Federal Government Contracting is a distance-learning course that delivers a comprehensive overview of the field of federal contracting, but also gives you specific knowledge, skills and tools to be a qualified job candidate after you’ve completed the course. Thousands of federal employees and contractors have taken this distance-learning course over the years and have gone on to rewarding and successful careers in some of the most sought after positions in government and private sector contracting.
Pump up your resume.
Add this coursework to your resume – and make your skills and knowledge of federal government contracting stand out from the pack. Walk into any job interview or new job with a mountain of knowledge and confidence in your understanding of this challenging intersection of government and private business. Your course tuition includes a substantial set of reference materials you’ll be able to take with you and use on the job. After successfully completing this course, speak with confidence about:
- How the government contracting process works from start to finish – from both government and the private sector perspectives
- The roles and responsibilities of all the different players
- Rules and regulations that govern the largest marketplace for goods and services in the world – the U.S. federal market!
How does it work?
AGU’s courses are taught in a convenient distance learning format where students are able to learn from any location at any time. They are self-paced courses, so you work at a speed that’s comfortable for you. We’ll send you all the course materials and you’ll interact with your instructor to complete coursework via email and the online exam system.
COURSE TOPICS
Federal Government Contracting is a course packed with practical, real-world information that everyone in government contracting needs to know to get the job done right. Your course materials and AGU instruction will provide you with a thorough working knowledge of:
- Contract Procedures
- Laws and Regulations Governing Contracting
- Government Contract Law
- Performance-Based Contracting
- Types of Contracts
- Contracting Methods
- Marketing and Proposals
- Estimating and Pricing
- Price/Cost Analysis
- Source Selection
- Negotiations
- Contract Terms and Conditions
- Contract Administration
- Contract Changes and Modifications
- Subcontracting
- Disputes
- Terminations
- Contract Closeout
- And more!
Who is eligible to take this course?
You are! If you’re interested in learning A LOT about federal government contracting. You don't have to be enrolled in AGU's degree or certificate programs. You can enroll in this course as a general student. This course is traditionally the first required course of AGU’s accredited master’s degree program – so the course work is rigorous and current. But it’s also designed for beginners. You don’t need to have any experience in government contracting or an undergraduate degree to enroll in this course. You won’t find a better or more complete course covering the fundamentals of government contracting anywhere else.
How much does it cost?
Just $825 and that includes all course materials! You get to keep the comprehensive set of reference materials that you’ll want to take with you to the job. In the future, should you decide to pursue an acquisition or contracting AGU certificate or one of our master’s degrees in acquisition or contract management, including the MBA with a concentration in acquisition and contracting, you can apply the course credits toward that degree. This course is also equivalent to three Defense Acquisition University courses that are needed for DOD's Level 1 certification in Contracting.
Contact AGU Today
To speak with an AGU Academic Advisor, call 1-877-351-9060, ext 1003, or send an email to info@agu.edu.
