Training Insights

The Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Program

The Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Program is designed for contracting professionals within the federal government who perform contracting and procurement activities and functions. The Contracting Training Model offers four classes that enables you to obtain the Contracting Certification once all other requirements are met. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. 

CON 1100: Contract Foundational Skills - 

Week 1 - Tue, 05/07/24, 9:00am - Fri, 05/10/24, 5:00pm

Week 2 - Tue, 05/14/24, 9:00am - Fri, 05/17/24, 5:00pm

CON 1300: Contract Award 

Week 1 - Tue, 07/16/24, 9:00am - Fri, 06/19/24, 5:00pm  

Week 2 - Tue, 07/23/24, 9:00am - Fri, 07/26/24, 5:00pm

CON 1200: Contract Pre-Award 

Week 1 - Tue, 06/04/24, 9:00am - Fri, 06/07/24, 5:00pm 

Week 2 - Tue, 06/11/24, 9:00am - Fri, 06/14/24, 5:00pm

CON 1400: Contract Post-Award 

Week 1 - Tue, 08/13/24, 9:00am - Fri, 08/16/24, 5:00pm  

Week 2 - Tue, 08/20/24, 9:00am - Fri, 08/23/24, 5:00pm

2024 Budget Process Classes

Training Insights - Budget Process FY24Q2

Are you an administrative or scientific professional and want to learn more about NIH Budget Processes? 

Sign up today to one of the upcoming class offerings to secure your spot:

Program Manager Office Hours

Have a question or want to speak with a Training Center Program Manager? Several Program Managers offer office hours.

Program Manager Roles

Bob Michon:
Mondays 1:30PM-2:30PM and Fridays 12:30PM-1:30PM

Sandy Giordano:
Tuesdays 1:00PM-2:00PM  and Thursdays 1:00PM-2:00PM

Michele Schwartzman:
Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM

Rick Hawkins:
Mondays 10:00AM-11:00AM

Virginia (Verzhiniya) Tancheva:
Mondays 1:00PM-2:00PM and Fridays 1:00PM-2:00PM

eCatalog Now Available!

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We’re excited to present our comprehensive NIH Training Center eCatalog. Our classes are packaged into a single document to easily browse by topic area. You can view online/download and print at your leisure. For more information about the eCatalog or to provide feedback, please reach out to NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov.

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