# Supply Chain Management for Contracting Certificate Program Satisfy COR recertification requirements live online and expand your career opportunities Canonical URL: ## Overview This program is designed for acquisition and contracting professionals, as well as property managers, looking to expand their knowledge in supply chain management and government contracting. This program combines key concepts from both fields, covering supplier selection, contract management, inventory coordination, and risk mitigation. CORs can also apply the acquisition courses toward recertification requirements, making this a valuable program for continued professional development. Enhance your expertise and advance your career with this comprehensive certificate. ## What you'll learn - Supplier selection and evaluation, as well as supplier relationship management. - Contract management processes through the entire lifecycle. - Inventory and logistics coordination, such as learning coordination of purchasing, inventory flow, and delivery logistics. - Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies. ## Curriculum 1. **Contracting Officer's Representative Course** 2. **Simplified Acquisition Procedures Course** 3. **Warehousing, Operations, and Disposal Course** 4. **Planning, Managing and Controlling a Personal Property Inventory Course** 5. **Property Accountability: The Life Cycle Course** 6. **FPM 131: Fundamentals of Project and Program Management Course** 7. **AI For Global Supply Chain Risk & Geopolitics** ## Instructors ### Jeff Hysen — Instructor Jeff Hysen has been with GSUSA since 2020, teaches numerous classes, and has received several awards for his work. Before joining Graduate School USA, Jeff was an Assistant Regional Counsel with the General Services Administration for 31 years. At GSA, Jeff served as the lead counsel on Ethics issues for the National Capital Region and worked on numerous projects across various fields. In addition to his work with GSUSA, Jeff is a podcast host and stand-up comedian. ### Melanie Dooley — Instructor Melanie Dooley is a seasoned expert in federal acquisition and contracting with more than three decades of experience spanning government, industry, and education. She has built a distinguished career as both a practitioner and educator, serving as a Vice President of Acquisition Policy for SAIC, a managing editor for the _Federal Contracts Report_ at Bloomberg BNA, and an instructor and curriculum developer for Graduate School USA. Her background includes deep knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, the federal budget and appropriations cycle, and the intricacies of acquisition policy. She has also cultivated an exceptional ability to translate complex policy and contracting issues into practical guidance, having trained members of the defense and civilian acquisition workforce at all levels. In addition to her leadership roles, Melanie brings corporate strategy experience, extensive editorial expertise from her years in the trade press, and a strong record of shaping acquisition policy within a major defense contractor. She is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and a Fellow of the National Contract Management Association, where she has held leadership roles including VP of Programs and Fellows Chair. With an MBA from Georgetown University and a reputation for clarity, rigor, and real-world insight, Melanie has become a trusted resource to federal professionals, corporate leaders, and students alike. ### Alan McCain — Curriculum Program Manager Alan McCain is a retired combat veteran who served as both an Air Force enlisted member and a Navy officer. He brings over 30 years of experience spanning federal and commercial budgeting, auditing, programming, operations, global logistics support, supply chain and inventory management, as well as major IT acquisition. He possesses extensive, hands-on budget and audit experience across Federal, State, and Local government operations, including work within the Executive Office of the President and the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., among others. Alan’s consulting background includes strategic planning and business development with the District of Columbia government, multiple federal agencies, Lockheed Martin, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Certified Government/Defense Financial Manager (CGFM/CDFM), holds a Teaching Certification from Harvard University’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and earned an Executive MBA in International Business from The George Washington University. ### Shamika Minisee — Instructor Shamika M. Minisee is a federal acquisition professional, instructor, and leadership facilitator with more than 20 years of experience across government and industry. A former U.S. Army warranted Contracting Officer, she has supported complex federal acquisition programs and negotiated with some of the nation’s largest defense contractors. She brings that experience directly into the classroom. She has developed and delivered acquisition and professional development training for federal professionals across multiple agencies. Shamika holds a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Acquisition and Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Alabama A&M University. Beyond acquisition, she is a six-time national and international bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership coach who is passionate about helping professionals grow, lead confidently, and turn knowledge into impact. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $8499