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EXAM PREP COURSE – 2014 SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Certified Federal Contracts Manager
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CFCM Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university 1 One year of experience 80 Hours of continuing professional education 2 Successfully passing the CFCM exam Subscribe to the Contract Management Code of Ethics 1.Ten years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 2.CPE credits are awarded for this prep class 1 credit per 50 minutes
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Study Group This group will assist in preparing you for the CFCM exam Question. Have you registered for the exam Application form is online Application fee is $150 for NCMA Member or $275 for non- member Once application is approved – register for test Online exam – Kryterion = $95.00 Paper exam – Through chapter = $50 Member - $90 non-member
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What is a Contract Manager Government usage Contracting Officer (senior) Procurement Specialist/Buyer Commercial use Contract Manager (senior) Contract Administrator
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Federal Contracts Management Guided by extensive set of laws and regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Federal Acquisition Regulation Departmental Supplements (e.g., DFAR) Departmental policy Case Law Other policy/guidance GAO OMB
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Federal Contracts Management Our challenge To know and apply the governing law and regulations to specific actions To conduct business on a professional basis Ethical Courteous / Polite
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As a CFCM You will be designated a professional Similar in nature to a CPA or a PMP You will be considered an authority Many companies tie salary to certification levels 5 – 10% premium for CFCM Duty to mentor You and others have invested in your certification – pay it forward.
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Study Group Rules Our assumptions You are here to prepare for the CFCM exam You meet the general eligibility requirement for a CFCM certificate (less the test) You have a working knowledge of the FAR through work experience, FAR study group, or other means. You have the CFCM study guide This is your group – you will run it You will be here each week ready to participate in discussion.
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Study Group Resources CFCM Study Guide On-Line access to the FAR Other resources Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms Contract Management Body of Knowledge* Practice exams*
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Proposed Schedule Feb 18 – Organization & Overview Feb 25– Part 1A (to Page 18) March 4 – Part 1B March 11 - Parts 2 & 3 March 18 – Part 4 and 5A (to page 72) March 25 – Remainder of Part 5 April 1 – Part 6 April 7 – Mock Exam
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