MAS - Beacon Training Services, Inc. - 47QREA24D000E

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

F e d e r a l A c q u i s i t i o n S e r v i c e A u t h o r i z e d F e d e r a l S u p p l y S c h e d u l e F S S P r i c e l i s t

BEACON TRAINING SERVICES, INC.

1229 MOHAWK TRAIL

RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75080

972.404.0069

WWW.BEACONTRAINING.COM

Women-Owned Small Business

MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE

FEDERAL SUPPLY GROUP: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FSC CODE: U006

Contract Number: 47QREA24D000E Period Covered by Contract: April 3, 2024 thru April 2, 2029 Pricelist current through Modification PO-0001, dated April 4, 2024

Contractor Contact Administrator:

Tricia Danielsen tricia@beacontraining.com 972.404.0069

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1a. TABLE OF AWARDED SIN 1b. Identification of the lowest priced model and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract 1c. Description of Proposed Hourly Rates

2. MAXIMUM ORDER

3. MINIMUM ORDER

4. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

5. POINT OF PRODUCTION

6. DISCOUNT FROM LIST

7. QUANTITY DISCOUNT

8. PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS

9. FOREIGN ITEMS

10a.TIME OF DELIVERY 10b.EXPEDITED DELIVERY 10c.OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY 10d.Urgent Requirements

11.F.O.B. TERMS

12.ORDERING ADDRESS

12b.ORDERING PROCEDURES

13. PAYMENT ADDRESS

14. WARRANTY PROVISION

15. EXPORT PACKING CHARGES

16. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR

17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION

18a.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATES OF PARTS PRICE

LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST PRICES

18b.TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES

19. LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS

20. LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS

21. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

22a.SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES ( E.G., RECYCLED

CONTENT, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND/OR REDUCED POLLUTANTS

22b.Section 508 Compliance

23. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER

24. NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

(SAM) DATABASE

ABOUT BEACON

Beacon Training Services is a woman-owned small business and a recognized leader in the training field. Beacon is a global provider of instructor-led live and blended courses specializing in Leadership, Project Management, IT, Personal and Professional Development, and Desktop training programs.

Clients Beacon’s clients include a long list of government and military agencies including:

• AAFES

• Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines)

• Consumer Product Safety

• Department of Energy

• Department of Transportation

• Department of the Treasury

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Interior

• Health and Human Services

• GSA

• Social Security Administration

• Veterans Administration

Services Courses are taught by instructors with real-world experience. We provide both customized and off-the-shelf classes. An alternative is a blended approach utilizing both online and instructor-led which reduces the amount of time in a live classroom. We ensure the solution matches the needs of your audience, budget and geographical requirements. Customized training can be quoted on a fixed price (per class) or labor hour basis.

We provide complimentary assistance in coordination of course logistics and administration, ensuring classes will run smoothly.

Learn more at our website – www.beacontraining.com

C u s t o m e r I n f o r m a t i o n

1a. TABLE OF AWARDED SIN

SINS DESCRIPTION

611430

TRAINING SERVICES: INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING, WEB BASED TRAINING AND

EDUCATION COURSES, COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND TEST ADMINISTRATION

LEARNING MANAGEMENT, INTERNSHIPS

ANCILLARY ANCILLARY SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES

OLM ORDER LEVEL MATERIALS

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract

SIN

PRODUCT

NUMBER PRODUCT NAME GSA NET PRICE

ANCILLARY WKBAC Course Workbook $25.00

ANCILLARY OWKAI Optional Add. Assessments & Instruments $25.00

1c. Description of Proposed Hourly Rates

Technical Writer Functional Responsibility: Writes and edits technical reports, training materials, and/or manuals for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication. This person researches and analyzes available literature and verifies copy with appropriate departments and may coordinate production and distribution of materials.

Tasks:

1. Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

2. Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

3. Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

4. Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.

5. Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods of reproduction and binding.

6. Work with technical staff to make products easier to use, thus need fewer instructions.

7. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

8. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

9. Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

10. Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.

11. Get usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers.

12. Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.

13. Assist in laying out material for publication.

14. Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.

15. Review manufacturer’s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, service of equipment.

16. Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years’ Experience: 2 Years

Administrative Assistant Functional Responsibility: In addition to secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position will provide administrative support to overall project staff. The Administrative Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

Tasks:

1. Aids executive in staff capacity by coordinating office services, such as personnel, budget preparation and control, housekeeping, records control, and special management studies: Studies management methods in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures, or implement cost reductions.

2. Analyzes unit operating practices, such as recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, suggestion systems, personnel and budgetary requirements, and performance standards to create new systems or revise established procedures.

3. Routes and distributes incoming mail and email.

4. Operates fax machines, videoconferencing and phone systems, and other office equipment.

5. Uses computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications

6. Analyzes jobs to delimit position responsibilities for use in wage and salary adjustments, promotions, and evaluation of workflow.

7. Studies methods of improving work measurements or performance standards.

8. Coordinates collection and preparation of operating reports, such as time-and – attendance records, terminations, new hires, transfers, budget expenditures, and statistical records of performance.

9. Prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solution of administrative problems.

10. Issues and interprets operation policies.

11. Reviews and answers correspondence.

12. May assist in preparation of budget needs and annual reports of organization.

13. May interview job applicants, conduct orientation of new employees, and plan training programs.

14. May direct services, such as maintenance, repair, supplies, mail, and files.

15. May compile, store, and retrieve management data using computer.

Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma Minimum Years’ Experience: 1 year

Training Coordinator Functional Responsibility: Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing training programs and services; develops and evaluates training methodology and curriculum content.

Tasks:

1. May conduct needs assessment that determines what types of training should be provided to employees.

2. May be involved in designing and developing training programs that will be used in on the job training, professional development and more.

3. Responsible for developing a calendar that details what type of training opportunities are being offered.

4. Provide information regarding what classes are being offered, what participants can expect to learn, what prerequisites are necessary, and where classes will be held.

5. Responsible for keeping track of when training spaces are in use and ensuring that no double-booking problems occur.

6. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication abilities, the ability to multitask and outstanding organizational skills.

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years’ Experience: 3 Years

Editor Functional Responsibility: Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability. Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Plan the contents of training course and materials according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

Tasks:

1. Directs and coordinates activities of writers engaged in preparing technical, scientific, medical, or other material for publication in conjunction with or independent from manufacturing, research, and related activities: Analyzes developments in specific field to determine need for revisions, corrections, and changes in previously published materials, and development of new materials.

2. Confers with customer representatives, vendors, executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications, determine specific or general subject material to be developed for publication, and resolve problems concerned with developing and publishing subject material.

3. Assigns staff writer or contracts with specialist in subject area to produce draft of manuscript.

4. Supervises staff writers and delineates standard procedures for gathering data and writing.

5. Verify facts, using standard reference sources.

6. Develop story and content ideas while being mindful of the audience.

7. Reviews draft of manuscript or document and makes recommendations for changes.

8. May edit and correct final draft to prepare for printing or publication.

9. May perform duties similar to those supervised.

10. May select or recommend graphics, such as drawings, diagrams, pictures, and charts to illustrate manuscript or document.

11. May specialize in particular type of publication, such as manuals, handbooks, articles, or proposals.

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years’ Experience: 3 Years

Instructional Designer Functional Responsibility: Designs and develops instructional material for customer training courses. Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Able to utilize multimedia technology and authoring tools when creating training courses.

Tasks:

1. Design and develop instructor-led training program and online help for a software application.

2. Work with SMEs to design and develop effective and creative content

3. Able to digest and analyze a wide range of information to create effective learning solutions and courses.

4. Assess not only what information is relevant and accurate, but how to best present it in a computer format.

5. Support training materials using company styles, standards, and development tools.

6. Ensure that all information is consistent, easy to understand, and well organized.

7. Proofread and edit own work and work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of documentation.

8. Serve in a dual role of both software designer and as a teacher.

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years’ Experience: 5 Years

Subject Matter Expert Functional Responsibility: Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to training course development or customization. Oversees the development, testing, and implementation of the training course, and validates the final product satisfies the defined requirements. Reviews technical documentation prior to distribution to end-users, and ensures their subject area is accurately represented.

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years’ Experience: 6 Years

2. MAXIMUM ORDER

SIN MOL

611430 $1,000,000 Ancillary $250,000

OLM $300,000

3. MINIMUM ORDER

$100

4. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

48 State, D.C.

5. POINT OF PRODUCTION

Richardson, TX

6. DISCOUNT FROM LIST

Government Net Prices (discounts already deducted)

7. QUANTITY DISCOUNT

None

8. PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS

Net 30 Days

9. FOREIGN ITEMS

None

10a.TIME OF DELIVERY Contact Contractor

10b.EXPEDITED DELIVERY Contact Contractor

10c.OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY Contact Contractor

10d.Urgent Requirements Contact Contractor

11.F.O.B. TERMS

Destination

12.ORDERING ADDRESS

Beacon Training Services, Inc.

1229 Mohawk Trail Richardson, Texas 75080

12b.ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering procedures: See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

Prospective students should contact the Beacon Training Services, Inc. office at: (972) 404-0069 to enroll. Prospective students whose federal employer is paying for the course should contact their Training Officer or HR Representative to coordinate payment authorization.

Training Officers and HR Representatives should contact the Beacon Training Review, GSA Account Manager to provide enrollment and payment authorization. Contact information is listed below:

GSA Account Manager-Diana Stein Ph: 972.404.0069 Cell: 214-793-8497

13. PAYMENT ADDRESS

Beacon Training Services, Inc.

1229 Mohawk Trail Richardson, Texas 75080

14. WARRANTY PROVISION

Standard Commercial Warranty Terms & Conditions

15. EXPORT PACKING CHARGES

Not applicable.

16. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR

Not applicable.

17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION

Materials and software are nontransferable.

18a.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATES OF

PARTS PRICE LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST PRICES

Not applicable.

18b.TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES Not applicable.

19. LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS

Beacon Training Services, Inc. (972-404-0069).

20. LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS

Not applicable.

21. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Not applicable.

22a.SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES ( E.G., RECYCLED CONTENT, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND/OR REDUCED

POLLUTANTS

None.

22b.Section 508 Compliance If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available for the information and communications technology (ICT) products and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) ICT accessibility standards can be found at: http://www.Section508.gov/.

23. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER

C9NWN3MNZW17

24. NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE.

Beacon Training Services, Inc. is registered in the SAM database.

A t t a c h m e n t 1 : L a b o r C a t e g o r y P r i c i n g

SIN Labor Category Title GSA Net Price

611430 *Technical Writer $50.95 611430 *Administrative Assistant $30.57 611430 Training Coordinator $76.43 611430 Editor $76.43 611430 Instructional Designer $142.66 611430 Subject Matter Expert $152.85

SCLS Eligible SCLS Equivalent Code - Title WD Number *Administrative

Assistant 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 05-2509

*Technical Writer 30461 – Technical Writer I 15-5227

The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) is applicable to this contract and it includes SCLS applicable labor categories. The prices for the indicated (**) SCLS labor categories are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number(s) identified in the SCLS matrix. The prices awarded are in line with the geographic scope of the contract (i.e. SCLS).

BEACON TRAINING SERVICES

Attachment 2 Training Course and Materials Pricing

SIN Course Number Course Title Course Description Course Length Maximum No.

Students GSA Net Price Per

Class

611430 100 ASSEMBLER LANGUAGE CODING, BEGINNING

This course introduces you to the skills needed to write assembler programs with the IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM). Learn the concept and use of assembler languages and how to use fixed point and decimal (packed) instructions to perform required programming functions. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 101 ASSEMBLER LANGUAGE CODING, ADV.

This 5-day course introduces students to the intermediate techniques available when using the IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM). Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to: Utilize Boolean logic and logical operations; Dynamically allocate files via SVC 99., Code, assemble and linkedit assembler programs utilizing 64-bit addressing, and other additional topics as needed will be discussed.

Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 102 C PROGRAMMING

In this 5-day course students will learn to: program in C; do calculations; control the flow of execution; modularize a program using functions and files; use arrays, pointers, character strings, structures and bit fields; do text input/output, Participants will understand the basic concepts of "C" programming; gain an understanding of "C" capabilities and features; understand the basic structure of "C" language; apply "C" programming techniques; learn to implement "C" design concepts; demonstrate knowledge of the basic components and techniques needed to create well designed programs. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 103 C PROGRAMMING (ADVANCED)

This 5-day course follows the ANSI C standard and contains many example programs, self-assessment tests for each topic, and programming exercises of increasing level of difficulty with solutions. Participants should have a minimum of 8 months C programming experience. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 104 C++ OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

This is a comprehensive hands-on intro to object oriented programming in C++ for C programmers. In the first module object oriented concepts are introduced. The C++ development environment is demonstrated. The second module covers more advanced topics, including multiple inheritance, templates, and exception handling. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 105 C#, INTRODUCTION

This hands-on C# programming class provides a thorough introduction to the C# language and to implementing enterprise Windows applications using the .NET Framework. Starting with the built in data types, operators and control structures. The focus of this course is on the language itself and its syntax. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 106 CICS FOR APPLICATION PROGRAMMERS

This 5-day course is designed as a basic, comprehensive study of CICS programming. The experienced batch programmer will be introduced to the concepts of on line programming in the CICS environment. Much time is devoted to the topics of CICS screen. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 107 CICS APPLICATION PROGRAMMING,ADVANCED

This seminar, designed for experienced CICS Command Level Application Programmers, Analysts and Designers. This course is designed to explore the more advanced features of CICS. Participants are exposed to functions not widely understood, yet necessary in today's large mainframe environment. Particular attention is paid to some of the more helpful advanced screen handling techniques of CICS.

Topics presented on CICS Recovery Facilities directly affect all CICS programs. Practical examples are given throughout the course. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 108

DB2/SQL APPLICATION PROGRAMMING AND

DESIGN

This course is for application programmers and programmer/analysts who will be using SQL statements in a high level programming language (COBOL, PL/I or C) to manipulate DB2 tables in a CICS/TSO or IMS/DC environment. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 109 JAVA ADVANCED

The Advanced Java topics outline contains details of the more advanced modules in Java. Since the number of JAVA topics is large, and not necessarily related our training coordinates the ability to mix and match topics of interest for students. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 110 JAVA AND XML

Java revolutionized the programming world by providing a platform-independent programming language. XML takes the revolution a step further by providing a platform-independent language for interchanging data. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 111 JAVA DESIGN PATTERNS (FOR J2EE APPLICATI

The J2EE Patterns presented in this course represent best practices for successfully designing reusable software systems. Properly applied, these patterns allow developers to maximize their efficiency and avoid losing valuable time and energy on some common misunderstandings in the Java language. This course teaches design ideas and exemplifies how they are translated to the Java programming language. Thus, the course has a mixture of lengthy code inspections combined with design ideas. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 112

JAVA FOR C/C++

PROGRAMMER,INTRODUCTION TO

This course is designed to give students a solid working base in the latest version of the Java language. Lecture segments are followed by lab exercises to reinforce concepts. This class uses the Java Developer's Kit from Sun Microsystems. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 113 JAVA INTRODUCTION

This 5-day course presents an overview of the Java programming language including applet programming as well as application development for development managers and programmers. One of the biggest advantages to Java is portability. Graphical User interface? No problem! With the Application Window Toolkit, you can develop interfaces that run on many platforms. Java can be used to develop applets that run in a web browser, or stand-alone applications. This course introduces Java to the student with a background in programming. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 114 JAVASCRIPT

This hands-on workshop specifically focuses on the scripting standard based upon the JavaScript language, endorsed by both Microsoft , and Microsoft's Document Object Model (DOM). Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 115 JAVA SWING

This 3-day course gives Java Programmers in-depth coverage of everything needed to take full advantage of Swing, providing detailed descriptions of every class and interface in the Swing packages. It shows how to use all of the components, allowing you to build state-of-the-art user interfaces. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 116 J2EE- JAVA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Developing enterprise applications requires an understanding of many technologies. This course is designed to cover a multitude of concepts with the major parts of the Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) platform covered. In order to understand topics presented in this course, you must understand the Java Language. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 117 J2EE WEB APPLICATIONS - ADV TOPICS

This advanced 3-day course is intended for experienced J2EE web developers that are interested in learning advanced topics related to J2EE web applications. An overview of J2EE technology is provided, followed by hands-on experience using JNDI and JDBC and writing Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and Enterprise JavaBeans. Start-up, shutdown, and basic configuration of the WebLogic Server is covered, including setup for authentication and authorization of users. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 118 JSP,STRUTS, SERVLETS, INTRO

This course provides Java programmers with the skills needed to produce dynamic web applications using JSP and Servlets. JSP and

Servlets are part of the Java2 J2EE specification and provide a very capable alternative to Microsoft s ASP.Net. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 119

KORN SHELL PROGRAMMING WITH SED AND

AWK

This course presents utilities useful in shell scripts. Students learn basic programming concepts within the context of the Korn shell scripting language. More advanced features and its scripting capability are presented next. The course then presents the basics of working with the Stream Editor. Students are given additional material on regular expressions and taught how to use sed to edit files.

Techniques for integrating sed commands into Korn shell scripts are also presented. Next, the course presents the awk programming language. Students learn to write awk scripts to extract data from files and generate reports. In addition, students are shown how they can integrate awk commands and programs into Korn shell programming. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 120 MFC WINDOWS PROGRAMMING FOR C++

This 5-day course presents Windows programming with an object oriented approach using Visual C++ and the MS Foundation Class Library. Module 1 covers the essential elements of Windows programming via an object oriented approach using Visual C++ and the

Microsoft Foundation Class Library. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 121

MQ INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION

PROGRAMM

This course introduces the concepts of commercial messaging and explains how the MQSeries product fits the messaging application model in large networks and in client/server configurations. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 122 MQSERIES PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION

MQSeries Programming is a course that introduces the concepts of commercial messaging and how the MQSeries product fits the messaging application model in large networks and in client/server configurations. First the course introduces the basic concepts and facilities of MQSeries. Day 2 to 4 provides a quick start technical introduction for application development staff. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 123 MQSERIES OVERVIEW

WebSphere MQ (MQSeries) Technical Overview is a course that introduces the concepts of commercial messaging and explains how the MQSeries product fits the messaging application model on a single system, in large networks and in a client/server. In this course students learn the characteristics and benefits of applications that utilize messaging and queuing with MQSeries. This includes remote communication, unit of work and security considerations. The course introduces the concepts and techniques for best using MQSeries.

Topics are applicable to the most environments supported by MQSeries. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 124 MVS/JCL INTRODUCTION

This course covers MVS Job Control Language and contains many examples, self-assessment tests for each topic, and 38 programming exercises of increasing level of difficulty with solutions. You must have experience in programming to succeed in this course. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 125 MVS TSO CLIST

This course covers the use of Command Lists in the Time Sharing Option. Commands and Command Lists are covered in detail. REXX and

Edit Macros are introduced. There are no prerequisites, however ISPF knowledge is desirable. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

Programming /IT

SIN Course Number Course Title Course Description Course Length Maximum No.

Students GSA Net Price Per

Class

611430 126 MVS/TSO/ISPF

This course presents a detailed exposure to the Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF). Browse and edit datasets. Create, delete, rename and copy datasets. Create, delete, rename and copy datasets. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 127 MVS UTILITIES

The course covers the standard MVS utilities and contains many example programs, self-assessment tests for most topics, and programming exercises. Students need fundamental programming skills to succeed in this course. Objectives for the student to learn: -process data set dispositions with IEFBR14 - copy sequential datasets with IEBGENER - print or punch sequential or partitioned datasets with IEBPTPCH - make copies of partitioned data sets with IEBCOPY - update members of partitioned data sets with IEBUPDTE - compare two sequential or partitioned data sets with IEBCOMPR - list directories, VTOC entries, or catalog entries with IEHLIST - create copies of sequential or partitioned data sets with IEHMOVE, - catalog, uncatalog, scratch, or rename data sets with IEHPROGM - process VSAM and non-VSAM data sets with IDCAMS. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 128 POWERBUILDER, INTRO

This intensive hands-on course is designed for application programmers responsible for the design and implementation of client/server applications using PowerBuilder 8. Prerequisites include: Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system; Introduction to SQL, or equivalent experience: and Experience in a programming language. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 129 POWERBUILDER, ADV.

This course introduces you to advanced techniques used to develop business applications with PowerBuilder 8.This course is for application programmers responsible for the design and implementation of client/server applications using PowerBuilder. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Create standard reports. Create RichText, nested and composite style, create Data Windows, and use a variety of techniques to test, debug, and analyze PowerBuilder applications. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 130

OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

WITH

Using a balanced blend of lecture and exercises this 3- day course teaches essential object-oriented concepts and their application within a practical analysis and design process. The most common analysis and design methods are presented, including use case analysis, problem domain analysis, activity diagramming, interaction diagramming, and the application of design heuristics and patterns. Using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to produce analysis and design modeling deliverables is also covered. The course also provides a brief introduction to object database technologies and distributed objects. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on techniques that improve system adaptability and component reuse. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 131

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING USING

JAVA

This course will familiarize you with how to use Java according to the top Object-Oriented Programming principles. A balanced blend of lectures and programming exercises provides in-depth understanding as well as hands-on experience. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of object-oriented design through Java. Through a non-trivial hands-on application, the student will learn to apply the concepts to real world problems. The course stresses common methodology techniques like use-case driven design, responsibility driven design, and object modeling in UML (Unified Modeling Language) while demonstrating these concepts in concrete Java program examples. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 132

ORACLE: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING

TECHNIQUES

This advanced Oracle PL/SQL training helps PL/SQL programmers take advantage of language features, advanced techniques, and packages and facilities provided by Oracle to develop and tune efficient and effective PL/SQL subprograms. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 133 ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Managing and supporting complex Oracle databases requires specialized skills in performance and system management. This course is designed to teach students how to create, maintain, and administer an Oracle database. How to administer users, perform backups, recover a database, and use of the Data Dictionary is also discussed. The course makes extensive use of the DBA tool SQL*DBA. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 134 ORACLE DATABASE - PERFORMANCE & TUNING

In this course students will clearly define the various methodologies one can use to tune an Oracle Database. It covers the various components of an Oracle Database where potential performance bottlenecks could occur and how to monitor and tune them. In addition, the course covers all Oracle 10g performance related features along tuning application code such as SQL or PL/SQL. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 135 ORACLE DEVELOPER FORMS

In this class you will learn how to create and test Oracle Forms applications and how to specify custom designed screens with menus and special features. Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to; Build and test interactive applications based on Forms modules; Understand and use the Developer/2000 to create and modify screen layouts ("forms");Demonstrate the use of the

Forms Layout Editor; Develop menus; Use library "functions"; establish templates; Customize forms with graphical user input items, such as check boxes, list items and radio groups; Create input and text items; Use various types window structures ("blocks"); Identify the different types of triggers and know when to use them; Modify data access by creating event-related triggers; and Construct a custom message. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 136 OWASP - ASP

This course guides the participant through the top ten security vulnerabilities from OWASP top ten list. The course explains the vulnerability, provides samples of the flaw, provides solutions to protect the application and provides tests to check site security. This course involves hand-on demonstrations and labs. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 137

OWASP-JSP APPLICATIONS,

( BUILDING SECURE)

With recent security breaches everywhere, data security is on the minds of many consumers and executives alike. There are many ways in which attackers can obtain data and exploiting vulnerabilities in custom application code is common. Regardless of whether you need

PCI compliance, regulatory compliance, or simply want to protect your systems, this course is essential for your custom application developers. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 138 PERL PROGRAMMING, INTRODUCTION TO

This course covers the fundamentals of the Perl programming language. Students are introduced to the basic language syntax with complex examples that will be understood by the end of the class. Scalars and their different types are introduced with associated operators and built-in functions. Lists and arrays are then covered with list manipulating functions and rules, followed by user-defined sub-routines. The next component covered will be associative arrays (hashes) and hash functions. An extensive coverage of regular expressions follows. The course finishes with a study of additional control structures, file I/O, and file and directory manipulating functions. The course is best suited to a UNIX / Linux environment, but may also be run in a Windows environment with ActiveState Perl.

Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 139 PERL PROGRAMMING, ADVANCED

This Perl Programming course explains complex data structures, showing how references can be used to build structures that are multi-dimensional combinations of arrays and hashes. Next, data manipulation techniques are discussed; this includes advanced techniques for searching, sorting and data conversion. This discussion continues with parsing techniques, including special requirements for HTML and

XML files. Next, Object-Oriented programming is discussed from a Perl perspective. This discussion carries into the development of packages and modules. In this section, students learn how to develop modules that are suitable for general distribution, including CPAN.

This is supported by the next topic on Plain Old Documentation, or POD, which is the Perl standard for documentation. Utilities for converting POD files to other formats, such as man pages and HTML, are included. Finally, students are taught how to integrate C/C++

Programming Language functions into Perl programs and how to embed Perl programs into C/C++ programs. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 140 SHAREPOINT DEV. 1

This course is designed for individuals who will need to access information on a Microsoft SharePoint team site or for individuals who may need to create and manage a team website. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $1,741.06

611430 141 SHAREPOINT DEV. 2

This course is designed for individual contributors or departmental staff in a variety of job roles, such as administrative assistants, functional or operations managers, with basic SharePoint skills, and who have the responsibility for managing basic SharePoint sites using the out-of-the-box functionality provided by the built-in SharePoint Designer templates, and who now want to extend or create SharePoint sites with functionality by incorporating server web controls, data controls, customized workflows, and administration. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $1,741.06

611430 142 SQL, INTRO

This course will introduce the student to Relational Database design techniques, including Entity Relationship Modeling, Normalization, and Data Integrity concepts. Students will learn how to use Oracle s SQL*Plus to create database tables and execute queries through the use of SQL's Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML). There are several hands-on labs in this course that will provide the student with the opportunity to practice and perfect the knowledge of Oracle that they will gain during this course.

Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 143 SQL,ADV.

Advanced topics include the study of Oracle s database architecture, including schemas, objects, and the Data Dictionary. Students will demonstrate building and executing Stored Procedures and Functions while utilizing Oracle s PL/SQL. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 144 UNIX FUNDAMENTALS & KORN SHELL PROG

This course covers UNIX operating system and Korn shell from a user perspective. Various utilities associated with the Korn shell will be discussed, including the vi editor. Prerequisites: UNIX Commands and Utilities. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 145 UNIX POWER USERS

This workshop seminar is designed for UNIX users who wish to gain more advanced UNIX knowledge and skills. While specific shell programming and system administration skills will not be taught, the material that is covered will be useful in both of those areas as well.

Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 146 UNIX PROGRAMMING (USING C) ADVANCED

This course emphasizes topics required for writing stand-alone applications, although some topics are applicable in a networked client/server environment. This class is for experienced C programmers who want to develop C language applications in a Unix environment. Knowledge of and/or experience with Unix to at least an intermediate level is highly recommended. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

SIN Course Number Course Title Course Description Course Length Maximum No.

Students GSA Net Price Per

Class

611430 147 VISUAL C# .NET, INTRODUCTION TO

Visual C# .NET is a simple object-oriented programming language that combines the simplicity of Visual Basic with the power of C++. This 5-day course will cover the C# language using Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework. Students will learn to use the C# language to build applications in a Windows operating system environment. The course assumes you already are familiar with key programming concepts such as, variables, and programming constructs. The class is code intensive and will bring you up to speed to begin creating next-generation applications and Web services very quickly. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 148 WEBLOGIC APPLICATION PROGRAMMING

This course is an intro to writing J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) applications using BEA's WebLogic Server. An overview of J2EE technology is followed by hands-on experience using JNDI, JDBC and writing Servlets, JavaServer Pages and Enterprise JavaBeans. Start-up, shutdown, and basic configuration of the WebLogic Server is covered, including setup for authentication and authorization of users.

Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 149 WEBSPHERE MQ ADMINISTRATION

WebSphere MQ (MQSeries) System Administration Seminar is a course for System Administrators, operating and technical support staff installing and tailoring the MQSeries product in the UNIX & Windows environments. Most of the course contents also apply to other platforms such as z/OS, VSA, AS/400, TANDEM, VAX/VMS. The course is using machine exercises where the customer facilities are available. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 150 WINDOWS COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is Microsoft s new framework for building distributed systems. It unifies and builds on the diverse set of existing distribution mechanisms, which include ASP.NET Web services and .NET Remoting. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 151 XML INTRODUCTION TO

This 3-day course introduces you to XML (extensible Markup Language), however, in order to understand XML, you need some background. In this course you start by looking at what the term markup means, then learn about the idea of generalized markup. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 152 XML ADVANCED

This course is for students who are already working with XML or have attended a 1-day XML Overview course. It will teach you the programming basics of XML: its syntax, the XML document as an object tree, applying a content model to an XML document, and how to use XML style sheets to transform a document. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 15 $1,741.06

611430 200

ADVANCED AND APPLIED PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

This instructor-led, simulation-based, training class is for experienced project management practitioners who wish to apply and enhance their project management skills. The course is designed to re-introduce essential project management processes followed by hands-on application of skills using both a course case study and a project simulation tool. Participants will take a realistic project from inception

(initiation) through completion (closure). Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

2 day 20 $3,288.66

611430 201

BUILDING POSITIVE PROJECT

CUSTOMER/STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

In this course, participants will be introduced to fundamental and advanced stakeholder management techniques that must be applied in the project environment. After an introduction to the better practices for each learning unit, course attendees will apply these principles via relevant individual and team exercises. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 202

BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND REQUIREMENTS

GATHERING

This course describes the Business System Life Cycle and presents practical ways to gather system requirements and analyze user needs.

The student will practice techniques for interviewing end users of the system to drive out system requirements. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 203 BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT

This workshop reviews the processes, techniques and provides a realistic and usable method of developing the documentation of this initial project assessment. It is designed to provide those responsible for developing the justification for projects, a better understanding of the practical techniques they can use to obtain project approval. These include project scope definition, feasibility analysis, business and technical viability analysis. The class achieves its results through presentation, discussion and team exercises. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 204 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS

This course provides definitions, concepts, and practices related to business intelligence and analytics. The course is designed to expose the participant to the basic tools and techniques for determining appropriate data, data collection, data normalization, data storage, and data access for business intelligence analysis. The course provides examples of business intelligence tools and the presentation of information for business decision-making. Working with the client, examples can be provided to participants directly applicable to their organizational area. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 205 CONSULTING SKILLS FOR BUSINESS ANALYSTS

In today's ever changing business environment, customers and developers may be across the hall or halfway around the world, the Business Analyst is critical to the success of the organization. This course focuses on the practical skills needed by today's Business

Analyst to be able to effectively interact with their business stakeholders to produce excellent business solutions. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 206 COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

A key aspect of a project lies in the ability of the sponsor (often the Project Manager) to present a case for why a project is needed. Many projects are authorized on well-meaning benefits, but often, when the project is completed, the “benefits” are seldom realized.

Managing the client’s (or manager’s) expectations requires a realistic approach to estimating anticipated project benefits. This workshop is designed to cover the foundation methods, tools and techniques for justifying a project. It also will provide a better understanding of the practical techniques that can be used to obtain project approval. The class achieves its results through presentation, discussion, team exercises and the option to apply the methods on participants’ current projects. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 207 CREATING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

This course presents the basic principles of excellent documentation for use in an IT environment based on matching each type of documentation to its intended audience. Various types of documentation are discussed including technical reports, training material for computer systems, maintenance and reference documentation and documentation to accompany presentations. Alternate delivery methods are also discussed including on-line and web-based documentation. Course can be delivered in-person or virtually through a webinar format.

1 day 20 $2,901.76

611430 208 EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT

The course structure effectively combines…