FAR Fundamentals | The Contracting Education Academy

July 23, 2019 By AMK

Learn fundamentals of federal contracting rules August 6-9

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

The course is being conducted at Georgia Tech’s world-class professional education facilities in the Global Learning Center located on campus in midtown Atlanta.

This contracting overview of the FAR, covers Module 1 of CON 090: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals, and includes the identification of the basic principles of contracting by the federal government, identification of and access to on-line resources, and instruction on the location, citation, and interpretation of the FAR, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as well as other agency FAR supplements.

More information about this course is available at: http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-090-1-contracting-overview-far. Complete registration information is located there, too.

**Georgia Tech provides a highly-interactive learning environment that places emphasis on problem-solving and practical application.**

Originally designed exclusively for federal contracting officers, The Academy has expanded its scope so that it is relevant to multiple audiences, including contractors seeking to learn more about the federal contracting process, federal officials who need to satisfy job-related continuous education requirements, and anyone seeking more information about the federal acquisition profession.

In all, there are four modules that make-up the CON 090 course series. Information about the entire series can be found at: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-090-1-contracting-overview-far.

The Academy’s complete list of government acquisition courses, and course scheduling, is at: http://contractingacademy.gatech.edu/training.

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech is an official equivalency training provider of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The Academy also offers new coursework from the Federal Acquisition Institute.

Students attending CON 090 courses at Georgia Tech receive expert instruction, a printed Student Guide, helpful handouts, a deck of FAR Cards, and access to exclusive on-line resources. Students earn 2.8 CEUs. In addition, a complimentary breakfast in provided each class day.

July 12, 2018 By AMK

Experience ‘full immersion’ in the FAR during two weeks in September

The Federal Acquisition Institute’s newest and most comprehensive course offering, FCN 190 – FAR Fundamentals, is now scheduled for presentation on the Georgia Tech campus in mid-September 2018. The course provides students with a comprehensive review of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Registration information may be found by clicking here. The course spans a two-week period, September 17 – 28, 2018.

By attending the FAR Fundamentals course, students learn the federal government’s policies and procedures for acquisition planning, source selection, and contract administration. Students work through realistic, scenario-based problems by identifying the relevant regulations, guidance, provisions and clauses that govern the federal contracting process.

The FCN 190 – FAR Fundamentals course was created in response to changes in the government’s professional development standards for federal contracting officials. An OMB Memo on the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Program establishes what’s known as the FAC-C (Refresh) program. The effective date of the FAC-C (Refresh) was October 1, 2014. Details of the training standards established under the FAC-C (Refresh) program can be seen by clicking here.

FAI has verified that the FCN 190 – FAR Fundamentals course offered by The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Techmeets the requirements for delivery of the new FAC-C (Refresh) Level I certification requirements. Georgia Tech is also an approved Defense Acquisition University (DAU) equivalency provider, offering DAU-equivalent training that satisfies both FAC-C and DAWIA certification programs

Registration information appears here. The course is also available, on a contract basis, for presentation both on-campus at Georgia Tech and on-site at government facilities.

February 28, 2018 By AMK

Learn how to navigate and use the FAR in just four days

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

The course is being conducted at Georgia Tech’s world-class professional education facilities in the Global Learning Center located on campus in midtown Atlanta.

This Contracting Overview of the FAR is Module 1 of CON 090: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals, and includes the identification of the basic principles of contracting by the federal government, identification of and access to on-line resources, and instruction on the location, citation, and interpretation of the FAR, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as well as other federal agency FAR supplements.

More information about this course is available at: http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-090-1-contracting-overview-far.

In all, there are four modules that make-up the CON 090 course series. Information about the entire series — and related courses — can be found by clicking here. Students can decide to take any or all of the modules, in any order.

December 6, 2017 By AMK

Kick-off 2018 right: Learn how to navigate the FAR

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

The course is being conducted at Georgia Tech’s world-class professional education facilities in the Global Learning Center located on campus in midtown Atlanta.

More information about this course is available at: http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-090-1-contracting-overview-far.

September 19, 2017 By AMK

Last chance to learn all 4 modules of comprehensive FAR course before year’s end

If you act now, you can learn how to navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) — and all about contract planning, contract formation, and contract administration — before calendar year 2017 comes to a close.

Improve Your Win Rate — ***You’ll benefit from expert instruction, participate in real-life exercises, and receive numerous resources, exclusively developed by Georgia Tech.***

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) course — CON 090: FAR Fundamentals — is essential to everyone operating in the government contracting arena. But DAU and other training providers teach the course 19 days straight, making it difficult for many to attend because of work and family obligations.

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech addresses this challenge by teaching CON 090 in four, convenient one-week modules, each separated by approximately a month. The four CON 090 modules are currently scheduled as follows:

Sept. 26-29, 2017 – CON 090-1: Contracting Overview of the FAR
Oct. 23-27, 2017 – CON 090-2: Contract Planning in the FAR
Nov. 13-17, 2017 – CON 090-3: Contract Formation in the FAR
Dec. 4-8, 2017 – CON 090-4: Contract Administration in the FAR

You may register for any or all of the modules listed above by clicking on the course titles. A brief description of each module follows.

CON 090-1: Contracting Overview of the FAR covers the identification of the basic principles of federal contracting, including the structure and content of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements. You’ll learn the history and purpose of the FAR, along with how to accurately locate, cite, and interpret the regulations.

CON 090-2: Contract Planning in the FAR covers acquisition planning, market research, describing agency needs, the preference for commercial and non-developmental items, contract types, special contracting techniques, socioeconomic programs, special terms and conditions, contractor qualifications, and advertising requirements.

CON 090-3: Contract Formation in the FAR covers the policies and procedures for simplified acquisitions, sealed bidding as well as negotiated acquisitions, cost accounting standards, special contracting methods and emergency acquisitions, and the filing and handling of protests.

CON 090-4: Contract Administration in the FAR covers the fundamental concepts of contract administration, including the handling of untimely or non-compliant performance, interpretation of clauses, contract modifications, payments, contract disputes and appeals, and complete or partial contract terminations.

Even if you don’t have time to complete all four modules this year, you can at least begin the series now and then complete it by attending course modules when they repeat in the spring of 2018.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity — get started by registering for CON 090-1 now!

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

The Federal Acquisition Institute’s newest and most comprehensive course offering, FCN 190 – FAR Fundamentals, is now scheduled for presentation on the Georgia Tech campus in mid-September 2018. The course provides students with a comprehensive review of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) kicks-off a four-day course on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, covering the fundamentals of using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

If you act now, you can learn how to navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) — and all about contract planning, contract formation, and contract administration — before calendar year 2017 comes to a close.

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