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     Scheduled year-round, these courses offer you a hands-on way to learn.
  • Virtual
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     Attend courses live in a virtual classroom providing real-time interaction with instructors.
  • Webinars
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     FPS Webinars bring you quality training in an easily digestible 1- 2-hour webinar format.
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     Spend 1 to 5 days immersed in government contracting topics and networking.
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     A repository of "just-in-time" informal learning resources critical to the government contractor.
  • Certificates
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     Build expertise in specialized areas - update your professional profile; advance your career.
  • Public Classroom
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     Since 1958, FPS has provided the nation's leading government contracts training classroom courses, taught by the best in the industry.
  • Custom In-House
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     FPSCustom in-house training courses for government contractors are developed by FPS and its team of the highest quality instructors.
Public Classroom
Oct 28-30, 2025
Understanding U.S. Federal Government Contracting and Subcontracting Principles
This comprehensive three-day course is designed for European and Asian organizations currently engaged in or looking to do business with the U.S. Federal Government or U.S. Federal Government Prime Contractors. Participants will gain essential insights into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards, Subcontracting Requirements, Cybersecurity Compliance  and other key aspects of working with U.S. Government agencies and Prime Contractors.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 29, 2025
2025 DC Federal Government Contracting Forum
Join FPS for a one-day Federal Government Contracting Forum on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Arlington, VA. The full-day session will include keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, networking time, lunch, and a post-program reception.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 29, 2025
DFARs Workshop
Get valuable understanding of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regs Supplement in a classroom setting.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 30-31, 2025
Advanced FAR Workshop
An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 30, 2025
Developing Cost and Price Proposals
Responding to a government RFP requires a significant amount of time and resources. This brand new Federal Publications Seminars course is designed to give participants the foundation necessary to create comprehensive and competitive pricing bids for government contracts. Becoming an expert at responding to government procurements can take many years. This course, however, provides the basis to reduce the learning curve dramatically.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 30, 2025
Managing Profitability on Government Contracts
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the profitability opportunities available in federal contract awards. We will cover key topics such as pricing structures, types of contracts, payment clauses, and limitations on profit, providing a high-level overview of each. The course will also address the impact of negotiation strategies on profitability and the importance of accurate internal cost estimating.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 3-5, 2025
Basics of Government Contracting
Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 3, 2025
Managing Government Contract Audits
This newly designed course will take you through the full audit process when dealing with government auditors.  As with any audit, questions arise and the amount of documentation and requests can be enormously burdensome. However, this class will take you through some tips and tricks so as you can be more effective in answering questions and developing responses to ensure a smooth audit process.  
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 4, 2025
Managing Profitability on Government Contracts
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the profitability opportunities available in federal contract awards. We will cover key topics such as pricing structures, types of contracts, payment clauses, and limitations on profit, providing a high-level overview of each. The course will also address the impact of negotiation strategies on profitability and the importance of accurate internal cost estimating.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 5-6, 2025
Defective Pricing Avoidance Workshop - Best Practices
This two-day workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues and answer questions regarding defective pricing. You will obtain an up-to-date summary of the underlying defective pricing statue and significant case law, understand FAR contract clauses and when they apply and review DoD, IG and DCAA guidance and audit programs.
Offered In-House