Appendix C – FAC-COR Curriculum Guidance
Optional Defense Acquisition University (DAU) On-Line Training
- = Course Level Availability
REQUIRED TRAINING:
COURSE | CLPs / HOURS | Level I | Level II | Level III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLC 222 – Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Online Training[1] | 32 | NA | ■ | ■ |
ELECTIVE/OPTIONAL COURSES:
COURSE | CLPs / HOURS | Level I | Level II | Level III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAC 017 – COR Refresher | 8 | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| CLB 016 – Introduction to EVM | 1 | NA | NA | ■ |
| CLC 004 – Market Research | 3 | ■ | ■ | NA |
| CLC 007 – Contract Source Selection | 3 | ■ | ■ | NA |
| CLC 011 – Contracting for the Rest of Us | 2 | ■ | NA | NA |
| CLC 013 – Services Acquisition | 3 | ■ | ■ | |
| CLC 046 – Green Procurement | 2 | ■ | ■ | ■ |
CLC 106 – COR with a Mission Focus Note: Includes modules on Ethics and Market Research | 8 | ■ | NA | NA |
| CLE 003 – Technical Review | 3 | ■ | NA | NA |
| CLE 028 – Market Research for Engineering and Technical Personnel | 4 | NA | NA | ■ |
| CLM 003 – Overview of Acquisition Ethics | 2 | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| CLM 014 – IPT Management and Leadership | 8 | NA | ■ | ■ |
| CLM 016 – Cost Estimating | 8 | ■ | NA | NA |
| CLM 017 – Risk Management | 8 | NA | ■ | ■ |
| CLM 024 – Contracting Overview | 8 | NA | ■ | ■ |
| CLM 031 – Improved Statement of Work | 4 | NA | ■ | |
| FAC 033 – Contract Management: Strategies for Mission Success |
3 | NA | ■ | ■ |
OPTIONAL CLASSROOM TRAINING PROVIDERS
SOURCE | COURSE | CLPs /HOURS |
|---|---|---|
BMRA | COR/COR Course | 40 |
Department of Homeland Security (https://www.atrrs.army.mil/atrrscc/course.aspx?sch=568&fy=2010) | COR Course | 40 |
ESI | The COR Training Program | 40 |
FAC Academy | FAC-COR + Training |
|
Gonzales McCaulley Investment Group | Contracting Officer’s Representative Course | 40 |
Houseman & Associates | Contracting for CORs | 40 |
Learning Tree | Senior COR Training for Information Technology Professionals (For FAC-COR Level III) | 80 |
MCI | Contracting Officer’s Representative Course | 40 |
Northwest Procurement Institute (NPI) | COR/COR Certification Course | 40 |
Treasury Acquisition Institute (TAI) (http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/article/0,,id=125419,00.html) | Contracting Officer’s Representative Course | 40 |
Graduate School | Comprehensive COR Workshop | 40 |
HHS does not endorse any vendor on this list – as it is not comprehensive or exclusive. Other outside vendors may offer equivalent training. Applicants interested in FAC-COR certification are responsible for collaborating with their servicing ACM in regards to additional/alternate training opportunities and further guidance on what is acceptable.
[1] NOTE: To complete a FAC-COR Level II certification, the additional 8 CLPs may be earned in any combination of the courses below and/or by attending conferences and other learning events. After earning the initial 60 CLPs, CORs are expected to earn 40 CLPs every two years in any combination of the courses below and/or by attending conferences and other learning events. Please consult with your ACM to find out which courses, acquisition-related conferences and learning events qualify for your situation.
Links to the FAC-COR Handbook:
- FAC-COR Handbook (PDF-53 pages)
- Executive Summary of the FAC-COR Handbook
- Chapter 1: Implementation of HHS’ FAC-COR Program
- Chapter 2: Requirements and Performance Accountability
- Chapter 3: Application and Certification Procedures
- Chapter 4: Certification Management
- Appendix A: HHS’ COR Responsibilities
- Appendix B: FAI’s Key Competencies for CORs
- Appendix C: FAC-COR Curriculum Guidance
- Appendix D: FAC-COR Guidance on Meeting Requirements for Continuous Learning Points
- Appendix E: FAC-COR Appointment Letter Template
- Appendix F: FAC-COR Certification Action and Training Request Form
- Appendix G: FAC-COR Functional Experience Transcript Form
- Appendix H: FAC-COR Certification through Fulfillment Form
- Appendix I: FAC-COR Certification Waiver Request Form