Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NPII-0004
Organization's ID:
CON 101
Organization:
Northwest Procurement Institute, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
64 hours 8 outside (2 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Administration, Public Administration, Procurement, or Purchasing
Description

Objective:

To provide entry-level contracting personnel with an understanding of contracting processes and procedures for commercial and non-commercial items, and to develop judgmental skills in planning for, awarding, and administering contracts for materials and services.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the objectives of the Federal acquisition process
  • Describe the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) system and the underlying sources of Federal contract law
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of major players in the acquisition process
  • Identify and explain the principal contracting functions
  • Describe methods of procurement, types of contracts, and basic requirements for the contractor
  • Explain the standards of conduct that apply to the acquisition process
  • Recognize properly prepared documentation for this phase of contracting
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Work-based Learning
Supplemental Materials