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JANUARY 2009

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  Jan 6 - Feb 26, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Wireless Network Security (Online)

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the security vulnerabilities in the various methods of wireless communications and their corresponding countermeasures. This course also provides training on practical methods for designing, configuring, testing and maintaining wireless networks appropriate to organizations' operating requirements. Be introduced to wireless network protocols, access modes, portable communications and computing devices, management tools, security solutions and current industry best practices for managing wireless communications in a secure environment. Case studies are used throughout the course. See our website for more details.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Dianne Bonanno
  Phone number: 202-314-3407
  E-Mail: Dianne_Bonanno@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jan 16 - 29, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Data Analysis and Modeling Techniques

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: What is a Model? In the world of Analytics, models can be powerful tools. They allow an analyst to understand an outcome, gain an understanding of what may be contributing to or influencing it, and how effective any potential change may be. Data Analysis and Modeling Techniques will provide you with some of the core tools used to analyze data. Learn not only the techniques, but how to interpret them to answer your organization's toughest questions. Enroll Today!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: customerservice@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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  Jan 21 - 23, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Fundamentals of Best Value/Trade-Off Source Selection

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: A critical step in the acquisition process is selecting the right contractor. This three-day course by Acquisition Solutions, Inc., includes lectures, class discussions, case study analysis and practice during individual and team exercises. Successfully complete a source selection in a performance-based acquisition using best-value, trade-off analysis. Learn how the evaluation process in a performance-based acquisition differs compared to a traditional acquisition. Understand the key discriminators in performance-based buying. Develop documents to include hands-on drafting of a "Source Selection Decision Document". Every attendee will receive a copy of the book "Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection".
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Alyssa Barnes
  Phone number: 404-586-6383
  E-Mail: Alyssa_Barnes@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jan 26 - 27, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Introduction

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to develop effective presentations and deliver them professionally using today's screen projection technology. Working with this application, participants explore the functions of the software and the communications principles that lead to dynamic slide shows. Participants learn such basics as creating and saving a presentation, adding new slides, using templates, editing slides, working with graphics and clip art, and adding speaker notes.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Dianne Bonanno
  Phone number: 202-314-3407
  E-Mail: Dianne_Bonanno@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jan 26 - 28, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
  Adobe InDesign

  Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
  Description: InDesign is a powerful page layout application that offers many features designed to simplify complicated design tasks. Topics in this course include creating master pages, applying paragraph and character styles, and laying out text and graphics in frames. The course covers how to flow text across pages for reports and newsletters and spell-checking documents. Other topics include applying color to text for maximum effectiveness and learning to create and edit gradients. Adobe InDesign supports native Photoshop and Illustrator files, so images will not need to be converted to another format. This class is for desktop publishers who want to use a cutting-edge desktop publishing program to create flyers, reports and brochures.
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Dianne Bonanno
  Phone number: 202-314-3407
  E-Mail: Dianne_Bonanno@grad.usda.gov
  Web site: http://www.grad.usda.gov

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  Jan 30 - Mar 22, 2009 in Online, D.C.
  Cost Principles: 2 CFR 220 (A-21), 225 (A-87), 230 (A-122), and FAR 31.2

  Sponsored by Management Concepts
  Description: Complete federal grants training from your home or office while enjoying virtual, asynchronous interaction with an experienced instructor and your peers. Cost Principles Online covers all of the same learning objectives and topics as the classroom without the travel expense. View all upcoming online and classroom sessions now!
  
  Contact Information:
  Name: Customer Service
  Phone number: 703-790-9595
  E-Mail: customerservice@managementconcepts.com
  Web site: http://www.managementconcepts.com/portal/serv...

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