This 5-day training course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to properly control, monitor and assess an organization’s IT systems to maintain security and smooth operations. In addition, students will be led through all the exam objectives so that they are properly prepared to handle the CISA certification exam when they sit for it. Should I Take This Course? This course is intended for: Auditors Managers Informat...

Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing federal procurements, from the issuance of the solicitation to contract closeout. This course is specifically tailored for procurement professionals who desire both a strong overview of federal contracts, including GSA Schedules, and a current and in-depth understanding of the legal, policy, and performance issues associated with government contracts. You will...

Find out how to properly track applicant data to avoid costly and damaging discrimination findings.Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to track applicant data for their affirmative action plans. However, even companies who properly track applicant data treat the process as a purely recordkeeping exercise. Failure to maintain proper and robust information regarding applicant disposition is the most common error employers can ma...

Luzerne County Community College will host a train-the-trainer program on suicide prevention, “QPR Gatekeeper Trainer Certification Course,” through which participants become certified trainers of the industry-leading QPR (Question Persuade Refer) approach to suicide prevention. The training will include an overview of research that led to development of this program, new and promising approaches to suicide prevention, national and...

This timely one-day conference is intended to provide new evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment, including many newly approved biologic therapies and surgery of common arthritic, rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Local experts and renowned invited speakers, nationally known for their clinical and clinical research achievements, will provide state of the art summaries. In addition to lectures with questions and...

A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail during this three-day workshop. The “do’s & don’t” of report writing are covered. Field evaluations are conducted. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This worksho...

Overview: A One-Day Training Workshop for professionals to understand techniques and methods to implement UGG requirements, prepare for single audit updates, and glean insights on how to avoid common audit findings. The provisions of the far reaching guidance (2 CFR 200) are applicable for grants and co-operative agreements issued on or after December 26, 2014. Accordingly, grantors and grantees must follow two sets of guidance for the next f...

Capability Statements may be your most important marketing tool. An effectiveCapability Statement can open doors to over $500 billion dollars that will be won in government contracts. Unfortunately, most contractors make the huge mistake of taking the “one size fits all” approach by providing the same generic Capability Statement for every opportunity. Attend this class virtually or in-person at our new office. Do you know how to e...

A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail during this three-day workshop. The “do’s & don’t” of report writing are covered. Field evaluations are conducted. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This worksho...

Close to 600 government financial professionals and their counterparts in the private sector will convene to discuss fraud detection, data analytics, cyber security, improper payments and enterprise risk management. A sampling of sessions include: “Proactive Use of Data Analytics in Audits, Fraud Prevention and Detection,” addressing how to identify high-risk transactions and initiate investigations, ultimately reducing fraud, wast...