Course Description: This is a 2-hour virtual self-paced course. This course is designed to address topics for Accountable Officers and their responsibilities. The intent is to provide an overview of the responsibilities for the facility level Accountable Officer. The responsibilities of every Accountable Officer are vast, and this training covers major areas such as classification of property, the Supply Fund, Equipment Management Program, and Report of Survey program. Insert more content here…

This course is available online through the VA Talent Management System (TMS); visit tms.va.gov for information on this course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: Any person assigned the duties of Accountable Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Course Description: This is a 2-hour virtual, self-paced course. This course is designed to address topics for Custodial Officers and their responsibilities for nonexpendable property. The intent is to provide an overview of the accountability and responsibilities of the Custodial Official related to the Nonexpendable equipment, and the inventory process.

This course is available online through the VA Talent Management System (TMS); visit tms.va.gov for information on this course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: Any person assigned the duties of Custodial Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide supply chain management staff a basic understanding of the principles of inventory management. Students learn about operations management and explore their relationship to VHA operations. They are taught how the issues, functions, and consequences of inventory management align with VA directives and policies. Students examine the difference between basic inventory management and how the VHA manages inventory. They focus on inventory-related financial decisions and learn about process improvement with an emphasis on Lean philosophy and methods. Students have the opportunity to explore the process and policies aligned with purchasing of inventory. Students learn about the concept of quality management and will be introduced to common quality management tools.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 32
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 40-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the IFCAP and GIP systems and how Level I Supply Chain Professionals utilize the systems in their assigned duties. Participants learn about the item requisition process within IFCAP. Students are taught the roles and responsibilities of IFCAP users and the relevance of each of these roles to their job. Students learn about management reporting mechanisms within IFCAP to assist with management of commodities and suppliers. Students also learn the different types of GIP inventory and GIP stock levels. Students have the opportunity to experience setting inventory points, removing items from inventory, and creating a picking ticket in the GIP system through interactive exercises and simulations. Students are also provided an overview of GIP reporting to illustrate how daily tasks integrate into the overarching inventory process.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 40 [5 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 40
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 24-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the IFCAP and AEMS/ MERS systems and how Level I Supply Chain Professionals utilize the systems in their assigned duties. Participants learn about the item requisition process within IFCAP. Students are taught the roles and responsibilities of IFCAP users and the relevance of each of these roles to their job. Students learn about management reporting mechanisms within IFCAP to assist with management of commodities and suppliers. Supply Chain Professionals learn how the AEMS/MERS system is used to manage non-expendable property and equipment. Students learn the roles, responsibilities, and skills required to perform daily property and equipment management tasks. Students also learn the concepts of complete and accurate data entry and AEMS/MERS record keeping through class education and exercises.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 24 [3 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 24
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course. This course is an instructor-led training intended to be an introduction to materials management and operation competencies. This course is designed to provide students with a solid background in demand planning, qualitative and quantitative forecasting techniques for inventory analysis and decision making, supply planning, computer-based and manual inventory management processes, and materials handling of both expendable (EX) supplies and non-expendable (NX) equipment. This course includes a foundation in safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction regarding supply chain management at VHA.

Please note: GS 7 and above, WG 7 and above, and all WS, WL are exempt from the prerequisite requirement.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: FLG 102 or FLG 103
• Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 32
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is an 11 hour virtual self-paced course.This course provides an understanding of strategic programs as they relate to supply chain management and the assigned duties of the VA logistician. The VA is striving towards transforming into a 21st century organization, and its strategic plan outlines how the organization will work to accomplish this over the next five years. Students become familiar with VA standardization, the Federal Green Purchasing Program, prime vendor programs, and emergency/disaster planning. Students are also introduced to the basic concepts of developing and submitting a budget.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 11
• Continuous Learning Points: 11
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 10 hour virtual self-paced course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the general principles and fundamentals of Supply Chain Management. This course explores key roles and responsibilities, regulations and polices that govern stewardship, and guides students in the interpretation of metrics to evaluate performance.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 10
• Continuous Learning Points: 10
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 5-hour virtual, self-paced course. This course is available online through the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The U.S. Department of Defense, like the rest of the Federal Government, is discovering how Strategic Sourcing can be a key enabler for achieving improved quality and cost related to the purchase of goods and services. This course provides an overview of Strategic Sourcing concepts and techniques for helping organizations make the shift from tactical to strategic purchasing.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 5
• Continuous Learning Points: 5
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a blended course with 4 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 20 hours of virtual instructor led training. This course introduces the importance of expressing information effectively verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups, considering the audience, usefulness of the information to the audience, and nature of the information. Students learn how to prepare written documents with clarity and accuracy as well as developing clear and convincing presentations. Students are introduced to different communication styles, understand how to differentiate between communication styles, listen to others, and identify nonverbal cues.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 24
• Continuous Learning Points: 24
• Delivery Method: Virtual Instructor Led (DBILT) and Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is an 11 hour virtual self-paced course. This course introduces the technical and management activities associated with total lifecycle logistics support focused on the costs associated with maintenance operations, production and support and deployment planning. Topics include strategies for achieving required performance capabilities while minimizing support costs, understanding the logistics footprint and providing the user with the resources to sustain the system.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course.**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades.

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 11
• Continuous Learning Points: 11
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 16-hour instructor-led training. This course provides trainees with forklift truck specific topics such as its basic controls, purpose of operations, limitations, safe operation, vehicle stability, vehicle inspection, maintenance, refueling, recharging and proper parking. Trainees will also learn workplace specific subjects on pedestrian safety, assessing danger in the workplace, risk analysis, work coordination, warning and signage precautions, driving on different surfaces, stability of materials transported, stacking and de-stacking, working in restricted and tight areas, performing work at hazardous location, working in different weather conditions, and working in different work environments. The course will contain OSHA requirements, standards and forklift operation. These important subjects are critical for successful completion of the forklift certification course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course.**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 16 [2 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 16
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description:  This is a 32-hour instructor-led training. This course takes a comprehensive look at the expendable (EX) and non-expendable (NX) inventory management systems and tools within the context of Cost, Quality, and Outcomes, the Healthcare industry-standard currently being adopted by the VHA Supply Chain. The material is taught from a managerial perspective, with an emphasis on where and how specific tools and reports can be used to: improve the overall performance and reduce the total cost of a supply chain, enhance the overall data quality of VHA’s records, and aid in the accurate accountability of supplies and equipment. VHA Policy and requirements are interwoven throughout the course content. Classroom activities using reports generated from VHA’s inventory management systems give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with EX and NX Inventory Management Report analysis, while encouraging critical thinking skills when developing corrective strategies to maintain VA’s high level of customer service. Real-world examples and engaging discussions also round out the course lecture.

Please note: GS-12 and above and all WS Grades holding a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of SCM experience are exempt from the prerequisite requirement

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience:  GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades

Delivery Method: Face to Face: (FTF)

Prerequisite[s]: FLG 102 or FLG 103

Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]

Continuous Learning Points: 32

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course that explores more advanced relationships between inventory planning, receiving, and internal distribution operations. It includes industry and Veterans Affairs (VA) common practices associated with requirements and demand planning, inventory planning, receiving, and distribution processes. Students compare current site operations with industry best practices. It prepares students to analyze, apply, and implement planning processes to make decisions on constraints that may affect source of supply and space. Students further their awareness of end measures of success, including forecast accuracy, fill rate, supplier performance, lead performance, stock-outs and backorders, inventory turns, and obsolescence.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL
• grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 32
Continuous Learning Points: 32
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 203
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1334.00

Course Description: This is a 25-hour virtual, instructor-led course that further explores the VA Strategic Plan and focuses on how to successfully enforce the concepts, policies and procedures related to supply-chain focused VA strategic initiatives and programs. Students learn how to manage the implementation of these programs, contribute to process improvement efforts, and coordinate team and individual activities in support of these initiatives.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL
• grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 25
Continuous Learning Points: 25
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 206
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1042.00

Course Description: Students learn about the roles and responsibilities and required
documents to support each phase of contracting. Students will also learn about the
characteristics of different contract types such as commodities and services contracts.
Learning Objectives:

NOTES:

1. Describe key concepts of the FAR and VAAR and how they impact contracting and
   procurement for supply chain management.
2. Explain the steps in the process of creating an acquisition plan, from market research
   to development of a statement of work, source selection, procurement, and closeout.
3. Describe the required procurement package documents: statement of work, funding
   document, and independent government cost estimate for a simple procurement.
4. Identify the different contract types, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and
   the implications for effective vendor management for each.
5. Identify techniques for source selection evaluation for a basic procurement.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 3
Continuous Learning Points:3
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees:
Delivery Method: OLT*
Register Here: FLG 207
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $125.00

Course Description: This is a 12-hour course. This intermediate course offers students the skills needed to support the development of acquisition vehicles and methodologies to support routine and surge requirements. Students are introduced to the concepts of business case analysis (BCA) and the integrated enterprise system supply plan documents for the purposes of strategic sourcing, and where/how to find required information to create these plans.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 12
Continuous Learning Points: 12
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 208
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $167.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 2 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 16 hours of virtual, instructor-led training that introduces students to concepts and techniques for inspiring, influencing, and guiding others toward the accomplishment of goals and assigned duties. Students learn techniques necessary to conduct effective meetings and develop effective communications strategies for stakeholders.

NOTES:

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 18
Continuous Learning Points: 18
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7-11; WG 7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 209
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $667.00

Course Description: This is a 12-hour virtual, instructor-led course designed to introduce the concepts of program and project management in the context of logistics execution. This course introduces Supply Chain Professionals to project management principles including designing, developing, scheduling, managing, and implementing projects and resources.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.
• Students must have access to a headset with microphone to attend this course.

Prerequisites: FPM 120A – PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS, FPM 120B – PROJECT
MANGEMENT AND PROJECT LIFECYCLE, FPM 120 (FED) – ACQUISITION FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I
Instructional Hours: 12
Continuous Learning Points: 12
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 210
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $500.00

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course, where students learn about the different aspects of the quality assurance program as they apply to products and equipment. This course also instructs students on how to develop and organize a risk management plan for the logistics organization: measuring risk, determining the affects, mitigating outcomes, and managing the overall risk avoid and/or minimize damage and loss.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 32
Continuous Learning Points: 32
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 211
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1334.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 7 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 8 hours of virtual instructor-led training where students will gain further understanding of the importance and implementation of total lifecycle logistics rules, regulations, processes, and activities, and explore more advanced relationships between total costs of ownership versus purchase price. In this course, students identify, analyze, and illustrate the steps required to develop action plans for total lifecycle logistics.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 15
Continuous Learning Points: 15
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 212
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $333.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 6 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 12 hours of virtual, instructor led training. This course prepares the Logistics Professional to participate in teams, propose communication and knowledge sharing, apply government and VA policies and procedures, and act as a SCM role model. Students will apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques to real-world supply chain scenarios. This course will also
provide the opportunity to interpret data.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 15
Continuous Learning Points: 15
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 212
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $333.00

Course Description: This is a 2-hour virtual self-paced course. This course is designed to address topics for Accountable Officers and their responsibilities. The intent is to provide an overview of the responsibilities for the facility level Accountable Officer. The responsibilities of every Accountable Officer are vast, and this training covers major areas such as classification of property, the Supply Fund, Equipment Management Program, and Report of Survey program. Insert more content here…

This course is available online through the VA Talent Management System (TMS); visit tms.va.gov for information on this course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: Any person assigned the duties of Accountable Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Course Description: This is a 2-hour virtual, self-paced course. This course is designed to address topics for Custodial Officers and their responsibilities for nonexpendable property. The intent is to provide an overview of the accountability and responsibilities of the Custodial Official related to the Nonexpendable equipment, and the inventory process.

This course is available online through the VA Talent Management System (TMS); visit tms.va.gov for information on this course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: Any person assigned the duties of Custodial Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide supply chain management staff a basic understanding of the principles of inventory management. Students learn about operations management and explore their relationship to VHA operations. They are taught how the issues, functions, and consequences of inventory management align with VA directives and policies. Students examine the difference between basic inventory management and how the VHA manages inventory. They focus on inventory-related financial decisions and learn about process improvement with an emphasis on Lean philosophy and methods. Students have the opportunity to explore the process and policies aligned with purchasing of inventory. Students learn about the concept of quality management and will be introduced to common quality management tools.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 32
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 40-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the IFCAP and GIP systems and how Level I Supply Chain Professionals utilize the systems in their assigned duties. Participants learn about the item requisition process within IFCAP. Students are taught the roles and responsibilities of IFCAP users and the relevance of each of these roles to their job. Students learn about management reporting mechanisms within IFCAP to assist with management of commodities and suppliers. Students also learn the different types of GIP inventory and GIP stock levels. Students have the opportunity to experience setting inventory points, removing items from inventory, and creating a picking ticket in the GIP system through interactive exercises and simulations. Students are also provided an overview of GIP reporting to illustrate how daily tasks integrate into the overarching inventory process.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 40 [5 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 40
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 24-hour instructor-led course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the IFCAP and AEMS/ MERS systems and how Level I Supply Chain Professionals utilize the systems in their assigned duties. Participants learn about the item requisition process within IFCAP. Students are taught the roles and responsibilities of IFCAP users and the relevance of each of these roles to their job. Students learn about management reporting mechanisms within IFCAP to assist with management of commodities and suppliers. Supply Chain Professionals learn how the AEMS/MERS system is used to manage non-expendable property and equipment. Students learn the roles, responsibilities, and skills required to perform daily property and equipment management tasks. Students also learn the concepts of complete and accurate data entry and AEMS/MERS record keeping through class education and exercises.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 24 [3 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 24
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course. This course is an instructor-led training intended to be an introduction to materials management and operation competencies. This course is designed to provide students with a solid background in demand planning, qualitative and quantitative forecasting techniques for inventory analysis and decision making, supply planning, computer-based and manual inventory management processes, and materials handling of both expendable (EX) supplies and non-expendable (NX) equipment. This course includes a foundation in safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction regarding supply chain management at VHA.

Please note: GS 7 and above, WG 7 and above, and all WS, WL are exempt from the prerequisite requirement.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: FLG 102 or FLG 103
• Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 32
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description: This is an 11 hour virtual self-paced course.This course provides an understanding of strategic programs as they relate to supply chain management and the assigned duties of the VA logistician. The VA is striving towards transforming into a 21st century organization, and its strategic plan outlines how the organization will work to accomplish this over the next five years. Students become familiar with VA standardization, the Federal Green Purchasing Program, prime vendor programs, and emergency/disaster planning. Students are also introduced to the basic concepts of developing and submitting a budget.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 11
• Continuous Learning Points: 11
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 10 hour virtual self-paced course. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the general principles and fundamentals of Supply Chain Management. This course explores key roles and responsibilities, regulations and polices that govern stewardship, and guides students in the interpretation of metrics to evaluate performance.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 10
• Continuous Learning Points: 10
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 5-hour virtual, self-paced course. This course is available online through the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The U.S. Department of Defense, like the rest of the Federal Government, is discovering how Strategic Sourcing can be a key enabler for achieving improved quality and cost related to the purchase of goods and services. This course provides an overview of Strategic Sourcing concepts and techniques for helping organizations make the shift from tactical to strategic purchasing.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 5
• Continuous Learning Points: 5
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a blended course with 4 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 20 hours of virtual instructor led training. This course introduces the importance of expressing information effectively verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups, considering the audience, usefulness of the information to the audience, and nature of the information. Students learn how to prepare written documents with clarity and accuracy as well as developing clear and convincing presentations. Students are introduced to different communication styles, understand how to differentiate between communication styles, listen to others, and identify nonverbal cues.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 24
• Continuous Learning Points: 24
• Delivery Method: Virtual Instructor Led (DBILT) and Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is an 11 hour virtual self-paced course. This course introduces the technical and management activities associated with total lifecycle logistics support focused on the costs associated with maintenance operations, production and support and deployment planning. Topics include strategies for achieving required performance capabilities while minimizing support costs, understanding the logistics footprint and providing the user with the resources to sustain the system.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course.**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades.

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 11
• Continuous Learning Points: 11
• Delivery Method: Virtual Self-Paced (WBT)

Course Description: This is a 16-hour instructor-led training. This course provides trainees with forklift truck specific topics such as its basic controls, purpose of operations, limitations, safe operation, vehicle stability, vehicle inspection, maintenance, refueling, recharging and proper parking. Trainees will also learn workplace specific subjects on pedestrian safety, assessing danger in the workplace, risk analysis, work coordination, warning and signage precautions, driving on different surfaces, stability of materials transported, stacking and de-stacking, working in restricted and tight areas, performing work at hazardous location, working in different weather conditions, and working in different work environments. The course will contain OSHA requirements, standards and forklift operation. These important subjects are critical for successful completion of the forklift certification course.

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course.**

Target Audience: GS 1-6; WG 6 and below. However, this course is open to all grades

• Prerequisite[s]: None
• Instruction Hours: 16 [2 Class Days]
• Continuous Learning Points: 16
• Delivery Method: Face to Face (FTF)

Course Description:  This is a 32-hour instructor-led training. This course takes a comprehensive look at the expendable (EX) and non-expendable (NX) inventory management systems and tools within the context of Cost, Quality, and Outcomes, the Healthcare industry-standard currently being adopted by the VHA Supply Chain. The material is taught from a managerial perspective, with an emphasis on where and how specific tools and reports can be used to: improve the overall performance and reduce the total cost of a supply chain, enhance the overall data quality of VHA’s records, and aid in the accurate accountability of supplies and equipment. VHA Policy and requirements are interwoven throughout the course content. Classroom activities using reports generated from VHA’s inventory management systems give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with EX and NX Inventory Management Report analysis, while encouraging critical thinking skills when developing corrective strategies to maintain VA’s high level of customer service. Real-world examples and engaging discussions also round out the course lecture.

Please note: GS-12 and above and all WS Grades holding a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of SCM experience are exempt from the prerequisite requirement

**All students are required to complete the administered exam(s) during the course**

Target Audience:  GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades

Delivery Method: Face to Face: (FTF)

Prerequisite[s]: FLG 102 or FLG 103

Instruction Hours: 32 [4 Class Days]

Continuous Learning Points: 32

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course that explores more advanced relationships between inventory planning, receiving, and internal distribution operations. It includes industry and Veterans Affairs (VA) common practices associated with requirements and demand planning, inventory planning, receiving, and distribution processes. Students compare current site operations with industry best practices. It prepares students to analyze, apply, and implement planning processes to make decisions on constraints that may affect source of supply and space. Students further their awareness of end measures of success, including forecast accuracy, fill rate, supplier performance, lead performance, stock-outs and backorders, inventory turns, and obsolescence.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL
• grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 32
Continuous Learning Points: 32
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 203
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1334.00

Course Description: This is a 25-hour virtual, instructor-led course that further explores the VA Strategic Plan and focuses on how to successfully enforce the concepts, policies and procedures related to supply-chain focused VA strategic initiatives and programs. Students learn how to manage the implementation of these programs, contribute to process improvement efforts, and coordinate team and individual activities in support of these initiatives.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL
• grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 25
Continuous Learning Points: 25
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 206
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1042.00

Course Description: Students learn about the roles and responsibilities and required
documents to support each phase of contracting. Students will also learn about the
characteristics of different contract types such as commodities and services contracts.
Learning Objectives:

NOTES:

1. Describe key concepts of the FAR and VAAR and how they impact contracting and
   procurement for supply chain management.
2. Explain the steps in the process of creating an acquisition plan, from market research
   to development of a statement of work, source selection, procurement, and closeout.
3. Describe the required procurement package documents: statement of work, funding
   document, and independent government cost estimate for a simple procurement.
4. Identify the different contract types, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and
   the implications for effective vendor management for each.
5. Identify techniques for source selection evaluation for a basic procurement.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 3
Continuous Learning Points:3
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees:
Delivery Method: OLT*
Register Here: FLG 207
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $125.00

Course Description: This is a 12-hour course. This intermediate course offers students the skills needed to support the development of acquisition vehicles and methodologies to support routine and surge requirements. Students are introduced to the concepts of business case analysis (BCA) and the integrated enterprise system supply plan documents for the purposes of strategic sourcing, and where/how to find required information to create these plans.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 12
Continuous Learning Points: 12
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 208
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $167.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 2 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 16 hours of virtual, instructor-led training that introduces students to concepts and techniques for inspiring, influencing, and guiding others toward the accomplishment of goals and assigned duties. Students learn techniques necessary to conduct effective meetings and develop effective communications strategies for stakeholders.

NOTES:

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 18
Continuous Learning Points: 18
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7-11; WG 7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 209
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $667.00

Course Description: This is a 12-hour virtual, instructor-led course designed to introduce the concepts of program and project management in the context of logistics execution. This course introduces Supply Chain Professionals to project management principles including designing, developing, scheduling, managing, and implementing projects and resources.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.
• Students must have access to a headset with microphone to attend this course.

Prerequisites: FPM 120A – PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS, FPM 120B – PROJECT
MANGEMENT AND PROJECT LIFECYCLE, FPM 120 (FED) – ACQUISITION FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I
Instructional Hours: 12
Continuous Learning Points: 12
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 210
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $500.00

Course Description: This is a 32-hour instructor-led course, where students learn about the different aspects of the quality assurance program as they apply to products and equipment. This course also instructs students on how to develop and organize a risk management plan for the logistics organization: measuring risk, determining the affects, mitigating outcomes, and managing the overall risk avoid and/or minimize damage and loss.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 32
Continuous Learning Points: 32
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 211
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $1334.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 7 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 8 hours of virtual instructor-led training where students will gain further understanding of the importance and implementation of total lifecycle logistics rules, regulations, processes, and activities, and explore more advanced relationships between total costs of ownership versus purchase price. In this course, students identify, analyze, and illustrate the steps required to develop action plans for total lifecycle logistics.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 15
Continuous Learning Points: 15
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 212
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $333.00

Course Description: This is a blended course with 6 hours of virtual, self-paced training and 12 hours of virtual, instructor led training. This course prepares the Logistics Professional to participate in teams, propose communication and knowledge sharing, apply government and VA policies and procedures, and act as a SCM role model. Students will apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques to real-world supply chain scenarios. This course will also
provide the opportunity to interpret data.

NOTES:

• Students must take and pass course exams to receive credit.
• Target Grade levels to attend are: GS 7-11, WG 7 and above and All WS/WL grades.
• Anyone below the grade requirements must submit a waiver to be considered.

Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 15
Continuous Learning Points: 15
Continuous Education Units: 0
Target Attendees: GS-7 thru 11; WG-7 and Above; All WS/WL Grades.
Delivery Method: VILT*
Register Here: FLG 212
Non-VA employees from Other Government Agencies: $333.00