Training opportunities for federal employees

We offer training to managers and employees of federal agencies working in a variety of areas. Available training includes web-based, self-teaching tools, nationwide on-site events, and annual conferences.

Contracts and acquisitions

Federal employees can learn how to purchase quality supplies and services at the best possible prices through these learning centers:

• Federal Acquisition Institute, or FAI — Training and certifications specifically designed to develop the federal acquisition workforce, with both classroom and web-based sessions.
• IT Acquisition University, or ITAU — On-demand training portal where federal IT project managers and acquisition professionals can learn and earn continuous learning points. Sign in to find federal-only videos from our Information Technology Vendor Management Office. Topics include:
  • Innovation and modernization
  • Emerging technology
  • Acquisition

Federal Acquisition Service Training

Our FAST monthly series and annual conference educates federal acquisition professionals, program managers, and industry partners on the most innovative, best-in-class contracting solutions in the market. You’ll learn about pre-award strategy, including market research and developing a request for information, conducting the award, including writing your requirements, identifying relevant contracts, and placing orders, and much more.

Technology training

Web managers and IT personnel can share ideas and learn ways to improve websites through the following resources and events:

• Digital.gov events
• Section508.gov accessibility training, tools, and events
• Events and training group on buy.gsa.gov

Purchase and travel charge cards

GSA SmartPay® training is designed to improve the efficient use of the charge card programs. Courses are targeted to program coordinators and employees.

Policy training

Various policy-related training opportunities are available for mail managers, aviation safety officers, and federal committee management officers:

• Federal Advisory Committee Act
• Aviation management