MCR provides integrated program management services to the federal government, among other things. In a statement on the MCR website dated Dec. 4th they released:

“MCR has partnered with American University in Washington, D.C., to create a Senior Program Manager Certificate Program that provides government acquisition executives with leadership training and technical skills for successful integrated program management.”

The Federal Procurement Certification will begin in February 2010. The classes will cost $9000 for six 4-day courses. It appears as though the program is targeting experienced procurement officers, and will ultimately give them the skill set to move into higher-level, executive positions within industry or the military.

In few words, Neil F. Albert, President and CEO of MCR, hinted that there may be a worry that federal procurement executives may be in mass exodus to retirement. Though, this is not confirmed.