Public Classroom

Nov 3-4, 2025

Advanced Contractor Business Systems Assessment Workshop

An interactive course, you will learn how to best assess and comply with rules related to your business systems through best practices.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 3-5, 2025

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 3-4, 2025

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 3, 2025

Managing Government Contract Audits

This newly designed course will take you through the full audit process when dealing with government auditors.  As with any audit, questions arise and the amount of documentation and requests can be enormously burdensome. However, this class will take you through some tips and tricks so as you can be more effective in answering questions and developing responses to ensure a smooth audit process.  

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 4, 2025

A Contractor's Guide to Risk Assessment

This program will cover how to manage and assess risks related to compliance. Attendees will learn about the different types of risk, the concept of materiality, applications, law and rules, as well as what the DFARs says about risk.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 4, 2025

Managing Profitability on Government Contracts

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the profitability opportunities available in federal contract awards. We will cover key topics such as pricing structures, types of contracts, payment clauses, and limitations on profit, providing a high-level overview of each. The course will also address the impact of negotiation strategies on profitability and the importance of accurate internal cost estimating.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 5-6, 2025

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 5, 2025

DFARs Workshop

Get valuable understanding of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regs Supplement in a classroom setting.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 5, 2025

Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)

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

Public Classroom

Nov 5-6, 2025

The Masters Institute in Cost Accounting Standards

This course is designed for government contractors that currently have contracts subject to the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and commonly encounter some of the more complex requirements and nuances related to compliance with the CAS.

Offered In-House