Advance your understanding of federal contracting with this in-depth course tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in managing and administering federal contracts. Building on the fundamentals of federal contract management, this course focuses on essential topics and practical strategies for navigating complex federal contracting environments.

Explore critical concepts like performance-based acquisition (PBA), contract modification, and contract completion. Delve into federal contracting policies, including government property and subcontract administration. Gain hands-on insights as you dive into the contract pricing reference guides (CPRG) to learn how the government prepares for contract negotiations.

With a focus on real-world applications, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to excel in advanced contracting roles while uncovering valuable resources and legislation critical to federal contracting success.

What You Will Learn:

• Expand contract management skills: Build on your existing expertise to effectively handle advanced aspects of federal contracts.
• Navigate federal services contracting: Understand the evolution of services contracting, emphasizing performance-based services acquisition (PBSA_)_ as a key federal strategy.
• Master contract negotiations: Develop confidence in handling negotiations, from competitive range discussions to sole source negotiations and addressing equitable adjustment change orders.
• Administer federal contracts: Learn the practicalities of contract performance, including federal roles and responsibilities, to manage contracts through completion.

This is the second course in the three-course Federal Contract Management Certificate Program.

Earn 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).