Upcoming Training

Basic Contracting Course - Spring 2008 Series



The NCMA Tysons Corner Chapter is presenting its popular Series of the Basic Contracting Courses beginning in late March and running through mid-May. Due to popular demand for these courses, we are offering the complete Series in two locations: in Tysons on Thursdays and in Reston on Fridays. The eight courses are designed as a series that builds chronologically through the federal contracting process. Attendees are encouraged to sign up for the entire series. Attendees should feel free to mix-and- match, and register for whichever session of each class is convenient for them.

The series is designed for Contracts and Procurement personnel new to the field, and more experienced persons seeking refresher training and exposure to topics they are not familiar with. This class is an excellent source of recertificaton points. The classes are entry-level and give the student basic knowledge to take back to the office for immediate use. We expect that students will grow that knowledge through experience and additional upper level classes. These classes are taught by volunteer professionals who are experts in their field.

Class size is limited, so please register early.

To register for any of the Thursday sessions in Tysons, click here.

To register for any of the Friday sessions in Reston, click here.

CME CREDIT:

Attendees will receive a certificate and 2 Contract Management Education (CME) credits for each class. (Credits are important for recertification).

CLASS SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTORS:

Thursdays in Tysons:

03/20/2008: Overview of Contracting and Types of Agreements (Ed Rinkavage)

04/03/2008: How to Read an RFP (Jina Jackson and Nikki Fitzgerald)

04/10/2008: FAR Part 15 Negotiated Procurement Process (Stuart Turner)

04/17/2008: Contract Administration (David Black)

05/01/2008: Costing and Pricing of Federal Contracts (Mark Hoffman)

05/08/2008: Intellectual Property and Data Rights (Alex Carroll)

05/15/2008: Procurement Integrity (David Black)

05/22/2008: Key Risks in Federal Contracting (Tom Petruska)

Fridays in Reston:

03/21/2008: Overview of Contracting and Types of Agreements (Ed Rinkavage)

04/04/2008: How to Read an RFP (Jina Jackson and Nikki Fitzgerald)

04/11/2008: FAR Part 15 Negotiated Procurement Process (Stuart Turner)

04/18/2008: Contract Administration (David Black)

04/25/2008: Costing and Pricing of Federal Contracts (Mark Hoffman)

05/02/2008: Intellectual Property and Data Rights (Alex Carroll)

05/09/2008: Procurement Integrity (David Black)

05/16/2008: Key Risks in Federal Contracting (Tom Petruska)

CLASS TIMES
Registration - 11:15 AM
Instruction - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

LUNCH
Lunch will be provided (deli sandwich, side, beverage and dessert).

PRICE
Classes are $50.00 each, plus a $3.07 Acteva processing charge. Sign up for the entire series on either scheduled day, and NCMA will cover the Acteva processing fee.

LOCATIONS
The Thursday sessions will be hosted by Arnold & Porter LLP at 1600 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 900, McLean, VA 22102. Paid Parking is available at the facility.

The Friday sessions will be hosted by Accenture at 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1801, Reston, VA 20190. Free Parking is available next to the facility.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
To register for any of the Thursday sessions in Tysons, click here.

To register for any of the Friday sessions in Reston, click here.