{"product_id":"fpm-232-training-applications-in-contracting","title":"FPM 232 Training: Applications in Contracting","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulating a comprehensive strategy for contracting that addresses mission needs, requirements, and technology development is integral to acquisition management. In this FAC-P\/PM FPM 232 training course, you learn to develop a plan for managing complex government projects and contracts that addresses solicitation, selection, and administration processes, including performance-based service agreements. 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project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years of program or project management experience within the last five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAC-P\/PM certification is awarded at the agency level, and requirements vary by agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications in Contracting Training Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroducing the FAC-P\/PM Program\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarifying the FAC-P\/PM initiative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribing acquisition reforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing a culture of accountability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying 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