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Executive Acquisition Seminar (Formerly CON 301) for all DoD & Federal Civilian Agencies

Preparing for your role in making key business decisions in the acquisition community!

This course meets the REQUIRED ELECTIVE for Level III certification under the new DAU curriculum for all contracting and industrial property management personnel and fulfills 36 hours of the 40- hour continuing educational requirements, or 3.6 CEUs.

Course Purpose

The Executive Acquisition Seminar is a unique forum for senior personnel in the contracting career field to examine a wide range of policy issues. This seminar provides the most current information on new and emerging procurement regulations within the context of the federal public policy process. Students will develop an executive-level perspective of new and emerging policy, changing responsibilities of the contracting and acquisition workforce, and personal actions needed for professional growth.

This is an excellent course for fulfilling the Defense Acquisition University and Federal Acquisition Institute elective requirement for Level III certification. Based on the continual changes impacting the acquisition community, the Executive Acquisition Seminar provides a great refresher every three to five years.

Target Audience

Experienced contract leaders; it is encouraged that all attendees possess a Level II certification or equivalent knowledge base.

AMCI offers volume discounts and discounts to government customers. Course prices listed are for Washington DC-based course offerings. Please contact AMCI for further information about our pricing or to receive a price quote for your organization's training needs.

Course Length: 5 Days
Classroom Hours: 36 hours or 3.6 CEUs.

Cost: Call

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Policy Perspective. Identify and evaluate the impact of new or proposed legislation, regulations, or policies on acquisition/contracting operations.
How the Policy System Works. Define the roles and responsibilities of internal and external policy organizations affecting acquisition and contracting.
Organizational Issues. Evaluate the changing roles and dimensions of the contracting organization.
Technology Impacts. Appraise key technological factors affecting the acquisition and contracting workforce.
Occupational Professionalism. Analyze the changing role of the contracting professional and explore methods for developing new knowledge, skills and leadership abilities for professional growth within the contracting community.

COURSE OUTLINE / ACTIVITIES

Participate in dialogues with senior policy-makers who provide current insight on new or pending legislation affecting the Federal agencies:

Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC)
Defense Acquisition Regulation Council (DARC)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal Acquisition Council

Experience a full day on Capitol Hill 'live' to observe the legislative process and discuss Congressional activities.
Interact with your peers from other agencies in small group exercises/discussions, problem-solving workshops, and share "lessons learned" in an environment of a business forum.
Examine the benefits and impacts of changing policy with your peers by presenting examples of successful breakthroughs and effective techniques in implementing policy.
Understand and discuss the following topics: public policy process, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation Councils; the roles and responsibilities of key policy organizations (GAO, GSA, SBA, Office of the President, etc.); and techniques for managing change in the contracting environment.

Contact Laida Seiler at lseiler@amciweb.com for more information or to schedule this or any of AMCI's other Professional Acquisition and Contracting Training Series courses.

Please Note: AMCI does not offer generic open-enrollment courses. We specialize in tailoring on-site training for each Federal agency or private-sector firm.

Please contact Laida Seiler at lseiler@amciweb.com to order any classroom course for delivery in your location.