Government*Horizons
Training for Contracting Officer Technical Representatives
On November 26, 2007 formal certification and continuous learning requirements were issued for Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/memo/fac-cotr.pdf)
Government*Horizons offers the following courses in support of FAC-COTR training requirements:
Essential Competencies Training for COTR Certification
Twenty-two of the required 40 hours of training must cover essential COTR competencies. These courses are designed to fulfill this requirement:
Course |
Competencies |
CLPs |
Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer Representative/Technical Representative |
Understanding COTR
duties, responsibilities, and
obligations |
24 |
Advanced COTR |
Understanding COTR
duties, responsibilities, and
obligations |
16 |
Contract Specific Training
18 hours of training should be specific to the type of contract or contracts the COTR will handle within the agency. These courses are designed to cover specific contract types and issues:
Course |
Competencies |
CLPs |
Performance-based Contracting |
Communicating contract requirements
Problem solving |
24 |
Performance work statements |
Communicating contract
requirements
Writing |
16 |
|
|
|
Incentive and award fee contracting |
Communicating contract
requirements
Planning and Evaluating |
8 |
GSA Contract Compliance Issues |
Understanding the Marketplace
Communicating Contract
Requirements
Defining Government
Requirements in
Commercial/ Non -
Commercial Terms |
8 |
Competency-based Training for Certification Maintenance
40 hours of continuous learning must be completed every two years or COTRs may lose certification. In addition to the courses listed above, these specialized topics strengthen core competencies required for FAC-COTR maintenance:
Course |
Competencies |
CLPs |
Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals |
Influencing and Negotiating
Effective Communication
Effective Negotiation Skills Effective Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills |
16 |
Performance-based Source Selection |
Planning and Evaluating
Decision Making
Planning and Evaluating
Detailed Evaluation Skills |
24 |
Fundamentals of Earned Value Management |
Program Management
Performance Management |
8 |
EVM Reporting and Analysis |
Program Management
Performance Management |
8 |
EVM Baseline Planning Overview |
Program Management
Performance Management |
8 |
For scheduling and venues, go to the www.governmenthorizons.org homepage, or call 703-412-9283 x223.
HAVE A LARGE STAFF TO TRAIN?
Government*Horizons Inc. can provide training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training customized to your needs. If you have a group of attendees (usually 15 or more), we can bring this course to you and help save you time, travel costs, and more!
To request a proposal and schedule training, contact Laura Johnson, President - Phone: 703-412-9283 x223 or E-mail: ljohnson@governmenthorizons.org
Government*Horizons
1421 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 710
Arlington, VA 22202
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