Federal Contract Management Certificate Programs
Designed to provide you with an extensive understanding of the key concepts of the pursuit and management of
federal contracts, these certificates will provide you with the skills to set yourself apart in the federal contracting
arena. Gain a solid foundation in contract management, then delve deeper and refine your contract management
skills. No matter what your skill level, we have a program to meet your needs.
Federal Contract
Management Essentials
Federal Contract
Management Specialization
Learn the U.S. government acquisition
life cycle process to acquire goods and
services. Discover Uniform Contract
Format (UCF) model contracts and
how the UCF facilitates preparation of
solicitations and contracts as well as
their use. Study contract structuring
techniques such as Contract Type and
the use of Contract Line Item Numbers
(CLINs) for partial contract liquidations,
and key payment clauses. Examine
mandatory and optional contract
clauses. Understand roles of the buyer
and seller in contract administration, and
the functions of the Defense Contract
Management Agency (DCMA) and
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
Explore current topics ranging from
the latest revisions in procurement
methodologies to Performance Based
Acquisition issues. Each topic is explained
in terms of its context within the Federal
procurement process. Develop knowledge
of Government cost or pricing data
policies and how they relate to the key
concept of Cost Allowability. Examine cost
accounting standards policies as defined
in the FAR Appendix and the Contract
Pricing Reference Guides. Examine
the complexities inherent when prime
contractors seek value-added work or
deliverables from subcontractor sources.
Understand principles of subcontract
management, subcontractor selection
and proposals, teaming agreements, and
purchase order formation and awards.
40 hours, $1295/1245**
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Federal acquisition overview
FAR orientation
Contract types
Cost and price analysis
Legal aspects in federal contracting
Elements of contract administration
Apr 20 – 24 | M – F | 8 am – 5 pm
Also Online – Start Anytime!
** NCMA Member Discount
40 hours, $1295/1245**
Harry D. Cleaver, Jr., CPCM,
CPE has experience including 32
years in negotiating contracts for
high technology and construction
projects, 42 years in professional
training, and 32 years in contracts
management and administration.
He has been a Certified Professional
Contracts Manager (CPCM) since
1979, and Certified Professional
Estimator (CPE) since 1984.
Participant Comments:
Topics Covered
“Excellent teacher!”
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“Harry Cleaver is thoroughly
knowledgable of this subject
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Federal acquisition overview
FAR orientation
Contract types
Cost and price analysis
Legal aspects in federal contracting
Elements of contract administration
Online On Demand – Start Anytime!
** NCMA Member Discount
What Participants are Saying:
“Although I have a lot of
experience in the field, I was
surprised to the amount of
knowledge I gained.”
Meet Your Instructor:
“This class will help me a lot in
my everyday work environment.
Now I will be able to use the
FAR book and have a better
understanding of basic contracts.”
Division of
Professional and
Continuing Studies
Ways To Register:
1 ONLINE: www.PCS.uah.edu
2 PHONE: 256.824.6010 or
800.448.4031
8:15 am – 5:00 pm (CST), Mon – Fri
3 IN PERSON: UAH, Wilson Hall,
Room 103
WE ACCEPT: MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, Discover, company
Purchase Orders, and SF-182s
Contact Christina.Holmes@uah.edu or
call 256.824.6015 for details.
Visit PCS.uah.edu for a full listing of courses.
Cost Accounting
and Compliance
Professional and
Continuing Studies
Wilson Hall, Room 112
Huntsville, AL 35899-0650
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Federal Government Cost
Accounting, 14 hrs, $595
Gain a clear understanding of the need for
consistency in accounting practices in terms
of bidding, reporting, and invoicing costs;
and appropriate cost isolations within the
books and records of your corporation.
Online On Demand – Start Anytime!
DCAA Compliance and Audits,
14 hrs, $595
As a contractor, you can take a number of
measures to prepare for a potential audit.
Benefit by learning critical information to
become and remain compliant with Defense
Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) standards.
Online On Demand – Start Anytime!
256.824.4430 • PCS.uah.edu
Set Yourself apart
Federal Contract Management
Certificate Programs
Distinguish yourself as an expert in the
realm of federal contract management.
The main goal of negotiating contracts is to ensure
that commitments and obligations are clear and
expectations are met. Failure to execute and manage
contracts properly can lead to a substantial loss of
resources. Ensure you have the skills necessary to
effectively navigate the federal contracting arena with
a Professional Certificate from UAH!
Register today to reserve your seat!
Professional and Continuing Studies: www.PCS.uah.edu • 256.824.4430 • PCS@uah.edu