CON1100: Contract Foundational Skills (Self-Paced)
IDCON1100SP
An introduction to the federal acquisition process and the key skills needed to grow a career in government contracting.
An introduction to the federal acquisition process and the key skills needed to grow a career in government contracting.
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take CON1100: Contract Foundational Skills.
This course provides an overview of the federal acquisition process, introduces the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements, and teaches how to research and interpret these regulations. Participants gain a broad understanding of the contracting lifecycle from planning through closeout, while also learning foundational professional skills (such as communication, ethics, and teamwork) that are critical for success in any contracting role.
Throughout this course, students become familiar with the key elements of government contracts and the guiding principles of federal procurement. They will explore how solicitations and contracts are structured, learn basic contracting terminology, and understand the roles of various acquisition team members. The program ensures new contracting professionals are well-prepared to progress to more advanced topics in pre-award and post-award contract management, forming the necessary base of knowledge required for subsequent courses in the certification program.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
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Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
| Installments | |
|---|---|
| 10% non-refundable deposit | |
| $1,995.00 | Total You Pay |
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