Managing Accelerated Projects

Course Description:
The government contract, grant and CRADA environment are unique, since the focus of the grogram is often on a process rather than a particular end result. This course highlights the differences between this type of program and other types of grogram, the student may have been involved in, and provides information on all aspects of the research and development contracting process.

With lecture-discussion, appropriately supported by case studies and practical exercises, the student is guided through the purchasing process, particularly as it applies to research and development situations. Pre-solicitation activities, the solicitation and evaluation process, the award process, and post-award contract administration are discussed.

This course is helpful to those involved with any aspect of purchasing in the research and development environment, including purchasing staff members, program and technical staff members, and supervisory personnel.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction

• Scheduling and Cost Control

• Risk and Quality Management

• Contracts and Procurement

• Effective Estimating Business Basics

• Quantitative Methods in Decision-making

• Leadership and Organization 

• Succeeding with Troubled Programs 

• Program Management Maturity Guided Design

• World-class Program Management 

• Benefits of Partnering with Federal Agencies and Contractors 

• Case Studies of Successful Government Projects 

• Program Management Certification