Management

Management


Courses

Discover the essential skills and techniques needed to effectively create, manage, and evaluate program schedules for large, complex projects with earned value (EV) requirements. This course provides a deep dive into the principles of scheduling processes, schedule health assessment, risk analysis and integrating subcontractor schedule data, all while ensuring EV compliance.


November 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
This course equips government agencies and contractors with practical methods to meet earned value management (EVM) analysis and reporting requirements. Designed for all experience levels, it covers advanced techniques and tools to ensure compliance and improve project management.


October 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
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.


November 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role that consistent costing and cost accounting practices play within the federal contracting environment. This course delves into every phase of the contracting lifecycle-from bid preparation and cost recording to reporting and invoicing-highlighting the importance of accuracy, compliance and effective cost management.


February 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
Many government contracts require an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), a critical process to evaluate project baselines and ensure alignment with contract objectives.


November 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
The fundamental project management processes are covered in the foundation course: defining requirements, schedules, risk management, agile project management, and change control.


August 19, 2024 to August 17, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
Risk management is an essential requirement for a successful project management plan. Good risk assessment and quality controls help you address and avoid the costly expenses of reworking.


August 19, 2024 to August 17, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
Scope, cost, and schedule management are the cornerstones of project management. Was the project completed on time, aligned with the budget, and successful in meeting the customer's requirements?


August 19, 2024 to August 17, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System
Project success depends on choosing, motivating, and leading the project team. Project teams are usually members who belong to different groups but are assigned to the same project.


August 18, 2024 to August 16, 2025, Canvas - Learning Management System

Certificate Programs

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a program management tool that integrates technical, cost and schedule parameters of a contract and benefits both government and contractors through detailed schedules, program milestones and cost data. While many EVM principles are inherent in good business practice, some require a more intensive approach to integrating management systems. Embraced by NASA and the DoD acquisition communities, EVM is an integral part of the acquisition value chain. Upon completion, participants gain a solid foundation in EVM concepts, understand its role in proactive decision-making and learn the requirements for government contracts. They will also have the skills to apply EVM concepts to objectives, analyze variances and prepare reports.

Updated Curriculum covers recent changes!

Effective contract management and timely administration are crucial for successful contracting activities from award to completion. By building a solid foundation in federal contract management, you will increase efficiency in federal proposal preparation and execution. Participants will review federal contracting terminology valuable for contract personnel as well as project managers, schedulers, cost analysts, system engineers and technical leads involved in federal contract performance.

Effective project management ensures projects run smoothly, employees stay on track and informed and client expectations are met. The Project Management Certificate builds a solid foundation for successful project management. Aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI®) framework, each course is responsive to the PMBOK© 7th edition and focuses on practical application, particularly in a government/contractor environment. Upon completion, participants are equipped to manage projects successfully. It also provides the 35 required hours of project management education required to be eligible for the PMP® Certification.

The "Project Scope, Cost, and Schedule Management" course can be applied to the Test and Evaluation Certificate.