GMU Certificate Programs

Certificate Tracks in Contracting with the Federal Government through George Mason University Executive and Professional Education

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.

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

*You have up to 18 months to complete a track.

  • Courses are taught by instructors with substantial experience and expertise in government contracting.
  • Courses are highly participatory and focus on the current government contracting environment as well as future trends and proposed changes.
  • All courses qualify for CEUs, CLEs (in most states), CLPs, and CPEs.
  • Courses are scheduled throughout the year at George Mason University’s Training Center in Reston, VA as well as Arlington, VA, and at PCI in DC.
Classes at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education are available for CPE or CEU credit. If CLE credit is needed, you must request the CLE credit, along with the jurisdiction, prior to the start of the training.

Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
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Contracting with the Federal Government – Administration Certificate

Minimum of 60 Contact Hours. May take up to two years to complete.

Fee: $3,985

Required Courses (4)

CFG- 0400 – Government Contracting Fundamentals
4 Days, 10:00am – 3:30pm (20 Online Contact Hours)

  • February 13-16, 2024
  • May 6-9, 2024
  • August 5-8 2024
  • November 12-15, 2024

CFG 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)

  • May 14-16, 2024
  • October 1-3, 2024

CFG 0452 – Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)

  • March 26-28, 2024
  • July 24-25, 2024
  • November 18-20, 2024

CFG – 0451 – Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)

  • March 18-21, 2024
  • July 8-11, 2024
  • December 2-5, 2024

Electives (Choose 1)

CFG – 0428 – Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • February 26-27, 2024
  • July 17-18, 2024

CFG – 0407 – Government Contracting Cybersecurity Compliance
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • February 20-21, 2024
  • June 25-26, 2024
  • September 24-25, 2024

CFG – -0406 – Subcontract Management
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • March 6-7, 2024
  • June 11-12, 2024
  • November 6-7, 2024

Contracting with the Federal Government – Accounting Certificate

Minimum of 60 Contact Hours. May take up to two years to complete.

Regular Fee: $3,985

Required Courses (4)

CFG – 0400 – Government Contracting Fundamentals
4 Days, 10:00am – 3:30pm (20 Online Contact Hours)

  • February 13-16, 2024
  • May 6-9, 2024

CFG – 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)

  • May 14-16, 2024

CFG – 0425 – Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)

  • March 12-14, 2024
  • October 8-10, 2024

CFG – 0409 – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)

  • February 5-8, 2024
  • May 20-23, 2024
  • October 15-18, 2024

Electives (Choose 1)

CFG – 0408 – Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • June 3-4, 2024
  • October 28-29, 2024

CFG – 0405 – Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • June 5-6, 2024
  • October 15-18, 2024

CFG – 0432 – Timekeeping for Government Contractors
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)

  • March 4-5, 2024
  • September 11-12, 2024

 

Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate

Fee: $1,795

CFG – 0601 – Masters Academy in Government Contracting
9 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (27 Online Contact Hours)

  • April 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2024

Other Virtual Training

CFG – 0611 – Federal Grants Fundamentals

Fee: $ 895
8 days, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
August 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, September 3, 5, 2024

August 13: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Federal Grant Performance & Compliance
August 15: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Framework of Federal Financial Assistance
August 20: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Updating Your Policies and Procedures
August 22: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Subrecipient Relationships: From First Risk Assessment Through Close Out?
August 27: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Procurement Standards
August 29: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Cost Issues Part 1
September 3: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Cost Issues Part 2
September 5: Federal Grants Fundamentals: Post-Award Noncompliance and Audit Resolution

CFG – 0614 – Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government  

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Fee: $ 1,690
11 days, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (16.5 Online Contact Hours)
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 2024

October 2 – The Government as a Customer
October 9 – Statutes & Regulations that Guide the Contracting Process
October 16 – Procurement Integrity
October 23 – Conflicts of Interest
October 30 – Changes & Requests for Equitable Adjustments
November 6 – Terminations
November 13 – Administering CMMC/FISMA/NIST Requirements
November 20 – Subcontracting
December 4 – Timekeeping Issues
December 11 – Accounting Requirements
December 18 – How Things Can Go Wrong 

CFG 0613 – GovCon: Need to Know Series

Fee: $ 1,920
17 days, 10:30am – 12:00 pm (25.5 Online Contact Hours)
Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2024

January 23: Corruption Issues
January 30: Procurement Process
February 6: International Business Issues
February 13: The Other Business Systems
February 20: Supply Chain Issues
February 27: Cost and Pricing
March 5: Accounting Systems
March 12: The Dark Side
March 19: Cybersecurity
March 26: Interacting with Government
April 2: Antitrust and Lobbying
April 9: Compliance Program
April 16: Contract Administration
April 23: Socioeconomic Issues and Schedule Contracts
April 30: Employment, Health and Safety
May 5: Safeguarding Proprietary Information
May 14: Classified Contracting, and Privacy Issues