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December 2008
OCPE Newsletter
Issue 83

In This Issue...

 OCPE Information





Additional Programs




Certified Internal Auditor



Certified Treasury Professional
Feature Article
corpCORPORATE TRAINING EVENTS
Save Time and Money

Did you know that OCPE offers corporate sponsored on-site training programs tailored to fit the needs of your employees in your confidential setting and in a cost effective manner?

Especially in these challenging economic times, many corporations and agencies save valuable time and money by bringing OCPE training programs on-site by contractual arrangement.

Organizations use contract training events for their employees that include:
  • courses from our Certificate programs
  • courses from our one to three day non-credit courses
  • programs from our comprehensive course offerings that are tailored to meet the professional development needs of the staff
  • courses that can be developed in response to their exclusive needs
There's no commuting time and expense involved when the OCPE instructor and course materials are delivered to the workplace.  There's no waiting for the course to be offered and/or space to be available. The training is delivered on the company's timetable.

Companies find great benefit in OCPE's ability to tailor courses using the company's own case studies and examples.  Participants feel more comfortable discussing and problem solving in their own environment, making an immediate connection between content and relevance. Training managers appreciate having one point of contact for all their training needs.

Some ways organizations have used contract training effectively and economically:
  • Twelve hand-picked company participants needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional certification examination. Company contracted to hold their own four-day PMP exam prep course.
  • Federal agency sought to train seven local employees plus four out-of-state employees in Human Resource Management. Training was condensed from the public offering of 36 hours over 12 weeks format into 36 hours over 5 days to meet the agency's desired timetable.
  • National construction firm desired tailored emphasis for its employees' training on various Project Management courses.  Course materials were amended to include construction text and case studies from construction industry.
  • Out-of-state naval installation desired to train twelve government and civilian workers on modeling and simulation fundamentals. Considerable savings was realized by sending the instructor and course materials to the client, rather than sending the participants to a George Mason public offering.
Whatever your need...

Our staff will meet with you to design a program based solely on your educational requirements. After choosing from any of our current classes, or developing a training program of your own, our expert instructors come to your site and conduct training for your staff to achieve your company's learning objectives and desired outcomes.

For additional information about our on-site corporate sponsored training opportunities, please contact Susan Stinson at 703-993-4802 or sstinson@gmu.edu.
Instructor Highlights
instrJohn Blair

"Couldn't ask for anyone else.  Terrific instructor!" are the comments received from a 2008 student regarding instructor John Blair. Mr. Blair has over 25 years of experience in government contracting. He has worked with a wide array of clients including the U.S. government, state and municipal governments, and special entities such as the Delaware and Susquehanna River Planning Commission. For the past 14 years he has been an employee of Deltek, Inc., where he has served as a senior consultant overseeing product implementations. In addition to teaching for George Mason University's Contracting with the Federal Government series, he is also a senior instructor at Deltek.

Mr. Blair's prior experience includes working as a CFO and controller for a local 8A company, controller for the American subsidiary of a major European small arms manufacturer, and a cost analyst for a defense contractor. In these positions he was responsible for implementing and maintaining the integrity of the accounting systems, contract negotiation, and the preparation of incurred submissions and disclosure statements.

What students are saying -

"John was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give us good examples on how the contracting process works."

"John Blair and I crossed paths in a class a few years back, he is still an exceptional instructor."

"John is obviously an expert and presents this information very well.  He is an excellent teacher." 

Currently Mr. Blair is teaching World of Government Contracting, Accounting for Federal Contracts and Dealing with Audits, and Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.

Click here for information regarding these programs or call 703-993-4800.
Program Announcements
worldWorld of Government Contracting

This two-day course is an overview that introduces the student to the world of government contracting. It provides a description of its unique characteristics and terminology, as well as the roles of government personnel.

Learn about case treatment concepts, the theory of indirect rates, how to read the FAR and CAS, major regulatory compliance requirements, and the audits that arise out of them. The procurement cycle, how to read a government contract and the current regulatory environment will also be discussed. This course sets the agenda for the rest of the four courses in our Contracting with the Federal Government certificate series. Learn more...

Register now for winter/spring 2009 classes!

January 12 - 13 at Mason's Herndon, Virginia Training Center

January 28 - 29 at Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation in Largo, Maryland

February 25 - 26 at Mason's Herndon Virginia Training Center

April 15 - 16 at Prince George's County Economic Development Center in Largo, Maryland

May 4 - 5 at Mason's Herndon Virginia Training Center

Contact us at 703-993-4800 or ocpecit@gmu.edu for additional information.
 
pm Essentials of Project Management

"The course provided me with the PM Fundamentals that will enable me to efficiently do my job." - 2008 Essentials of Project Management student

Organizations are successfully using project management concepts to deal with increasingly competitive markets, financial pressures to improve performance, restructuring, and globalization. Project management provides a structure for dealing with the "faster, better, cheaper" pressures that most organizations are facing.

The Essentials of Project Management. a comprehensive 3-day course, provides participants with an overview of the essential elements (e.g., selecting projects, planning, managing and control, etc.) of project management and the project management life cycle. Participants gain an understanding of the techniques, practice and new directions for project management; and gain practical experience with approaches to achieving successful project performance.

"The course provided fundamentals needed to succeed as a PM." - 2008 student

"Anyone that is in a PM position or seeking to become a PM would benefit from the knowledge provided." - 2008 student 

Now is the time to begin improving your project management skills and knowledge. 

January 13 - 15, 2009

April 14 - 16, 2009

Click here for more information, full program schedule and registration information or call 703-993-4800.
techTechAdvance
Information Technology Programs

Learn. Grow. Advance.

Advance your career with a university program designed for the busy schedule of working professionals. Our goal at George Mason University is to provide high quality hands-on training to prepare students for real world job responsibilities and certification tests.

For more information about TechAdvance programs, please call the Program Director at 703-842-7404 or email advance@gmu.edu 
 

Mention this newsletter and get a 10% discount on the following classes!


In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program", providing guidance and procedures for training, certification, and management, George Mason University is proud to offer sessions of the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Program at Mason's Herndon Training Center.

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Fast Track
February 9 to April 20, 2009 - Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

March 23 to March 27, 2009 - Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

 
Now featuring two new programs from TechAdvance!
Call us today about these exciting classes!

Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator
January 24 to March 8, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Sun Certified Java Programmer
February 24 to April 16, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

 
Coming soon

Information Technology Foundations (A+, Network+, MCP, CCNA, Security+)
January 21 to May 1, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

A+
January 21 to February 11, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

February 21, 2009 to March 21, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

Network+
February 18 to March 2, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

April 4, 2009 to April 18, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
March 6 to March 18, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

May 2, 2009 to May 16, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
March 23 to April 15, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

May 30 to June 27, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

Security+
December 5, 2008 to January 5, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Enterprise Administrator Windows Server 2008 (MCITP)
January 26 to May 1, 2009 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Oracle 11g Database Administration
January 27 to May 26, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Oracle 11g SQL
January 27 to February 26, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Oracle 11g PL/SQL
March 5 to March 10, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Oracle 11g Certified Associate
March 17 to April 16, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Oracle 11g Certified Professional
December 15 to February 2, 2009 - Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Herndon Training Center

April 23 to May 26, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Web Design and Developer
January 24 to May 30, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Advance Web Developer with ASP. Net
January 22 to May 21, 2009 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007
January 31 to February 28, 2009 - Alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to 6 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Accelerated Programs for experienced IT professionals

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Fast Track
January 26 to January 30, 2009 - Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 Fast Track
February 23 to February 27, 2009 - Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

A+ Fast Track
March 2 to March 6, 2009 - Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Fast Track
March 23 to March 27, 2009 - Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm at Mason's Arlington Campus

 
Please visit our web site at http://ite.gmu.edu/techadvance for all of our course descriptions and schedule information.

For more information about TechAdvance programs please call the Program Director at 703-842-7404 or email advance@gmu.edu
 
leadLeadership
Leadership Communication Certificate Series
 
After a successful run this fall, author, CEO, professor, Dr. Steve Gladis comes back this spring to present his four part, half-day highly participatory Leadership Communication Certificate Series.  The seminars will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) in Herndon, VA.  Seminars are $450 each or register for the full certificate series at a special package rate of $1,495 and receive a complimentary seat in his new workshop The Transparent Leader!
 
Spring 2009 Schedule
March 17 - Team Writing
April 7 - Dynamic Presentations
April 28 - Powerful Persuasion
May 19 - Leadership Communication Styles
 
NEW WORKSHOP!
June 9, 2009, $150

Dr. Gladis, author of 13 books, addresses his most recently published book in a half-day workshop.  The Transparent Leader is about a young woman executive who learns the value of clear leadership communication as she adapts, changes and becomes more transparent-a clear and open-leader.
 
Click here to review detailed course and registration information or contact Rosalynn at rdhrama1@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2113.

 
SPECIAL
Early Bird Rate!  Register before January 30 to receive the early bird rate of $1,260 for the full series plus the workshop!
hr Human Resource Management

Attention All HR Professionals!  OCPE has several Human Resource Management Certificate programs beginning in the coming months to suit your working schedule.
 

Human Resource Management Certificate
The SHRM Learning SystemŪ
An in-depth program designed for individuals seeking to prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHRŪ) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRŪ) certification exam, for professional development, and for recertification credits.  Click here to learn more about this program.
 
January 29-April 16, 2009
Thursdays at the SHRM Headquarters in Alexandria

February 2-April 20, 2009 Online

February 3-April 21, 2009
Tuesdays on the Fairfax Campus

February 17-May 5, 2009
Tuesdays on the Prince William Campus

February 25-May 13, 2009
Wednesdays at the Loudoun Site

March 7-April 25, 2009 (no class 3/21)
Saturdays on the Arlington Campus

February 10-April 28, 2009
Tuesdays at Mason's Training Center in Herndon

February 23-May 11, 2009 Online

If you've been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHRŪ) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRŪ) designation, now is the time to enroll in our updated HR Certification Institute exam preparation course.

Classes fill quickly - register now!


Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate
This introductory course offers a comprehensive overview of the human resource function.

February 24-25, 2009 at Mason's Training Center in Herndon

April 6-May 11, 2009 online

May 26-27, 2009 at Mason's Arlington Campus

If you're new to human resources or need to strengthen your employee management skills, the SHRMŪ Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program is for you. This course arms you with practical skills you can immediately apply to your own situation.

Register for this program now!


Global Professional Human Resource Certificate
Featuring the updated 2009 SHRM Global Learning SystemŪ, the new standard for Global HR. This intensive 10 week program is a comprehensive preparation course for the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR™) certification exam AND a reference tool for the HR professional with international and cross-border responsibilities.

February 26-April 30, 2009
Thursdays at Mason's Herndon Training Center

Obtain the necessary knowledge, skills and perspectives to be successful in this worldwide market AND prepare for the GPHR™ certification exam with the SHRM Global Learning System!

 
Recertification Credits
If you are already certified, the Human Resource Management Certificate program and the Global Professional in Human Resources Certificate program are pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute for recertification credits.  


Questions?  Call 703-993-4800.
gatlinGatlin Education Online Program: New Courses!
 
Our popular Gatlin Education Online Programs have become known for their convenience and flexibility.  Our registration numbers continue to grow - so we've expanded. 

Check out the following new courses:
  • AutoCAD 2009
  • Chartered Tax Professional
  • Core Mediation
  • Emergency Management Training
  • Fitness Business Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
 
Click here to visit our web site and review our full portfolio of courses today!
 
For more information, e-mail Rosalynn at rdhrama1@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2113.
 
Go Mason!  Mason Alumni register today and receive a 10% discount!
 
FMFacility Management
Certificate Program

 Through a comprehensive and up to date curriculum, George Mason University's Professional Certificate in Facility Management will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to be successful in the facility management industry. Professional development is the key to managing the complex roles and responsibilities required of today's facility managers. This program is an innovative way for the facility management professional to keep up with the quickly changing industry.

Participants include professionals at every career level with backgrounds in the fields of engineering, architecture, buildings operations and maintenance, property management, interior design, business administration or anyone with an interest in the field of facility management as well as those seeking CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or FMP (Facility Management Professional) designations administered by IFMA (International Facility Management Association).

 NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER!
Spring I and Fall II course schedules now available!
Register Now!

Click here for schedules and registration information! 
For additional information and complete program details, visit our web site or call Carol at 703-993-8335.
 
Geographic Information Sciences Professional Certificate Program
 
The 2009 GIS Certificate course schedule is now available. With classes beginning in January, it's not too early to sign up and reserve your seat now!
 
For more information about the GIS certificate programs and course schedules, please go to our web site or contact Program Manager, Jeanne Spencer at jspence2@gmu.edu or 703-993-8337.