Contracting Conversations

In this episode of Contracting Conversations,  Jim and Scott continue their talk on contingency credentials and courses with Bill Bailey, DAU's lead for CCON 015 - the Advanced Contingency Contracting Credential. You will learn what the credential is all about, what learning assets are taken, how you will be assessed, and how the renewal process will work. If you are in a position which...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations,  Jim and Scott talk with Bill Bailey, DAU's lead for CCON 014A - the Foundational Contingency Contracting Credential.  You will learn what the credential is all about, what learning assets are taken, how you will be assessed, and how the renewal process will work.  If you are in a position which may involve going on a contingency, e...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk about a relatively new platform called CONnect Live and what a great resource this can be for the 1102s out there. Contracting can be confusing, right? Wouldn't it be nice to have a place you could drop in, ask questions, and get answers from Contracting Subject Matter Experts from across the DoD? Well now you can. DAU introduces CON...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 2430V, the Architect-Engineer Contracting Course. Christy explains why the course exists, what it includes, who would benefit the most from taking the course, and how the students are assessed.  This is a brand new course to support our customer's need to understan...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 2420V, the Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates Course.  Christy explains why the course exists, what it includes, who would benefit the most from taking the course, and how the students are assessed.  This is a brand new course to support our customer's need to under...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CCON 012, Architect-Engineering Construction Contracting Credential.  Christy explains what learning assets encompass the credential, if there is any order they must come in, whether you can take the assets without applying for the credential, and what you need to do to ach...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 2450V, the Construction Modification Proposal Analysis Course.  Christy explains why the course exists, what it includes, who would benefit the most from taking the course, and how the students are assessed.  This is a brand new course that was created to deal with...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 2440V, the Construction Contracting Course.  Christy explains why the course exists, and what it includes, who would benefit the most from taking the course,  how the students are assessed, and how it compares to CON 244 (yes, a completely new course, and much improve...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CCON 011, Construction Contracting Credential.  Christy explains what learning assets encompass the credential, if there is any order they must come in, whether you can take the assets without applying for the credential, and what you need to do to achieve the credential...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Amy Timmermann,  DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 3910, talks about the structure of CON 3910, what is the purpose of the course, prerequisites, and what you need to do to pass the course.  This course is essentially CON 3900V, but with it being all on-line, with no VILT sessions.  This course is meant to prepare Contracting Professi...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, DAU Contracting Department Chairs, Mr. Scott Williams, and Mr. Jim Valley interview Ms. Tonya Guy-Green, Learning Asset Manager for the new CIND 001 Industrial Contract Property Management Credential. Ms. Guy-Green provides information such as the purpose, makeup, and benefit of completing the credential. For more information on the credential, go to:&...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, DAU Contracting Department Chairs, Mr. Scott Williams, and Mr. Jim Valley interview Ms. Tonya Guy-Green, Learning Director for Industrial Contract Property Management. Ms. Guy-Green shares her perspective of how Back to Basics has impacted Industrial Contract Property Management and Industrial Property Clearance Specialists positions. For more informat...

The Contracting Conversations YouTube/Podcast is the place to go for up-to-date information on the new contracting curriculum at DAU as well as getting answers to your questions as we move into a new training structure. We plan on providing information on the courses, credentials, and the courses within the credentials - we need your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Some good links for Back...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Kevin Linden, the DAU Contracting Center Director, talks about the Contracting Credentials.  What the credentials are all about, why Contracting Professionals should consider taking them.   Please put in the discussion below any questions you have for future recordings. For great  BtB resources at DAU go to  https://www.da...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Kevin Linden, the DAU Contracting Center Director, talks about the Back to Basics Contracting Certification Courses.  What are the courses? Why are they set up that way?  What about the Certification Exam?     Please put in the discussion below any questions you have for future recordings. For great  BtB resources at DAU&n...

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Kevin Linden, the DAU Contracting Center Director, talks about the overall Back to Basics Contracting Construct.  We have two additional conversations with Mr. Linden on the courses and credentials.  From the beginning he has been involved in facilitating the effort by the Services and 4th Estate to develop the concept.   Please put...