# Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This course is specifically designed for Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) who are responsible for assuring that contractors are performing the technical portion of the contract. Acquire the breadth of knowledge required to perform the COR role, including knowledge related to roles and responsibilities, as well as fundamentals of contracting regulations; types, phases, and other elements of contracts; awareness of ethical, legal, and cultural factors that impact COR responsibilities; and information necessary to effectively evaluate situations, apply knowledge gained, and make correct decisions to carry out COR responsibilities. Participants will be assessed through quizzes, exams, and case studies.

This course is equivalent to the [Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses COR222 and COR206](https://icatalog.dau.edu/EquivalentProduct) from which materials are adapted. This course is recommended by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as one of the certification requirements for the Contracting Officer's Representative certification (FAC-COR).

## What you'll learn

- Recognize the duties, limitations, and authority of the COR
- Identify key laws and regulations that address fraud, waste, and abuse, and ethical considerations in federal contracting
- Recognize COR responsibilities in acquisition mission support planning
- Recognize the COR responsibilities in the contract award process
- Given a contract action, identify the delegated technical functions for which the COR is responsible
- Describe the COR’s duties as described in the Letter of Designation
- Identify when proposed changes under the contract are needed so that the best interests of the government are protected
- Recognize the COR’s role in tracking contract expenditures
- Recognize the COR’s role in tracking the contract schedule
- Recognize the importance of the COR as a representative of the contracting officer during performance of the contract
- Describe the COR’s role in inspecting and accepting goods and services
- Identify the COR’s participation in contract closeout
- Identify major requirements for timely invoice review and payments
- Identify control and disposition requirements for government-furnished or leased assets
- Identify the unique characteristics of a construction contract
- Identify the unique characteristics of contracts in major systems and R&D acquisitions
- Identify ethical, cultural, and contractual issues faced by the COR in a contingency environment

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: What Is a COR?

- Defines the role and responsibilities of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
- Explains the authority and limitations of a COR
- Introduces key terminology and acquisition team members
- Discusses the legal framework governing COR actions

#### Module 2: What Do I Need to Know About Ethics and Integrity?

- Explores the ethical standards expected of CORs
- Describes procurement integrity and conflict of interest
- Provides examples of ethical dilemmas
- Outlines consequences of unethical behavior

#### Module 3: How Do I Contribute to Acquisition Planning?

- Describes the COR's role in early acquisition planning
- Outlines market research methods
- Explains how to develop a statement of work (SOW)
- Details how COR input supports cost and schedule decisions

#### Module 4: How Am I Involved in Awarding the Contract?

- Details how CORs assist in the source selection process
- Explains reviewing proposals and providing technical input
- Clarifies communication boundaries during evaluations

#### Module 5: What is My Role in Managing the Contract?

- Explains daily oversight responsibilities
- Discusses invoice review and acceptance procedures
- Covers contractor performance evaluation
- Introduces tools and documentation for contract tracking

#### Module 6: What if I Need to Modify the Contract?

- Defines different types of contract modifications
- Explains COR limitations in authorizing changes
- Outlines the modification process and documentation

#### Module 7: What if the Contract is Changed by Mistake?

- Identifies unauthorized commitments and their risks
- Explains how to avoid making unauthorized changes
- Describes ratification procedures

#### Module 8: What Can I Say and What Should I Document?

- Clarifies appropriate COR communication with contractors
- Explains required documentation practices
- Covers records retention and file management

#### Module 9: How Do I Monitor Performance?

- Describes performance metrics and monitoring techniques
- Introduces surveillance plans and checklists
- Discusses addressing contractor deficiencies
- Explains documentation of performance issues

#### Module 10: How Do We Handle “Issues” with a Contractor?

- Explains dispute resolution processes
- Outlines escalation procedures
- Provides guidance on issuing cure and show cause notices

#### Module 11: Are There Special Considerations for Service Contracts?

- Identifies unique requirements of service contracts
- Describes roles of performance-based acquisition
- Discusses contractor personnel oversight

#### Module 12: Are There Special Considerations for Construction Contracts?

- Explains construction-specific contract regulations
- Highlights safety and site inspection protocols
- Details construction schedule monitoring

#### Module 13: Are There Special Considerations for Research and Development (R&D) Contracts?

- Defines the structure of R&D contracts
- Outlines managing technical uncertainties
- Describes reporting and milestone tracking

#### Module 14: The Role of a COR in a Contingency Environment

- Identify cultural taboos in a contingency environment
- Identify the process for reporting bribery, kickbacks, and other illegal acts
- Given a contingency scenario, evaluate a contractor’s compliance with performance terms and conditions

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1900