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  • Classroom
    15
     Scheduled year-round, these courses offer you a hands-on way to learn.
  • Virtual
    6
     Attend courses live in a virtual classroom providing real-time interaction with instructors.
  • Webinars
    2
     FPS Webinars bring you quality training in an easily digestible 1- 2-hour webinar format.
  • Events
    3
     Spend 1 to 5 days immersed in government contracting topics and networking.
  • Connect
    0
     Connecting contracting professionals to contract life cycle assets and informal learning resources.
  • Certificates
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     Build expertise in specialized areas - update your professional profile; advance your career.
  • Public Classroom
    15
     Since 1958, FPS has provided the nation's leading government contracts training classroom courses, taught by the best in the industry.
  • Custom In-House
    15
     FPSCustom in-house training courses for government contractors are developed by FPS and its team of the highest quality instructors.
Public Classroom
Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2024
Advanced FAR Workshop
An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2024
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts
Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 1, 2024
Elements of a Bid Protest
In this interactive course, veteran Government Contracts attorney Franklin Turner and Maria Panichelli will walk contractors through the nuances of the protest lifecycle.  At bottom, this course is designed to arm all attendees with practical, essential knowledge that is needed to take advance of the protest process in a manner that consistently maximizes business revenue and minimizes risk. 
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 1, 2024
Managing Flowdowns
In this course, attendees will learn the difference between mandatory and non-mandatory flowdowns, when (and how) to negotiate flowdowns with the Government, and how to prioritize the clauses that are flowed down to subcontractors. Attendees will learn to use a flowdown matrix efficiently, and will learn how to educate themselves on the potential impact of flowdowns on their particular projects. They will learn the importance of involving functional experts such as Contracts, Project Management, Finance, Quality, Operations, Human Resources, and legal before and during the negotiation stage to minimize the risk of the inclusion of unnecessarily burdensome flowdowns, and to ensure that they understand the impact of the flowdowns that are included in the prime contract.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 1, 2024
Preparing for a Successful DCMA 640 Small Business Program Review
Course attendees will learn what to expect from a DCMA 640 Small Business Program Review, including the latest areas of emphasis from DCMA, as well as readiness strategies and tactics that will benefit their organizations in preparing for and navigating their next 640 Review. 
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 1, 2024
The Semiconductor Industry and Electronic CHIPS - Your AI Strategies
This Federal Publications Seminars AI course starts with a simulated case study on the semiconductor industry, touching on key themes like industrial policy and governmental roles in global tech leadership. It ends with a practical exercise demonstrating AI's applications in the workplace, offering insights into its professional use.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-14, 2024
Basics of Government Contracting
Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-13, 2024
Defective Pricing Avoidance Workshop -Best Practices
This two-day workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues and answer questions regarding defective pricing. You will obtain an up-to-date summary of the underlying defective pricing statue and significant case law, understand FAR contract clauses and when they apply and review DoD, IG and DCAA guidance and audit programs.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-13, 2024
FAR Workshop
Two concentrated days on understanding and using FAR in your daily contracting activities. Taught by deeply experienced industry experts, students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-13, 2024
Forward Pricing Rate Agreements
This course is a Pre-Award course as it is an agreement between DCAA and the contractors to allow for agreed-upon (Certified Pricing) pricing of certain products/services across multiple contracts held by the contractor. This becomes an efficiency for contractors and DCAA in the audit pricing function, as it expedites certified pricing approvals.
Offered In-House