sealed Bidding), Part 215.1, .2, .3 (Contracting By Negotiation) & Part 244 (Subcontracting Policies And Procedures)
- April 12: Part 216 (Types Of Contracts), Part 217 (Special Contracting Methods) & Part 218 (Emergency Acquisitions)
- May 24: Part 215.4 (Pricing), Part 230 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration/48 CFR Chapter 99), Part 231 (Contract Cost Principles And Procedures) & Part 232 (Contract Financing)
- June 21: Part 219 (Small Business Programs), Part 222 (Application Of Labor Laws To Government Acquisitions), Part 223 (Environment, Energy And Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies Occupational Safety, And Drug-Free Workplace) & Part 226 (Other Socioeconomic Programs)
- July 19: Part 225 (Foreign Acquisition)
- August 16: Part 224 (Protection Of Privacy And Freedom Of Information), Part 227 (Patents, Data, And Copyrights), Part 228 (Bonds And Insurance) & Part 229 (Taxes)
- September 13: Part 234 (Major System Acquisition), Part 235 (R&D), Part 236 (Construction And Architect-Engineer Contracts), Part 237 (Service Contracting), Part 239 (Acquisition Of Information Technology) & Part 241 (Acquisition Of Utility Services)
- October 11: Part 242 (Contract Administration And Audit Services), Part 243 (Contract Modifications), Part 245 (Government Property), Part 246 (Quality Assurance), Part 247 (Transportation), Part 248 (Value Engineering) & Part 251 (Use Of Government Sources By Contractors)
- November 15: (Part 233 – Protests, Disputes, And Appeals), Part 249 (Termination Of Contracts) & Part 250 (Extraordinary Contractual Actions And The Safety Act)
- December 6: Part 252.2 (Solicitation Provisions And Contract Clauses) & Part 253 (Forms)
GovCon 101 - Government Contracting Courses on Essential Topics
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The GovCon 101 Series – FREE Virtual Sessions! |
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The world of government contracting is complicated because it is so dependent upon Federal statutes and regulations. PCI wants to help you navigate this complex space through a NEW series of FREE GovCon 101 classes designed to: |
Join these Free Online Government Contracting Courses Today! |
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GovCon 101 – Federal Acquisition Regulation March 6 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Government Property March 13 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Audits March 20 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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CovCon 101 – Contract Changes March 27 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – OCIs & PCIs April 3 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Cybersecurity April 10 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Incurred Cost Submission April 17 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Roles and Responsibilties April 24 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – NAICS May 1 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement May 8 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Data Rights May 15 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 Commercial Product and Service Determinations May 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (ET) (Recorded) |
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GovCon 101 – Other Transactions Authority June 5 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Terms and Conditions June 12 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Novations and Name Changes June 26 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – IDIQ Contracting July 31 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Proposal Evaluations August 7 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Types of Contracts August 21 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Uniform Guidance and Grants September 11 @1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Cost Type Contracting Sept 18 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Closeouts Sept 25 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 – Allowable and Unallowable Costs Oct 2 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET |
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GovCon 101 programs are free. If you need CLP or CPE credit, there is a $45 accreditation fee per session. |
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For $299, you can receive credit and certificates of completion for as many session of GovCon 101 that you attend. Click here to register for the series. |