Course Offerings

The SAME Continuing Education Program (CEP) is a collection of educational workshops geared towards architects and engineers, construction and project managers, designers, contractors, and contracting professionals working with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies.

2013 CEP Courses

NEW! IFMA–CFM® Exam Preparation Workshop- 1 Day, 7 PDHs, .7 CEU

This workshop is designed to assist facility professionals seeking certification with preparation for the competency-based examination. Instructors for the course are Certified Facility Managers® who have years of facility management experience and can inspire participants' confidence in their ability to successfully complete the exam, earning the distinction and privilege of being a CFM.

SAME- Competing Successfully for DOD Architect-Engineer Contracts - 1 Day, 8 PDHs, 8 AIA LUs

This course will give an overview of the DoD AE Evaluation and Selection Processes with a special focus on key aspects of planning, preparing and submitting winning proposals. Whether a seasoned veteran of AE contract competitions or for those new to the game, you can learn more on how to improve your chances of moving up and into the winning field of the most highly competitive firms.

SAME - Best Value Source Selection for DOD Projects - 2 Days, 16 PDHs and 16 AIA LUs
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The two-day Best Value Source Selection for DOD Projects workshop will help contracting and project management personnel plan and execute an effective and efficient Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15.3 best value source selection from start to finish. The workshop covers acquisition planning, market research, development of technical evaluation factors, subfactors and standards, and RFP structure. It also covers the proposal evaluation process, exchanges with offers, debriefings and protest avoidance and concludes with a segment on lessons learned from past source selections.

SAME - Energy Management for DOD Installations - 1.5 Days, 12 PDHs and 12 AIA LUs/HSW/SD
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The one and a half day Energy Management for DOD Installations course will outline strategies for DOD Installation Owners to improve energy usage. Current DOD Energy Management policies, goal and date reporting will be reviewed. Attendees will learn the best practices to create energy and water saving opportunities for DOD installation owners including renewable energy, energy storage and financing energy investments.

SAME- Increasing the Sustainability of Existing DOD Buildings - 1 Day, 8 PDHs, USGBC Certified for 7.5 GBCI CE hours and 8 AIA LUs/HSW/SD
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Fifteen percent of the buildings owned by the federal government and military services are required to meet the guidelines for High Performance Sustainable Buildings. This course gives facility managers, designers and facility engineers the tools needed to asses and implement sustainability and energy improvements to their facilities. The course uses the well-developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Building rating system as a framework for applying overall building sustainability.

SAME - Early Contractor Involvement - (ECI) 1 Day, 8 PDHs and 8 AIA LUs/HSW/SD
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This course will provide participants with an understanding of: The adaptation of FAR Clauses 16.403-2 and 52.216-17 to construction—key terminology/concepts; Structure of the Bid Schedule; Calculation of the Profit Range and significance of Initial Target Profit in the bid; Recommended RFP evaluation criterion; Expectations of all stakeholders during Design Phase (Preconstruction Services); Negotiating Firm Target Price and Firm Fixed Price; Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Requirements; and Lessons Learned in thru all phases of project delivery.

SAME- Mentor Protégé and Joint Venture Agreements - 1 Day, 8 PDHs and 8 AIA LUs
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This one-day course is a facilitated workshop that will teach networking approaches for identifying and selecting teaming partners and teaming strategies for winning Federal Small Business Set Aside contracts. Attendees will receive Mentor Protégé and Joint Venture Agreements. Topics include the “matchmaking” aspect of business relationships, the components of a Mentor Protégé Agreement following SBA guidelines, RFP requirements for long term and sole source contracts, and more. If you want to establish a Mentor Protégé or a Joint Venture professional relationship, this hands-on course is for you.

SAME- Contracting and Ethics for Small Business -1 Day, 8 PDHs
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Take this course to gain understanding of the government contract process and to learn the basics of contract formation. Attendees will better understand government contracts from the client perspective. Expect a comprehensive overview of the available avenues and advantages given small businesses through set-asides and how to maximize that advantage. Throughout the day, ample opportunity will be given for questions and answers as well as practical exercises to bring all these concepts together to insure the attendee takes back practical knowledge they can immediately put into place to assist with their marketing and teaming efforts. A guest speaker from a local firm will also be at lunch.

SMPS – The Basics of Business Development in the A/E/C Marketplace - 1 Day, 6.5 PDH’s, 6.5 CEUs
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During this interactive, day-long workshop, you will gain the special skills, techniques, and tools necessary to develop and maintain a successful business development program for your professional services firm. Business development plays a crucial role in the business model of a successful A/E/C practice. As a business developer, your contribu¬tions can make a significant impact on your firm’s bottom line—under any market conditions. Enhance your performance, expand your knowledge, and build a strong network of contacts through SMPS education.

SMPS – Managing and Leading a Successful Business Development Team - 1 Day, 6.5 PDH’s, 6.5 CEU’s
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Designed for those responsible for the success of a BD plan and/or team, this day-long, interactive program will provide you with the proven management tools and BD strategies to generate more business for your firm. Whether you work for a one-office firm or global corporation, after attending this program, you will be able to identify BD potential in others, engage technical staff in BD strategies, motivate presentation teams, and effectively manage client relationships.

DBIA- Fundamental of Project Delivery- 1 Day, 8 PDHs, 8 AIA LUs/HSW/SD
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