The objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of conduits, valves and gates in the context of the operation, maintenance and design of dams and dam safety. Emphasis will be placed on issues related to the design, construction, and performance of conduits, values, and gates types commonly used at dams. Case histories and practical exercises will be used to enhance learning of the purposes and features of conduits, valves, a...

Join Google and Carahsoft to see how machine learning is being applied to help optimize everyday experiences. Google is a pioneer in ML and AI, pushing the boundaries of AI with DeepMind projects. This road show will cover the following topics:What is ML, what is it not?How do ML and AI differ?Quick overview of key APIs with example use cases:Translate API- how web developers can increase accessibility in multiple languages without having to m...

Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms. Provides comprehensive coverage of the FAR for new users and an advanced treatment of specific issues for experienced contract professionals. Course includes an explanation and demonstration of how to use the FAR online for research...

All course materials and handouts will be provided to students on CD ROM. Please bring a laptop computer that is equipped with a CD ROM with you to the class. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact the respective meeting planner as soon as possible. There will be a limited number of laptops available for use through NDIA, so please call early. Overview The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense...

Who should attend: CFOs, Directors, Managers in functional areas of Contract Administration, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Consulting. Any organization who are required to submit their incurred costs to the Federal Government What you will learn: What contractors must know about the Incurred Cost Submission ICS, including analysis of ICS Model Schedules, Contract Costs, and Rate Structures. A step-by-step guide to the preparation and fil...

This two-day course will prepare functional managers and analytic practitioners to finally make sense of data analytics and take control of the analytic process. “Transforming Data to Decisions” develops core skills for data analytics and lays the foundation for data-intensive analytic projects that deliver insight, clarity, confidence and actionable decision support. Attendees will learn the four major types of problems encountere...

On August 27-29, 2013: SOAR to great heights with the EEOC's EXCEL Conference, the premier training conference for EEO Managers, supervisors, practitioners, human resources professionals, attorneys & ADR specialists. NEW to EXCEL 2013 is an EEO track tailored for the private sector, providing additional training opportunities for the HR professional. Downtown Denver will be the host of the 2013 EXCEL Conference at the Sheraton Denver Downt...

LEARN WHAT MANAGERS & PRACTITIONERS REALLY NEEDTO KNOW ABOUT PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS & DATA MININGGet up to speed in data mining faster and more effectively than with any other training program available. Leverage highly valuable and impactful prospective insight from within your existing data through an intensive course series with over 20 years of innovation.If you want to learn what really works in predictive modeling and why you shoul...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...

Benefits Discover how to utilize a variety of public financing mechanisms for development and redevelopment projects. Attend this enlightening seminar and learn how to use improvement districts to finance the increasing public infrastructure and service needs in Colorado communities. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about district organization, authority, governance and financing mechani...