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
2025-2026 at George Mason University!
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)
- August 4-7, 2025
- November 10-13, 2025
- February 9-12, 2026
- May 4-7, 2026
- August 3-6, 2026
- November 9, 10, 12, 13, 2026
CFG 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- September 30 – October 2, 2025
- January 28-30, 2026
- May 12-14, 2026
- September 29 – October 1, 2026
CFG 0452 – Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- July 22-24, 2025
- November 18-20, 2025
- March 24-26, 2026
- July 21-23, 2026
- November 17-19, 2026
CFG – 0451 – Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- July 7-10, 2025
- December 1-4, 2025
- March 16-19, 2026
- July 6-9, 2026
- November 30 – December 3, 2026
Electives (Choose 1)
CFG – 0428 – Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- July 16-17, 2025
- February 25-26, 2026
- July 15-16, 2026
CFG – 0407 – Government Contracting Cybersecurity Compliance
2 Day, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- June 24-25, 2025
- September 24-25, 2025
- February 18-19, 2026
- June 23-24, 2026
- September 23-24, 2026
CFG – -0406 – Subcontract Management
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- November 5-6, 2025
- March 4-5, 2026
- June 10-11, 2026
- November 4-5, 2026
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)
- November 10-13, 2025
- February 9-12, 2026
- May 4-7, 2026
- August 3-6, 2026
- November 9, 10, 12, 13, 2026
CFG – 0404 – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- September 30 – October 2, 2025
- January 28-30, 2026
- May 12-14, 2026
- September 29 – October 1, 2026
CFG – 0425 – Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
3 Days, 10:00am – 2:30pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
- October 7-9, 2025
- March 10-12, 2026
- October 6-8, 2026
CFG – 0409 – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
4 Days, 10:00am – 1:30pm (13 Online Contact Hours)
- October 13-16, 2025
- February 2-5, 2026
- May 18-21, 2026
- October 13-16, 2026
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
- June 1-2, 2026
- October 27-28, 2026
CFG – 0405 – Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- October 22-23, 2025
- June 24-25, 2026
- October 21-22, 2026
CFG – 0432 – Timekeeping for Government Contractors
2 Days, 10:00am – 1:15pm (6 Online Contact Hours)
- September 10-11, 2025
- March 2-3, 2026
- September 9-10, 2026
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)
- December 8-12 & 15-18, 2025
- April 13-17 & 20-23, 2026
- December 7-11 & 14-17, 2026
Other Virtual Training
CFG 0613 – GovCon: Need to Know Compliance Series
Fee: $ 1,920
17 sessions, 10:30am – 12:00 pm (25.5 Online Contact Hours)
Jan 20-May 12, 2026
January 20: Corruption Issues (Fred Geldon)
January 27: Procurement Process (Fred Geldon)
February 3: International Business Issues (David Gallacher)
February 10: Supply Chain Issues (Bill Walter)
February 17: The Other Business Systems (Bill Walter)
February 24: Cost and Pricing (Bill Walter)
March 3: Accounting Systems (Brian Gallagher and Cristina Keating)
March 10: The Dark Side (Fred Geldon)
March 17: Cybersecurity (Matthew Titcombe)
March 24: Interacting with Government (Margaret Cassidy)
March 31: Antitrust and Lobbying (Margaret Cassidy)
April 7: Compliance Program (Fred Geldon)
April 14: Contract Administration (Margaret Cassidy)
April 21: Socioeconomic Issues and Schedule Contracts (Lou Chiarella)
April 28: Employment, Health, and Safety (Sarah Nash)
May 5: Safeguarding Proprietary Information (Alex Gorelik)
May 12: Classified Contracting and Privacy Issues (Adam Bartolanzo)
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March 4 – April 1 2025
CFG – 0611 – Federal Grants Fundamentals
Fee: $ 895
8 sessions, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (12 Online Contact Hours)
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August 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 and September 2, 4, 2025
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August 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, and September 1, 3, 2026