PMFORUM Breaking News
Breaking News in the Project Management World
Monday, March 15, 2010
Huge Project Management Training Contract awarded to Learning Tree in USA
Reported by Dave Maurer in
Northern Virginia
Learning Tree International announced on Thursday, 11 March 2010 that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the company a contract for delivering FAC-P/PM training to VA employees nationwide. FAC-P/PM (Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers) is a U.S. government--specific project and program management qualification that has been mandated throughout the U.S. Government by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
With this contract, the VA has taken the lead to dramatically improve the management of its programs and projects, meet increased demands, and improve accountability. The VA's ultimate goal is the timely development and deployment of information systems that more effectively serve the nation's veterans. In a competitive solicitation, the VA selected the performance solution designed by Learning Tree to support this endeavor. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with a total value of up to $60 million. Learning Tree estimates revenues of between $10 and $15 million for the contract's base year. Training under this contract began February 22, 2010.
According to Learning Tree president Don
Berbary (pictured right), "Learning Tree is pleased to be awarded this
contract to deliver our FAC-P/PM training solution which we designed and
developed to address the specific needs of the federal acquisition workforce
across the entry, journeyman and senior/expert competency levels. Our approach
was guided by a senior Federal Executive Board made up of former government
executives and experienced Learning Tree subject- matter experts. With the award
of the VA contract, Learning Tree has further established itself as a leading
training partner for the Federal Government in its efforts to ensure compliance
with the FAC-P/PM mandate to improve accountability and performance on federal
capital investments."
Learning Tree has awarded subcontracts to Grant Thornton of Alexandria, Virginia and Element K of Rochester, New York for certain tasks under this contract.
Based in Reston, Virginia, USA, and founded in 1974, Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) is a leading provider of training to managers and information technology professionals. Learning Tree develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on people and project management; leadership and business skills; Web development; operating systems; databases; networking; IT security; and software development. Courses are presented globally at Learning Tree Education Centers and on site at client facilities, and are available live to remote course participants through Learning Tree AnyWare(TM), the Company's proprietary e-learning platform. For more information visit www.learningtree.com.
Learning Tree International announced on Thursday, 11 March 2010 that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the company a contract for delivering FAC-P/PM training to VA employees nationwide. FAC-P/PM (Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers) is a U.S. government--specific project and program management qualification that has been mandated throughout the U.S. Government by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
With this contract, the VA has taken the lead to dramatically improve the management of its programs and projects, meet increased demands, and improve accountability. The VA's ultimate goal is the timely development and deployment of information systems that more effectively serve the nation's veterans. In a competitive solicitation, the VA selected the performance solution designed by Learning Tree to support this endeavor. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with a total value of up to $60 million. Learning Tree estimates revenues of between $10 and $15 million for the contract's base year. Training under this contract began February 22, 2010.
Learning Tree has awarded subcontracts to Grant Thornton of Alexandria, Virginia and Element K of Rochester, New York for certain tasks under this contract.
Based in Reston, Virginia, USA, and founded in 1974, Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) is a leading provider of training to managers and information technology professionals. Learning Tree develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on people and project management; leadership and business skills; Web development; operating systems; databases; networking; IT security; and software development. Courses are presented globally at Learning Tree Education Centers and on site at client facilities, and are available live to remote course participants through Learning Tree AnyWare(TM), the Company's proprietary e-learning platform. For more information visit www.learningtree.com.