NPMA Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Make plans to participate in the 2012 NPMA Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk! This event will take place during NES on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 am just outside the Hyatt Regency New Orleans hotel. The entrance fee is $20 and you’ll receive a great t-shirt!  Run, jog, walk (or crawl!) - all levels are welcome!  Water and snacks will also be provided. Proceeds will be donated to the NPMA Foundation to help your peers attend great NPMA educational events like NES. The route map and additional details will be provided at a later date.

This course will assist you to expand your property knowledge and provide your company or organization with a total management solution. You will work through actual issues using case studies provided by the attendees to determine recommendations and alternative solutions.  

This course is designed to take property management professionals to the next level by providing technical information and real time experience. This will be a high-energy, demanding course designed to provide the tools necessary to meet your business requirements while providing value to your organization that can be measured by bottom line contributions to profitability. 

Participants should be senior members or those who have management/supervisory responsibilities for property management, contracts administration, quality assurance, finance, production control and other functions related to property management responsibilities within their company or organizations. 

Learning Objectives: 

Attendees should be able to understand the principles and techniques employed by property management and accountability used within the federal and contractor environments and applying those in real world situations. 

Attendee should be able to discuss implement the relevance various regulation and business practices in relationship to accountability of government property in the hands of federal employees or under the stewardship of federal contractors.  Review in detail how these documents influence the establishment of an effective and efficient property management system.

Learning Activities: 

Lecture and interactive discussions.  Also attendee participation by conducting individual case studies produced by each attendee and the evaluated by the other members of the class.  Each attendee will have to produce two case studies; one resolved and one open issue.

Government property administration can be very complicated to understand.  If you’re asking yourself, “How can I help my company change from the old FAR to the new FAR application,” this is the class for you!   This course will cover the new FAR 52.245 requirements from a contractor’s perspective, and provide insight to the requirements from a work perspective.  This four-day course presents a detailed map of the old Far to the new FAR and will help with application of the regulations utilizing examples of real case scenarios.  This course is essential if you work in property management, procurement, shipping and receiving, contract management, warehousing, and disposal.

Topic Overview:

• Old FAR vs. the new FAR mapping.
• Property management systems.
• Covering the new 10 outcomes in FAR 245.5
• ASTM Standards
• Reporting requirements

Core Benefits:  This class provides insight for quick reference from the old FAR to the new FAR for daily work scenarios. After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to find needed information, problem solve and implement procedures.

Course Evaluation Results

100% of the attendees who responded to the post course survey agreed that they would recommend this course to other students.

“Course material covered and discussions were extremely informative. Information received is applicable and will use in updating our property management plan.”

100% of the attendees who responded to the course survey rated the instructor as Excellent.

“I could not have asked for a better class experience. The size of the class was great; giving us ample time to discuss at length issues at hand.”

“Totally enjoyed the insight Ms. Green provided and shared with the class. Her knowledge and experience made for a positive learning environment.”

“Mrs. Green was very knowledgeable and she made the class interesting.”

Benefits derived from taking this course?

When it comes to managing assets, understanding the complexities of government regulations is a vital first step.  This five-day course presents a detailed analysis of life cycle asset management in government property systems. In addition to the fundamentals of property management and the regulatory requirements of property management; this course includes an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other appropriate regulations used in federal government procurement of supplies and services. This course is essential if you work in property management, supply-chain, logistics, quality assurance, contract management, procurement, subcontract administration, program management or internal auditing.

Topic Overview:

• History and public laws of property management
• Regulations Review:  Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Management Regulations (FMR), Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Circulars
• Physical inventories and records
• Contract closures and dispositions
• Roles of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Reporting requirements
  

Core Benefits:
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply regulatory requirements to business operating environments and gain an increased understanding of effective property management processes and business rules.

When it comes to managing assets, understanding the complexities of government regulations is a vital first step.  This five-day course presents a detailed analysis of life cycle asset management in government property systems. In addition to the fundamentals of property management and the regulatory requirements of property management; this course includes an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other appropriate regulations used in federal government procurement of supplies and services. This course is essential if you work in property management, supply-chain, logistics, quality assurance, contract management, procurement, subcontract administration, program management or internal auditing.

Topic Overview:

• History and public laws of property management
• Regulations Review:  Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Management Regulations (FMR), Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Circulars
• Physical inventories and records
• Contract closures and dispositions
• Roles of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Reporting requirements
  

When it comes to managing assets, understanding the complexities of government regulations is a vital first step.  This five-day course presents a detailed analysis of life cycle asset management in government property systems. In addition to the fundamentals of property management and the regulatory requirements of property management; this course includes an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other appropriate regulations used in federal government procurement of supplies and services. This course is essential if you work in property management, supply-chain, logistics, quality assurance, contract management, procurement, subcontract administration, program management or internal auditing.

Topic Overview:

• History and public laws of property management
• Regulations Review:  Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Management Regulations (FMR), Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Circulars
• Physical inventories and records
• Contract closures and dispositions
• Roles of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Reporting requirements

Core Benefits:

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply regulatory requirements to business operating environments and gain an increased understanding of effective property management processes and business rules.

The correct receiving and warehousing of goods and materials is a crucial step in the procurement process to ensure the proper acceptance, identification, storage and delivery of goods purchased and paid for by a company.  The identification and documentation of assets should also be captured in these events to have accurate asset records.  This two day course will clarify and expand on the concepts of receiving, storage and warehousing operations including detailed examples and specific steps of transactions that must occur during receiving, warehousing and storage operations to have accurate and up-to-date records.

Topic Overview:

• Federal, state and local regulations review:  Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), US Department of Transportation regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency
• Central versus decentralized receiving
• Receiving Standard ASTM 2605-08
• Four fundamental activities of warehousing
• Warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Fire safety and security issues
• Loading and unloading freight
• Storage techniques and storage clauses
• Shipping and delivering

Core Benefits:

Students will learn about relevant rules, regulations and laws pertaining to warehousing and storage methods.  Students will also be able to follow recommended steps in the proper receiving, storage and delivery of goods.  This course will be beneficial for warehouse workers and supervisors, property managers, logistics personnel, materials managers, procurement workers and managers, and other accounting or finance related personnel.

Dr. Goetz will offer a comprehensive intensive four and a half day course covering the critical aspects of contract property management under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). 

Topics included in this course:

·         Policy on Providing Government Property

·         Origins of Government Property

·         Classification of Government Property

·         The Government Property Clauses:

o        FAR 52.245-1

o        FAR 52.245-2

o        FAR 52.245-9

·         Progress Payments Clause (52.232-16)

·         The Management of Government Property in the Possession of Contractors

Process & Outcome Requirements Covering the Entire Life Cycle Process Approach including:

o        Voluntary Consensus Standards

o        Industry Leading Practice

·         Subcontractor Control Requirements

·         Liability for Loss, Damage and Destruction of Government Property

·         Property Management System(s)

o        Procedures & Application/Compliance

·         Disposition of Government Property

There is no course that is more comprehensive in its technical coverage than this!  This course is a must for any contractor performing work with Government property provided under Government contracts.

Contracts are one of the primary reasons for the requirement of property management.  Fundamental knowledge about contracts will allow the property management professionals to understand their role and will enable them to be more active in the contracting process.  Contracts for Property Managers will provide a basic understanding of the contracts field and how it relates to the property professional.  This is an introductory class and is geared toward those currently working in a property position.  The course will cover aspects of contracts that impact the property function, including contract clauses, understanding the contract, the FAR, FAR supplements and the different types of contracts.  Contract close-out, commercial contracts and risk analysis also will be discussed.  Property management professionals at all levels, and entry level contracting or subcontracting professionals who attend this course will gain a better understanding of the contracting process.

Topic Overview: 

• Introduction to the FAR, DFAR and agency supplements
• Contract closeout process
• Contract lifecycle
• Introduction to contract types
• Introduction to contract risk analysis
• Commercial contracts and property
• Property manager’s role in the contracting process. 

Core Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to identify important solicitation/contract property clauses
• Have a basic understanding of the government contract format and what is important to the property manager
• Know where to look for property specific requirements in contracts

Mark -- I just wanted to say thanks!  It was the best property related training that I have received.  -- C.C., Field Engineer/Property Administrator

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence. 

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM). 

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPS and have an approved work summary for CPPA to attend this class. 

CPPA Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least three years and have a variety of work experience in at least seven functional areas (see below) of property management.

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting
• Requirements Planning
• Risk Management
• Screening and Excessing

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM). 

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPS and have an approved work summary for CPPA to attend this class.

CPPA Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least three years and have a variety of work experience in at least seven functional areas (see below) of property management. 

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting
• Requirements Planning
• Risk Management
• Screening and Excessing

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM). 

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPS and have an approved work summary for CPPA to attend this class.

CPPA Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least three years and have a variety of work experience in at least seven functional areas (see below) of property management. 

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting
• Requirements Planning
• Risk Management
• Screening and Excessing

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence. 

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM). 

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPA and have a work summary approved for CPPM to take this class. 

CPPM Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least six years, have work experiences in at least seven of the functional areas (see below), and four years of managerial experience. Note:  Managerial experience means supervision, decision-making, or management of resources (not necessarily personnel). This could include project management; program management; financial management (budget); team leadership; or serving as the sole property manager in an organization, corporation, or agency.  

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM).  

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPA and have a work summary approved for CPPM to take this class.

CPPM Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least six years, have work experiences in at least seven of the functional areas (see below), and four years of managerial experience. Note:  Managerial experience means supervision, decision-making, or management of resources (not necessarily personnel). This could include project management; program management; financial management (budget); team leadership; or serving as the sole property manager in an organization, corporation, or agency.  

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM).  

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788.  

You must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to participate in NPMA certification. You must be a CPPA and have a work summary approved for CPPM to take this class.

CPPM Work Experience:  You have worked in property for at least six years, have work experiences in at least seven of the functional areas (see below), and four years of managerial experience. Note:  Managerial experience means supervision, decision-making, or management of resources (not necessarily personnel). This could include project management; program management; financial management (budget); team leadership; or serving as the sole property manager in an organization, corporation, or agency.  

Functional Areas

• Acquisition
• Audits
• Consumption
• Contracts and Agreements Closure
• Control: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Disposition and Retirement
• Environmental Considerations
• Identification
• Maintenance
• Movement and Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Property Accounting
• Receiving
• Records
• Reporting

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM).  

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility criteria to participate in NPMA certification.

CPPS Work Experience: You are new to property or work as a specialist in a specific area (e.g., shipping, receiving, or inventory). 

Study Manuals

An important part of testing for NPMA certification is the study material.  NPMA has consolidated the “Core Body of Knowledge” for property professionals into manuals and supplements.  Costs for the manuals and supplements are included in the course fees. 

Fundamentals of Personal Property Management – This manual encompasses the basic and fundamental knowledge required for managing personal property from cradle to grave.  Utilizing the NPMA “Core Body of Knowledge,” and developed by highly qualified property professionals, this manual addresses the topics and issues that are basic to the property management profession.

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM). 

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility criteria to participate in NPMA certification.

CPPS Work Experience: You are new to property or work as a specialist in a specific area (e.g., shipping, receiving, or inventory). 

Study Manuals

An important part of testing for NPMA certification is the study material.  NPMA has consolidated the “Core Body of Knowledge” for property professionals into manuals and supplements.  Costs for the manuals and supplements are included in the course fees.

Fundamentals of Personal Property Management – This manual encompasses the basic and fundamental knowledge required for managing personal property from cradle to grave.  Utilizing the NPMA “Core Body of Knowledge,” and developed by highly qualified property professionals, this manual addresses the topics and issues that are basic to the property management profession.

Because of the volume and difficulty of the material, it is strongly recommended that candidates study the manuals prior to attending certification courses.

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence that is essential to the practice of property management.  If you have made a commitment to a career in property management, you should consider obtaining your NPMA certification. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence.  

Through dynamic instruction, vigorous study, and the NPMA Testing Program, you’ll earn the recognition you deserve as a qualified property professional. The NPMA Testing Program is an essential component of the certification courses and consists of four-module, multiple choice tests and an essay examination for the level of Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM).  

The certification courses cover all property management categories from pre-acquisition to disposition. For more information about NPMA certification, please visit the website at www.npma.org or call 727-736-3788. 

You must meet certain eligibility criteria to participate in NPMA certification.

CPPS Work Experience: You are new to property or work as a specialist in a specific area (e.g., shipping, receiving, or inventory). 

Study Manuals

An important part of testing for NPMA certification is the study material.  NPMA has consolidated the “Core Body of Knowledge” for property professionals into manuals and supplements.  Costs for the manuals and supplements are included in the course fees.

Fundamentals of Personal Property Management – This manual encompasses the basic and fundamental knowledge required for managing personal property from cradle to grave.  Utilizing the NPMA “Core Body of Knowledge,” and developed by highly qualified property professionals, this manual addresses the topics and issues that are basic to the property management profession.

Because of the volume and difficulty of the material, it is strongly recommended that candidates study the manuals prior to attending certification courses.

Course Objectives:  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Identify regulatory and implementing documents used in DEMIL and Trade Security controls. 
• Examine the USML to identify MLI 
• Discuss requirements for each DEMIL code. 
• Assign DEMIL codes to MLI. 
• Identily additional requirements for instructions associated with DEMIL code G, P and F items. 
• Identify the entities authorized to perform physical DEMIL. 
• Distinguish between DEMIL code “Q” and DEMIL code “A” items by utilizing the Commerce Control List. 
• Determine appropriate disposition requirements for MLI an CCLI by utilizing the DEMIL Code Challenge Program. 
• Interpret disposition requirements for Munitions List Items and Commerce Control List Items. 
• Discuss DoD Trade Security Controls 
• Interpret the policies and programs applicable to MLI and CCLI in Contractor Inventory. 

• Develop a flowchart of a process.
• Write a procedure for general overall processes.
• Write procedures for specific processes.

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has a web application for government agencies to screen excess property for reuse called Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System (PCARSS). PCARSS is the only available automated system for the screening and disposition of excess government property in the possession of contractors.  This application allows acquiring agencies to access the latest information and the status of current requisitions.  This course will benefit DoD contractors, government property and federal acquisition personnel involved in property. 

Topic Overview:

• This course will cover the new PCARSS version 3.1.
• Explore the background and references that control the plant clearance process.
• Requirements and options for the disposition of government property in the possession of contractors. 

Core Benefits:

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the need for incorporating the PCARSS System into their government property procedures.
• Implement the PCARSS System as part of their government property system.
• Access the PCARSS system, input excess property, and complete final disposition actions.

Disposal of property and materials is a significant issue with all companies and government agencies.  No one wants to dedicate resources to dispose of property that is no longer needed by the organization.  Additionally, in recent years, laws and regulations governing the disposition of property and materials have increased and changed significantly.  Therefore, property disposal personnel must be extremely efficient in their efforts to excess unneeded property and materials - both to reduce costs and to comply with laws and regulations.  This class covers all aspects of property disposal, including regulations and methods to use for donations, excessing and disposal.

Topic Overview:

• Disposal Laws and Regulations
• Excess Property Identification and Evaluation Techniques
• Items Requiring Special Handling
• Reutilization and Screening
• Donations and Transfers
• Trade-Ins and Exchange Sale
• Property Valuation
• Property Sales

Core Benefits:

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand what regulations currently exist for excessing and disposing of
• personal property.
• Understand GSA requirements for screening, donations and transfers.
• Set-up an effective reutilization and screening program.
• Understand the importance of controlling and tracking trade-ins and exchange sale items.

This course provides a basic understanding of the US nonproliferation policy and applicable statutes, directives, guidelines and procedures for handling proliferation-sensitive equipment, materials and technology.  This course covers the basic types/categories of proliferation sensitive equipment, materials and technology plus exporting limitations and restrictions. In addition, the oversight and regulation of the exports of proliferation sensitive equipment, materials and technologies will be covered in this class.  To better understand what proliferation sensitive equipment, materials and technology is and what is required in terms of property management for such items, personnel involved in property management, procurement, excess and sales, materials management, shipping and receiving, and export control activities will want to register for this course.

Topic Overview: 

• History of the U.S. nonproliferation policy
• Statutory requirements, regulatory basis, and guidelines
• Export Controlled Information (ECI)
• Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Trigger List
• NSG Dual-Use List
• U.S. Munitions List Items
• Chemical/Biological Commodities
• Missile Commodities – Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)

Core Benefits:

• To better understand proliferation sensitive equipment, materials and technology and what is required for property management;
• Recognize the basic types/categories of proliferation sensitive equipment, materials and technology;
• Gain a general understanding on the limitations and restrictions for exporting;

• Acquisitions
• Receiving
• Identification
• Storage and Warehousing
• Movement
• Maintenance
• Physical Inventory
• Utilization
• Consumption
• Property Disposition

Core Benefits:

• Learn about the responsibilities of personal property management professionals.
• Gain an understanding of personal property management and its importance.
• Acquire the essential tools necessary to manage personal property. 

Course Materials:  The Fundamentals of Personal Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods. 

This course is not intended for certification purposes.

• Acquisitions
• Receiving
• Identification
• Storage and Warehousing
• Movement
• Maintenance
• Physical Inventory
• Utilization
• Consumption
• Property Disposition

Core Benefits:

• Learn about the responsibilities of personal property management professionals.
• Gain an understanding of personal property management and its importance.
• Acquire the essential tools necessary to manage personal property. 

Course Materials:  The Fundamentals of Personal Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods. 

This course is not intended for certification purposes.

• Acquisitions
• Receiving
• Identification
• Storage and Warehousing
• Movement
• Maintenance
• Physical Inventory
• Utilization
• Consumption
• Property Disposition

Core Benefits:

• Learn about the responsibilities of personal property management professionals.
• Gain an understanding of personal property management and its importance.
• Acquire the essential tools necessary to manage personal property. 

Course Materials:  The Fundamentals of Personal Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods. 

This course is not intended for certification purposes.

Cultivate a higher level and a practical understanding of regulations, liabilities, and your property control system.  This class is for the property professionals involved with the management of government property.  Sometimes government property regulations are confusing and complicated to understand.  This course goes through the FAR clauses at a higher level than the basic class, and is essential for property professionals who are seeking solutions by learning techniques within government contracting for the resolutions of every day problems. 

Topic Overview:

• Advanced look at the FAR regarding property management.
• Compliance requirements.
• Property plan and system development.
• Voluntary consensus standards including ASTM International.
• Internal audits.
• Risk assessments and cost benefit analysis.

Core Benefits:
Learn the role of a property professional including how to evolve into a value-added professional by providing efficient cost effectiveness to your organization. In addition, students who complete this course will:

• Gain an understanding of how to research and resolve specific situations on a daily basis.
• Apply what you’ve learned and be able to locate and use the available tools to resolve daily problems.

This course takes the property professional from the beginning life-cycle stages of property operations into the broader value-added world of organizational partnering and strategic property management concepts.   Attendees will experience an in-depth examination of property management topics ranging from voluntary consensus standards, requirements determinations, contracting and assistance, risk, consumables, and fleet management to value-added solutions and environmental considerations.  If you have at least one year of property management experience, this course provides the tools to succeed as a professional property manager. 

Topic Overview:

• Capital planning process.
• Voluntary consensus standards and the current ASTM International published standards.
• Cost benefit analysis as a tool in risk-based property management.
• Efficient consumables management and fiscally responsible stewardship of organizational funds.
• Fundamentals of fleet management in relationship to other property management duties. 

Core Benefits:

• Learn how the role of the property employee has evolved from counting stock and data entry, to a value-added profession providing efficient, cost effective, risk awareness, strategic services to the organization;
• Gain a practical understanding of strategies for enhancing participation in the acquisition and assistance arenas of your organization.
• Cultivate a high level understanding of environmental risks, regulations and liabilities.  

Course Materials:  The Intermediate Studies of Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods. 

This course is not intended for certification purposes.

This course takes the property professional from the beginning life-cycle stages of property operations into the broader value-added world of organizational partnering and strategic property management concepts.   Attendees will experience an in-depth examination of property management topics ranging from voluntary consensus standards, requirements determinations, contracting and assistance, risk, consumables, and fleet management to value-added solutions and environmental considerations.  If you have at least one year of property management experience, this course provides the tools to succeed as a professional property manager. 

Topic Overview:

• Capital planning process.
• Voluntary consensus standards and the current ASTM International published standards.
• Cost benefit analysis as a tool in risk-based property management.
• Efficient consumables management and fiscally responsible stewardship of organizational funds.
• Fundamentals of fleet management in relationship to other property management duties. 

Core Benefits:

• Learn how the role of the property employee has evolved from counting stock and data entry, to a value-added profession providing efficient, cost effective, risk awareness, strategic services to the organization;
• Gain a practical understanding of strategies for enhancing participation in the acquisition and assistance arenas of your organization.
• Cultivate a high level understanding of environmental risks, regulations and liabilities.  

Course Materials:  The Intermediate Studies of Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods. 

This course is not intended for certification purposes. 

This course takes the property professional from the beginning life-cycle stages of property operations into the broader value-added world of organizational partnering and strategic property management concepts.   Attendees will experience an in-depth examination of property management topics ranging from voluntary consensus standards, requirements determinations, contracting and assistance, risk, consumables, and fleet management to value-added solutions and environmental considerations.  If you have at least one year of property management experience, this course provides the tools to succeed as a professional property manager.  

Topic Overview:

• Capital planning process.
• Voluntary consensus standards and the current ASTM International published standards.
• Cost benefit analysis as a tool in risk-based property management.
• Efficient consumables management and fiscally responsible stewardship of organizational funds.
• Fundamentals of fleet management in relationship to other property management duties.  

Core Benefits:

• Learn how the role of the property employee has evolved from counting stock and data entry, to a value-added profession providing efficient, cost effective, risk awareness, strategic services to the organization;
• Gain a practical understanding of strategies for enhancing participation in the acquisition and assistance arenas of your organization.
• Cultivate a high level understanding of environmental risks, regulations and liabilities.  

Course Materials:  The Intermediate Studies of Property Management manual is included as part of this course.  

Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with a certification review course, and you may be required to leave the room during testing periods.  

This course is not intended for certification purposes.

Effective inventory processes are the cornerstones of a property control system. Ineffective inventory processes can cause inaccurate property records, resulting in over or under-stating the amount of property in the possession or control of a contractor.  This class will provide the student with an understanding of contractual requirements and the various methods used to periodically perform, reconcile, record, and report physical inventories. Class presentations and discussions will focus on the various methods that may be used to perform inventories and the benefits an effective inventory can have on the overall property control system.

Topic Overview:

• Develop an inventory plan.
• Execute the physical inventory.
• Reconcile and record inventory results.
• Process inventory reports to applicable organizations.

Core Benefits:
Gain an understanding of the various methods that can be utilized to develop, perform, reconcile, record, and report physical inventories.

Upon completion of the class the student should be able to:

• Develop an inventory plan
• Execute the physical inventory
• Reconcile inventory results
• Record inventory results
• Process inventory reports to applicable organizations

The class will review the five steps of the risk management process and apply them to the management of property. Participants will review the primary sources of risk and exposures for property and how to effectively mitigate them while adding to managing their assets. Class participants will also be led through the development of a risk-based property management plan and will develop a custom plan for their organization. 

Topic Overview:

• Class participants will be familiar with the five steps of the risk management process.
• Participants will know how to apply the risk management process to property issues.
• Class participants will understand the major risks and exposures arising from the ownership and/or use of property.
• Class participants will know the classifications of risk.
• Participants will develop a customized risk-based property management plan for their organization.

Core Benefits:  Understanding how to manage property based upon risks will facilitate compliance with rules and regulations, add to effective operations, increase productivity and ultimately lead to greater profitability

The class will be beneficial to property managers, property administrators, auditors, risk managers, and other professionals having a role in the management of organizational property.  Class participants will receive lectures on risk management, particularly as related to property management.  Participants will also participate in discussions and group problem solving exercises.  Each participant will receive assistance in the development of a customized risk-based property management plan for their organization.

Dr. Goetz offers the next logical sequence in the Contract Property Management series – the performance of the Property Management System Audit (PMSA) and Contractor Self Assessment/Audit.  This four and one half day course will provide education in the traditional Auditing Process, embracing Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) as well as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). 

Topics include:

§Historical Perspectives on Auditing

§Planning and Preparing for a Property Management System Audit and Contractor Self Assessments/Audits

§Overview of Audit and Assessment applications

§Overview of Statistics

o  Application of Statistical Sampling including population definition, sampling methodologies, confidence rates and evaluation of defects/deficiencies

o  Strengths and weaknesses to populations for review

o  Testing for attributes versus transactions

§Analysis of the Life Cycle processes and Process Outcomes of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Government Property Clause, FAR 52.245-1 including:

o This course will cover ALL of the Life Cycle Processes with Criterion/Criteria provided and analyzed for each Process/Process Segment.

§Applying various rating schema for determination of status (Adequate/Inadequate) of the Process/Outcome and the complete PMSA or Contractor self assessment.

Learners completing this course will have a thorough understanding of the traditional audit framework for application in any contract property environment.

Contractual requirements of FAR 52.245-1 require contractors to submit a documented property plan describing processes, voluntary consensus standards and industry leading practices.  This course is essential for contractors who have not yet developed a plan and are required to do so, as well as property management professionals who are looking to develop a foundation on which to build a property management level of knowledge and expertise. 

Topic Overview: 

• Federal Acquisition Regulations changes affecting property management. 
• How a property plan is developed and implemented across organizational functions.
• Basic content necessary to publish a supported property plan.   

Core Benefits: 

Students attending this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the government’s expectations for process outcomes, including the related use of voluntary consensus standards and industry leading practices, in relationship to internal business practices.  Attendees will have the ability to apply new FAR requirements to internal business rules and processes, and document them into a formal property plan.

Asset management is a process, a sequential process of steps designed to produce expected outcomes.  Each process produces data points that become metrics for evaluating effectiveness of the process when measured against the outcome.  Self-Assessment 101 is intended to help students recognize their processes and the data points that support internal business rules and ensures compliance to the requirements and government expectations found within the process outcome of FAR 52-245-1. Far 52.245-1 requires a self-assessment program as well as disclosing the content of such a program to the property administrator.  This class provides the foundation for developing such a plan based on unique business rules and processes. 

Topic Overview:

Fundamentals for developing an internal self-assessment program.

Core Benefits: 

Upon completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to analyze property management processes for potential areas that produce measurable self-assessment metrics.
• Apply analysis techniques that reveal weaknesses and areas in need of improvement.
• Use presented methods for evaluating methods and materials needed for improvement and/or correction.

Shipboard property management is unique and presents situations often found nowhere else.  This course will cover the lifecycle elements of shipboard property management and some of the basic scenarios that one might encounter onboard ships.  This course will cover some of the duties and responsibilities for port engineers, chief engineers, chief mates, master, and storekeeper, (if applicable) responsibilities related to shipboard property management,   This course will outline how important property management is regarding damage control, firefighting and abandon ship requirements. 

During this course students will learn what elements of property management are commonly shipboard and what elements are shore-based.  Upon completion, students will know the requirements for evaluating shipboard property management and why walking the ship is so critical.