GMU Certificate Programs
Certificate Tracks in Contracting with the Federal Government through George Mason University Continuing and Professional EducationThe 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.
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- Contracting with the Federal Government – Accounting Certificate
- Contracting with the Federal Government – Administration Certificate
- Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate
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- Government Contracts Administration Certificate – Now 60+ Hours Live Virtual Training
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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 10-13, 2025
- May 5-8, 2025
- August 4-7, 2025
- November 10-13, 2025
CFG 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- January 29-31, 2025
- May 13-15, 2025
- September 30 – October 2, 2025
CFG 0452 – Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- March 25-27, 2025
- July 22-24, 2025
- November 18-20, 2025
CFG – 0451 – Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- March 17-20, 2025
- July 7-10, 2025
- December 1-4, 2025
Electives (Choose 1)
CFG – 0428 – Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- February 24-25, 2025
- July 16-17, 2025
CFG – 0407 – Government Contracting Cybersecurity Compliance
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- February 19-20, 2025
- June 24-25, 2025
- September 24-25, 2025
CFG – -0406 – Subcontract Management
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- March 5-6, 2025
- June 11-12, 2025
- November 5-6, 2025
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 10-13, 2025
- May 5-8, 2025
- August 4-7, 2025
- November 10-13, 2025
CFG – 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- May 13-15, 2025
- September 30 – October 2, 2025
CFG – 0425 – Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- March 11-13, 2025
- October 7-9, 2025
CFG – 0409 – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- February 3-6, 2025
- May 19-22, 2025
- October 13-16, 2025
Electives (Choose 1)
CFG – 0408 – Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- June 2-3, 2025
- October 28-29, 2025
CFG – 0405 – Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- June 4-5, 2025
- October 22-23, 2025
CFG – 0432 – Timekeeping for Government Contractors
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- March 3-4, 2025
- September 10-11, 2025
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 14-18 & 21-24, 2025
- December 8-12 & 15-18, 2025
Other Virtual Training
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 Compliance Series
Fee: $ 1,920
17 sessions, 10:30am – 12:00 pm (25.5 Online Contact Hours)
Jan 21-May 13, 2025
January 21: Corruption Issues (Fred Geldon)
January 28: Procurement Process (Fred Geldon)
February 4: International Business Issues (David Gallacher)
February 11: Supply Chain Issues (Bill Walter)
February 18: The Other Business Systems (Bill Walter)
February 25: Cost and Pricing (Bill Walter)
March 4: Accounting Systems (Bill Walter)
March 11: The Dark Side (Lou Chiarella)
March 18: Cybersecurity (Jim Goepel)
Mar 25: Interacting with Government (Margaret Cassidy)
April 1: Antitrust and Lobbying (Margaret Cassidy)
April 8: Compliance Program (Fred Geldon)
April 15: Contract Administration (Margaret Cassidy)
April 22: Socioeconomic Issues and Schedule Contracts (Lou Chiarella)
April 29: Employment, Health and Safety (Nichole Atallah)
May 6: Safeguarding Proprietary Information (Jim Goepel)
May 13: Classified Contracting, and Privacy Issues (Adam Bartolanzo)
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March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2025
CFG – 0611 – Federal Grants Fundamentals
Fee: $ 895
8 sessions, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
August 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, and September 2 and 4, 2025