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Federal Acquisition and Contracting Courses in Washington, DC or Live Online

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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

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Foundation Courses

  • Basic Contract Administration

    • IDACQI7500
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.

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  • Performance Work Statements

    • IDACQI8519
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to write effective performance-based statements of work (PWS) and quality assurance plans to ensure contract clarity, compliance, and performance accountability.

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  • Simplified Acquisition Procedures

    • IDACQI7506
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.

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  • COR Essentials (Blended)

    • IDACQI7029
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Gain foundational knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) effectively.

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  • Federal Contracting Basics

    • IDACQI8004
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Get up to speed on federal contracting procedures, responsibilities, and supervisory roles as a COR or project official.

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  • Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (Blended)

    • IDACQI7501
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Explore federal acquisition from pre-solicitation through post-award administration. Understand how to shape competitive and ethical business arrangements aligned with FAR and DFARS.

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Intermediate Courses

  • FAR Basics

    • IDACQI7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.

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  • Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Blended)

    • IDACQI7222
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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  • Fundamentals of Project and Program Management (Blended)

    • IDACQI7110
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.

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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.
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Advanced Courses

  • Federal Appropriations Law for Acquisition Professionals

    • IDACQI7030
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Understand how to obligate and manage appropriated funds in compliance with FAR and the GAO’s “Red Book,” with a focus on acquisition contexts.

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  • Government Contract Law

    • IDACQI8505
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn the legal foundations of government contracting through analysis of key laws, regulations, and case examples related to procurement, performance, and disputes.

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  • Advanced COR Workshop

    • IDACQI9008
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.

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Specialty Courses

  • Federal Contracting: Ethics Compliance and Enforcement

    • IDACQI7023
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand procurement ethics laws, conflict-of-interest rules, whistleblower standards, and enforcement mechanisms essential to federal contracts.

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Federal Acquisition Certifications

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.

  • Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (Blended)

    • IDACQI7501
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Explore federal acquisition from pre-solicitation through post-award administration. Understand how to shape competitive and ethical business arrangements aligned with FAR and DFARS.

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  • Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Blended)

    • IDACQI7222
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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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 six-month training and development program called the Digital IT Acquisition Program (DITAP).

  • Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) Training (Blended)

    • IDACQI4010
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 210 Days
    • Open to beginners

    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). 

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Graduate School USA’s Acquisition curriculum helps individuals develop the skills necessary to minimize risks, maximize competition, maintain integrity, and assure delivery of products and services according to contract terms and conditions. Courses are designed to strengthen the acquisition competencies of managers, supervisors, administrative personnel, and others who are responsible for acquisition or contract management. We offer all the courses needed to meet training requirements for Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR) Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications. This curriculum also includes several Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Equivalent courses for those who need DAU equivalent training. 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 requirements

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Virtual Courses and Registration

Many of Graduate School USA's daytime courses, particularly in acquisition, auditing, and financial management, offer continuing professional education credits (CPEs). States and many professional organizations have CPE requirements to meet standards, maintain CPA licenses, and professional certification to improve the professional proficiency of the individual and the quality of the financial management and auditing professions. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, individual state boards of accountancy, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, the Association of Government Accountants, U.S. Government Accountability Office are a few of the organizations and agencies that require CPEs.

Note: Each 50 minutes of a program or training activity will be recorded as one CPE credit. Agencies, at their discretion, may consider one CPE unit to be equal to one CLP unit.

Effectively Acquire and Implement Modern IT and Digital Services:

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 six-month training and development program called the Digital IT Acquisition Program (DITAP).

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Virtual & OnDemand Courses

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In addition to in-person instruction, we also offer a variety of training modalities, including virtual instructor-led, blended, and OnDemand online courses. Our extensive portfolio of courses are mapped to OPM proficiency with up-to-date content that can be immediately used on the job.

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Virtual Federal Acquisition and Contracting Classes

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Whether you want to write a performance work statement or perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative, Graduate School USA offers virtual instructor-led online Acquisition and Contracting courses that can help you develop the skills for success.

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Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

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On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

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.

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  • Remote setup assistance provided
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Upcoming Acquisition and Contracting Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

August 2025
Fundamentals of Project and Program Management (Blended)
August 18–22
Monday to Friday 9–5pm
$1,900
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Gain foundational project and program management abilities aligned with PMI and FAC P/PM Level I competencies.

Simplified Acquisition Procedures
August 18–22
Monday to Friday 9–5pm
$1,650
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.

Supply Chain Management for Contracting Certificate Program
August 18–December 18
Weekdays 9–5pm
$8,999
24 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Gain foundational knowledge in supply chain management tailored for contracting professionals. Learn key principles of procurement, supplier management, logistics, and risk mitigation in the contracting context.

Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Blended)
August 25–29
Monday to Friday 9–5pm
$1,900
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

COR Essentials (Blended)
August 25
Monday 9–5pm
$900
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online

Gain foundational knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) effectively.

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