GMU Certificate Programs
Certificate Tracks in Contracting with the Federal Government through George Mason University Executive 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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4 Mason Certificate Programs – Upon Completion Earn a Digital Badge
- Contracting with the Federal Government – Accounting Certificate
- Contracting with the Federal Government – Administration Certificate
- Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate
- Federal Grants Certificate
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- Including the badge in your signature to inspire confident in clients and colleagues
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- Including on employer bio page to establish expertise in the field
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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 14-17, 2023
- May 1-4, 2023
- August 7-10, 2023
- November 6-9, 2023
CFG 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- May 9-11, 2023
- October 3-5, 2023
CFG 0452 – Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- March 21-23, 2023
- July 18-20, 2023
- November 28–30, 2023
CFG – 0451 – Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- March 13-16, 2023
- November 13-16, 2023
Electives (Choose 1)
CFG – 0428 – Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- February 27-28, 2023
- July 12-13, 2023
CFG – 0407 – Government Contracting Cybersecurity Compliance
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- February 22-23, 2023
- June 20-21, 2023
- September 26-27, 2023
CFG – -0406 – Subcontract Management
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- March 1-2, 2023
- June 13-14, 2023
- November 1-2, 2023
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 14-17, 2023
- May 1-4, 2023
- August 7-10, 2023
- November 6-9, 2023
CFG – 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- May 9-11, 2023
- October 3-5, 2023
CFG – 0425 – Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- March 8-10, 2023
- October 10-12, 2023
CFG – 0409 – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- February 6-9, 2023
- May 15-18, 2023
- October 16-19, 2023
Electives (Choose 1)
CFG – 0408 – Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- June 5-6, 2023
- October 30-31, 2023
CFG – 0405 – Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- June 7-8, 2023
- October 24-25, 2023
CFG – 0432 – Timekeeping for Government Contractors
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- March 6-7, 2023
- September 13-14, 2023
Masters Academy in Government Contracting Certificate
Fee: $1,795
CFG – 0601 – Masters Academy in Government Contracting
9 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (27 Online Contract Hours)
- April 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2023
- December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2023