On the topic of training in Federal contracts...are you aware of the online tutorial available from NCURA?
A Primer on Federal Contracting:
http://www.ncura.edu/content/educational_programs/online/federal_contracting/
There is a stellar lineup of faculty for this webinar (click on the faculty link in the navigation) and it's a comprehensive, asynchronous multi-week training.

Janet
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Office of Research and Development
University of Maryland, Baltimore
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On Jun 8, 2011, at 1:09 PM, J. Michael Slocum wrote:

Always look at the presenter.  The companies doing these are just conduits.  Grossman is in practice with a firm in DC and the firm has his CV online.
Doesn't look to practice much with R&D or academics.
(You can almost always look up an attorney's background on their firms website).

J. Michael Slocum
Slocum & Boddie, PC
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On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 1:03 PM, Joelina Peck <xxxxxx@sanfordburnham.org<mailto:xxxxxx@sanfordburnham.org>> wrote:
Hi all,

I just received an email for a webinar training in federal contracts. I’ve not heard of this company so I was wondering if anyone has attended their training? If so did  you find their information or webinar to be accurate and useful?  Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated!

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The Basics and Beyond: Contract Administration & The FAR

Thursday, June 9, 2011  •  1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
Presented by:

Garry S. Grossman
McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway, PC

This webinar will teach you how to work with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including its clauses and forms. After an overview of the FAR's structure, the webinar will cover the necessary basics of contract administration: how governent contracts differ from commercial contracts, government personnel and authority, contracts types, subcontract management, audits, compliance, and ethics. This webinar is designed to teach you what you NEED to know to work effectively and responsibly in government contracting.

Learning objectives for this webinar:

 *   Analyze differences between government and commercial contracting
 *   Identify personnel and their authority
 *   Understand how to work with the FAR
 *   Determine key statutes, rules and regulations
 *   Recognize contracting methods and types
 *   Analyze subcontract management
 *   Learn about the different types of audits
 *   Learn about developing a compliance program
 *   Understand contractor ethics and conduct
 *   And much, much more!

A 10-to-15 minute period has been reserved at the end of the speaker's presentation for an interactive question-and-answer session so you can discuss specific issues or gain additional knowledge about topics discussed. To register now, click here<http://www.mmsend30.com/link.cfm?r=596405637&sid=13943912&m=1388640&u=L2FEDERAL&s=http://www.magnetmail.net/events/event_signup.cfm?uid=L2FEDERAL&eid=5774&mid=1388640&rid=596405637&rtype=mm>.

Who Will Benefit?
The course is designed for government contractors, government personnel, and professionals who would like a basic understanding of the key elements in contract administration. Get ahead of the curve -- register your team today!
Thanks,

Joelina Peck, CRA
Manager, Sponsored Research
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
10901 North Torrey Pines Road
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