About Us

Federal Publications Seminars is the nation's leader in government contracts training. We offer annually: 300+ Classroom Courses; 75+ Live Virtual Courses; 95-140 NEW Live Webinars; plus 300+ On-Demand Virtual Courses, 500+ On-Demand Webinars, ~20 FPSEvents, 1,500+ informal learning resources (FPSConnect) and FPSCustom tailored courses designed to fit your needs, brought to you.

A Tradition of Excellence

Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) is the leading provider of practical, high-quality and flexible training for government contract professionals. With more than 60 years' experience in the field, we offer hundreds of public and virtual training programs, including FPSOnline, the nation’s fastest growing online government contract training library. FPSOnline offers access to robust, practical content on government contracting, online and on your time. In addition, FPS offers cost-effective, custom on-site training programs that are tailored specifically to your government contracting needs.
Our Mission

Achieve excellence in the training and professional development of government contracting professionals, accountants, and attorneys. FPS strives to provide superior and comprehensive educational opportunities for beginning through advanced educational levels.

Through the efforts of our exceptional faculty and staff, we invest our knowledge and resources to foster the success of government contracting professionals who attend FPS programs.
Our Faculty

Federal Publications Seminars instructors are nationally recognized specialists in the federal government contracting industry. Our top quality subject matter experts are leading practitioners from the top law and consultant/advisory firms, federal agencies, corporations, and universities, who teach the most current and practical information available. They are not only experts in their subject areas but are proven educators – able to communicate the material in terms you can effectively relate to your individual operations and needs.
Content
Our programs are designed to cover your needs within the life cycle of federal government contracting:
- Strategy
- Proposals
- Negotiations
- Performance
- Modifications
- Closeouts and Terminations
Focused primarily on all aspects of Federal Government Contracting, our courses and their content are constantly evolving to ensure we deliver the most accurate and up to date information to our customers. Our instructors, faculty and staff pay close attention to the changes and events shaping the industry and incorporate those updates into the curriculum on a constant basis. We utilize multiple sources such as the US Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, Agency Supplements, published court cases, bid protests and other public domain sources. We also utilize leading legal treatises and papers from a variety of authors to provide a pragmatic and interactive approach to learning.

From basic knowledge, to the complex, FPS has a course to help you make the right decision when you need it.
Method
This methodology is student-oriented. Courses and seminars are offered for new, experienced, and veteran contract professionals alike - all who must stay on top of existing, new, and developing subject areas. These principles guide this approach:
- Adult-learning methodology - An open highly participative forum, with questions and discussion, involves students and recognizes their experience and ability to relate to new and changing concepts.
- Lifelong learning - Studies show that the more training and education a person has, the easier it is to learn new things. Change is a constant and thus demands continuous learning, which makes it easier to adapt to and manage change and create new opportunities.
- Education is ignition, not injection – The best courses build on the experience of the student. They ignite a student's interest and provide resources for further study. Knowing where to go to find an answer is an important skill for students.
- The litmus test - The most valuable courses provide learning that can be immediately applied on the job.
Through Our Numerous Resources We Can Help You
- Stay current on ever-changing rules and regulations
- Maintain compliance
- Reduce your organization's risks
- Achieve your government contracting objectives
Our goal is to provide you with solid, comprehensive opportunities to stay up-to-date on topics that are of critical importance to your government contracting activities. We continually refine and update our courses and materials to provide you accurate, concise information.