This course is specifically designed to fulfill the FAC-COR requirement for continuous learning (i.e., 40 CLPs every two years). FAC-COR certified professionals will increase their mastery of the FAC-COR competencies by applying them in an in-depth case study for a performance-based service acquisition. Students will navigate complex acquisition situations ranging from acquisition planning to contract management. This course will help students develop critical thinking, procurement strategy, requirements definition, and contract management skills necessary for successful contract performance. As a 5-day comprehensive class, this course is designed to provide non-contracting personnel with the knowledge they will need in fulfilling their COR duties and along with the actions they must take when working for the contracting officer. Major areas of student coverage include:  1) Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing federal acquisitions 2) How to conducting market research (3 hours) 3) Performance based service acquisition (PBA) and the Seven Steps to becoming performance based in contracting 4) Monitoring contractor performance and resolving performance issues 5) Modifying contracts 6) Resolving contract disputes 7) Contract closeout 8) Communication, collaboration, and teamwork 9) Contracting Methods 10) AcquisitionPlanning 11) Developing Performance Based Work Statements  12) Source Selection methods 13) Protests, Disputes, Claims and Appeals 14) Use of Personal Services 15) Principles of Contract Administration  16) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans and Methods of Surveillance  17) Inspection and Acceptance  18) Modifications and Contrcat Changes  19) Administration of Financial Management issues 2) Earned Value Management (EVM) basics  21) Procurement integrity, Indicators of Fraud and Business Ethics. All students will earn a certificate for 40 CLP credits by successfully completing this 5-day course with a required final exam. An Acquisition Institute certificate of completion will be provided to all attendees after class.