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Qualifications & Requirements

To ensure a high standard of instruction and real-world credibility, prospective FCCoC Certified Trainers must meet the following qualifications:

🔹 Minimum Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in federal contracting, procurement, or acquisition (as a contractor, contracting officer, legal advisor, or acquisition support professional).
   

                                                 OR

•  3+ years of experience combined with relevant federal certifications or education (see below).
   

🔹 Professional Background (must meet at least one):

• Former or current Contracting Officer, Program Manager, Contract Specialist, Acquisition Analyst, or Procurement Attorney.

• Federal acquisition educator, trainer, or curriculum developer with knowledge of FAR, DFARS, or agency-specific procurement policies.
   

                                             OR

• Business owner or executive with proven experience in winning and managing federal contracts.  [RESUME / INTERVIEW REQUIRED]
   

                                             OR 

• Advisor or consultant with a history of guiding clients through federal procurement processes.
  [RESUME / INTERVIEW REQUIRED]

🔹 Education & Certifications (preferred but not required):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
   

                                              OR

• Completion of DAU courses (e.g., CON 1100, 1200, 1300) or equivalent.
   

                                             OR

• Certifications such as:
   
  • FAC-C or DAWIA Level I, II, or III
     
  • NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or CPCM
     
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
     
  • PMP or equivalent with federal project experience
     

🔹 Instructional Competency

• Demonstrated ability to teach, present, or facilitate group learning (e.g., experience delivering workshops, webinars, or courses).
   
• Comfort with public speaking, adult learning principles, and facilitating discussions around federal regulations and case studies.
   
• Completion of the FCCoC Train-the-Trainer Orientation, Evaluation, and Education Requirements .
   

🔹 Character & Commitment

• Strong commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, and the FCCoC’s mission.
   
• Willingness to maintain current knowledge of federal contracting trends, laws, and updates.
   
• Passion for educating, mentoring, and empowering others in underserved or emerging contractor communities.
   

🔹 Ongoing Requirements for Trainers

• Maintain active engagement with FCCoC community and continuing education updates.
   
• Participate in periodic trainer refreshers and curriculum updates.
   
• Submit feedback, performance evaluations, and impact data after each training session. 

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 Mastering the Set-Asides

 Mastering Contract Types

Contract Administration 

3 Project Walk-Thru 

10 Electives from  Mastering thru Case Law 

FCCoC Train-the-Trainer Program Fee & Structure

Program Fee

$12,500

🔸 Includes mastery level trainer materials, branded slide decks, and certificate of completion.
🔸 Licensing option available for ongoing internal use of curriculum (additional fee).

Program Structure 

6 Months

• Includes FCCoC-branded training decks, toolkits, and templates
   
• Access to quarterly trainer development roundtables (virtual)
   
• Weekly 2-hour virtual sessions (live instruction + peer feedback)
   
• Two 1-on-1 coaching sessions per participant
   
• Capstone micro-presentation to earn certification
   
• Includes trainer manual, slide templates, and facilitation checklist
   
• Includes licensing of FCCoC curriculum for internal delivery
   
• Optional follow-up coaching or site-visit refreshers available