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JULY 2009

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  Jul 8 - 10, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Internal Controls: Meeting Federal Requirements for Accountability

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: This 3-day course is designed for managers, supervisors, staff, internal control program administrators, assessable unit managers, program managers, and project managers involved in establishing and maintaining internal control systems. This course provides a strong foundation in control systems requirements and guidance for incorporating control systems into activities to reduce the risk of waste, fraud, and mismanagement, and for discharging the participant's responsibility for accountability.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: customerservice@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jul 8 - 10, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Overcoming the Status Quo: New Approaches to Solving Problems

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: Are you tired of business-as-usual? Overcoming the Status Quo is designed for leaders and managers who want to think about problems, issues, or challenges in new ways. Upon completion of this course you will be able to utilize various thinking strategies to understand a problem; assess personal roadblocks to seeing new approaches to solving problems or dealing with challenges; and analyze and select the best perspective from which to approach a problem, issue or challenge. Don't let business-as-usual prevent you and your organization from becoming innovators! Enroll Today!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: customerservice@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jul 9 - 10, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev.
  Pre-Retirement Planning (CSRS Participants Only)

  Sponsored by Graduate School
  Description: Receive the information you need to make fully informed decisions about retirement. Learn how Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuities are calculated and how your health and life insurance benefits carry over into retirement. Take this course to learn about Social Security, Medicare, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options, and financial and estate planning.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Mala Datta
  Phone number: 415-281-7039
  E-Mail: Mala_Datta@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jul 16 - 17, 2009 in Seattle, Wash.
  EEO for Supervisors and Managers

  Sponsored by Graduate School
  Description: Enhance your role as a supervisor of federal employees and learn about your Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities. Learn the basic obligations and opportunities of supervisors and managers in maintaining a diverse workforce. You also learn the employer's obligations to the complainant and the accused during the processing of an EEO complaint; your rights and obligations in the EEO complaint process; and your role in affirmative employment planning.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Mala Datta
  Phone number: 415-281-7039
  E-Mail: Mala_Datta@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jul 17 - 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, Calif.
  Federal Grants Update 2009

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: Learn how the new Recovery Act and OMB guidance will impact grants management. This year's seminar covers this developing issue, as well as these other hot topics: presidential and congressional priorities, continuing efforts in grants streamlining, the implementation of the transparency act and the subaward requirements, and much more. Click here to find a session near you!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: CustomerService@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jul 20 - 20, 2009 in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
  Hilton Head Government Contract Conference

  Sponsored by JAMIS
  Description: Federal Publications Seminars is pleased to again offer this special, comprehensive week of training in a broad range of key government contract subjects. Both new and seasoned professionals will benefit from expert guidance in the areas government contract accounting, legal ethics, ITAR compliance, FAR coverage, construction contracting and more. Team discounts and special on-site room rates are also available.
  Key Courses include: Basics of Government Contracting; FAR Workshop; and The Masters Institute in Government Contract Costs. Visit fedpubseminars.com for our full course offering and to learn more.
  Don't miss out on this valuable week of workshops and networking opportunities developed for contractors and government representatives. Seat are filling quickly, register today!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 888-494-3696
  E-Mail:
  Web site: http://www.fedpubseminars.com/Course/?id=84

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  Jul 20 - 31, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  CON 218: Advanced Contracting for Mission Support

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: This capstone course completes the mandatory training for FAC-C Level II certification. Through a realistic case study based on a government acquisition, students will demonstrate their ability to negotiate fair and reasonable prices, resolve legal issues, and respond to changing customer requirements during contract performance. This highly interactive course gives students the opportunity to tackle complex contracting issues in a team environment that encourages open discussion and exchange of ideas.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: CustomerService@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jul 21 - 21, 2009 in Columbia, Md.
  GSA Schedule Writing Training

  Sponsored by Contracting Resources Group
  Description: This one-day training course provides companies with all the information and templates needed to write a GSA Schedule. No lengthy speeches, just a detailed review of each step in the writing, submission and negotiation process. Participants come away from this course with a hardcopy and softcopy of their draft offer. For years our GSA experts have been working with contracting officers and writing GSA Schedules. While other companies do provide GSA Schedule training, most programs require additional consulting and costs for completion. Our goal at CRG is to provide businesses with the knowledge and skills to complete the process independently and with ease.
  Course Highlights:
  *The GSA Schedule Process at a Glance
  *Administrative and Past Performance Requirements
  *Pricing and Negotiation Strategies
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Dina DiPalo
  Phone number: 443-277-0781
  E-Mail: dina@contractingrg.com
  Web site: http://www.contractingresourcesgroup.com

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  Jul 24 - 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Project Management Application Workshop

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: Practice the skills you already have in a simulated project environment. This foundational course uses case study and team-based events to emphasize the practical application of project management practices. You will be able to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as you create project management deliverables and manage a project from initiation through closeout. Enroll today!!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: customerservice@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jul 25 - 25, 2009 in Online, D.C.
  Automate Request Handling to Ensure Compliance with the FOIA

  Sponsored by Privasoft
  Description: Join us for a Free Web Seminar Thursday June 25th 2 - 3 pm EST. This free online presentation will include software demonstration and live question and answer. To register, please visit http://www.privasoft.com/Site/media/WebSeminar.html. Throw away the redaction tape and deliver faster, more reliable responses to citizens. Rising expectations, growing caseloads and increasingly complex requests create a significant challenge for freedom of information (FOI) offices. Effective management and administration are essential if programs are to deliver responses at levels that meet and exceed citizens' expectations while also keeping costs in check.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Melissa Clow
  Phone number: 866-764-1696
  E-Mail: mclow@privasoft.com
  Web site: http://www.privasoft.com/

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  Jul 27 - 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Ga.
  Effective Grants Manager

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: This capstone course explores the next steps towards increasing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of grants and grant-funded programs. Explore current issues and events in grants management along with how to prepare for a grants audit. You work a comprehensive case study in a simulated team environment to apply all the principles covered in the grants management curriculum. Class is also scheduled in Chicago, IL for September 14 - 16, 2009; and in Washington, DC on September 23 - 25, 2009.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Alyssa Barnes
  Phone number: 404-586-6383
  E-Mail: Alyssa_Barnes@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jul 27 - 31, 2009 in San Francisco, Calif.
  Human Resources Management for Supervisors and Managers

  Sponsored by Graduate School
  Description: Develop the necessary tools you need to successfully accomplish organizational objectives and abide by human resources laws and regulations. This five-day course prepares you to handle the HR aspects of supervision. You learn about merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, position classification, staffing and placement, training, labor management relations, diversity, sexual harassment prevention and more. This class is also scheduled in Atlanta, GA for July 20-24, 2009.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Mala Datta
  Phone number: 415-281-7039
  E-Mail: Mala_Datta@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jul 27 - 31, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Introduction to Information Security

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: Introduction to Information Security is designed for professionals who need a basic understanding of information security fundamentals, skills, tools and terminology. Participants in this five-day course receive a broad overview of major security topics, including security policy essentials, TCP/IP network security, federal security standards and industry-best policies. Explore current systems hardening techniques, intrusion detection concepts and practices, access control and encryption methodologies.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Dianne Bonanno
  Phone number: 202-314-3407
  E-Mail: Dianne_Bonanno@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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