Basic Contract Administration Course
- IDACQI7500
- Weekdays only
- 3 Days
- Open to beginners
Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
We offer many courses to help those holding FAC-COR, Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), and Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Management (FAC-P/PM) certifications to meet their continuous learning requirement
Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
Learn how to write effective performance-based statements of work (PWS) and quality assurance plans to ensure contract clarity, compliance, and performance accountability.
Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.
Gain foundational knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) effectively.
Get up to speed on federal contracting procedures, responsibilities, and supervisory roles as a COR or project official.
Explore federal acquisition from pre-solicitation through post-award administration. Understand how to shape competitive and ethical business arrangements aligned with FAR and DFARS.
Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.
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
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
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Understand how to obligate and manage appropriated funds in compliance with FAR and the GAO’s “Red Book,” with a focus on acquisition contexts.
Learn the legal foundations of government contracting through analysis of key laws, regulations, and case examples related to procurement, performance, and disputes.
Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.
Sharpen your understanding of business, finance, and budgeting as a federal contracts or COR professional. Learn key competencies to communicate and collaborate effectively with financial and budget personnel.
Understand procurement ethics laws, conflict-of-interest rules, whistleblower standards, and enforcement mechanisms essential to federal contracts.
Graduate School USA courses can help you meet your certification training requirements, including continuing education requirements. We offer many courses that address general business and technical FAC-C competencies to help you meet continuous learning points (CLP) requirements.
Explore federal acquisition from pre-solicitation through post-award administration. Understand how to shape competitive and ethical business arrangements aligned with FAR and DFARS.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Traditional federal government training and procurement practices often inhibit agencies’ ability to effectively acquire and implement modern IT and digital services because they lag behind the rapidly changing technology and markets. Timely, relevant, and continuous training for acquisition professionals is the key to keeping pace. In recognition of this urgent need, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) — in cooperation with US Digital Services (USDS) — established an immersive six-month training and development program called the Digital IT Acquisition Program (DITAP).
Traditional federal government training and procurement practices often inhibit agencies’ ability to effectively acquire and implement modern IT and digital services because they lag behind the rapidly changing technology and markets. Timely, relevant, and continuous training for acquisition professionals is the key to keeping pace. In recognition of this urgent need, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) — in cooperation with US Digital Services (USDS) — established an immersive five-month training and development program called the Digital IT Acquisition Program (DITAP).
Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
August 2025 | |||
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August 25
Monday
9–5pm
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$900
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Gain foundational knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) effectively. |
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September 2025 | |||
September 8–12
Monday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,900
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation. |
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September 9–11
Tuesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,200
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes. |
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September 15–19
Monday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,900
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies. |
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September 15–17
Monday to Wednesday
9–5pm
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$1,200
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Get up to speed on federal contracting procedures, responsibilities, and supervisory roles as a COR or project official. |
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