“Christoph LLC was instrumental in helping us navigate the very complex request for equitable adjustment (REA) process and helping us get two REA’s approved, resulting in a six-figure dollar increase to our contracts.”
“I’ve sought government contracting help for years and you are absolutely the best for dealing with government contracting. Thanks for the advice today.”
“We were experiencing contracting issues that we needed help with. Local attorneys didn’t understand government contracting. Contracting professionals we knew were puzzled when we presented our circumstances. Christoph was instrumental in advising us in an easy to understand way how to successfully resolve our challenges. Over the years we’ve continued to reach out to Christoph for his expertise.”
Professor Christoph Mlinarchik, JD, CFCM, PMP has taught hundreds of students in the private sector, military, and federal agencies. Federal clients include Department of Defense (DOD), United States Navy, United States Marines Corps, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Treasury, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Park Service (NPS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Library of Congress, Department of Transportation, Office of General Counsel (OGC), and more.
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STUDENT REVIEWS
“Christoph is very knowledgeable, well-spoken, and well-versed in every aspect of the contracting field. Excellent delivery! Excellent job, Christoph!”
“Christoph made the subject matter interesting and understandable while at the same time made it an educational moment—GREAT INSTRUCTOR.”
“Christoph was a great instructor. He has great presentation skills and actually made a rather boring topic interesting. I really enjoyed the class.”
“The best course I HAVE EVER taken on this subject! Real-world discussion. Instructor was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and personable. Spoke in plain English. Wish I had taken this course years ago—very, very helpful.”
“This instructor has a very effective and engaging teaching style that encourages active participation.”
“Exercises were relevant and helpful…sets up a safe and thoughtful environment for voluntary, active participation.”
“Instructor’s expertise was exceptional. Qualifications seem impeccable.”
“Christoph answered questions easily and thoroughly.”
“Christoph is an outstanding instructor—very knowledgeable with excellent communication skills.”
“He motivated the class beyond what I have ever seen in a COR class.”
“I’m very satisfied with what I learned in three days.”
“The interaction between instructor and students were excellent.”
“Mr. Mlinarchik’s class was very well prepared. He also made it fun. It was nice to be instructed from someone with a deep well of experience and knowledge.”
“I recommend this training to all CORs.”
“Great class!”
“Very engaging instructor. Makes contract law—dare I say—fun.”
“I will explore to see if higher-ups will take a class from Christoph!”
“Appreciate your cut-to-the-chase style!”
“I will definitely sign up for more courses with Christoph Mlinarchik.”
“Christoph was an excellent instructor. Not only does he have significant knowledge of contracting within the Government, he also knew how to keep the class engaged.”
“Christoph willingly and fearlessly shared his personal thoughts and did an excellent job explaining the various aspects of contracting in depth.”
“I will certainly be able to use what I’ve learned in preparing future solicitations.”
“There were many tips on how to conduct market research and obtain the service or equipment faster.”
“This is the best COR training course I have attended.”
“I would highly recommend that other Contracting Officers or CORs attend Christoph’s class.”
“The instructor is very knowledgeable, easy to follow, and presents the materials and concepts clearly.”
“I was impressed by the communication skills and level of interaction in the class, and the fashion in which the instructor facilitated the interactiveness.”
“The instructor was refreshing and candid. He also managed to make the topic interesting and kept everyone fully engaged.”
“Honestly, one of the best courses I have taken in my 15+ year Government career. Thank you.”
“Great teacher, great course!”
“Christoph is an outstanding instructor. His knowledge of the subject is excellent!”
“I wish all training courses were this engaging.”
“I would love to take more courses from Christoph in the future, and will certainly recommend him to the Government.”
“Loved his personality and humor!”
“Christoph is an excellent professor!”
“Excellent course—Christoph was very knowledgeable and experienced which conveyed well into practicable, real-world situations.”
“I appreciated Christoph’s unbiased and professional opinions and insights.”
“The instructor, Mr. Mlinarchik, was an outstanding educator and lecturer, teaching an excellent course. Thank you, sir.”
“One of the best COR classes I have taken in my career. Outstanding job!”
“I really enjoyed listening to Christoph. He is knowledgeable and he is entertaining. This class can normally be such a sleeper.”
“Excellent instructor—very helpful and knowledgeable.”
“Christoph is a phenomenal and engaging teacher. He infuses his perspective and personal opinions— which I enjoyed.”
“Outstanding course; thanks for making it so interesting!”
“This is the best class I’ve ever taken.”
“The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and interesting.”
“I wish I could have this instructor for every course.”
“The instructor was very effective in engaging students and keeping it interesting. He also seemed to know the material extremely well. I felt confident that I was receiving the most current and accurate information.”
“Mr. Mlinarchik’s teaching style is innovative, current, and applicable. I enjoyed learning and connecting my work to his lessons about the pre-award process.”
“I learned great real world examples to help me perform my duties.”
“Mr. Mlinarchik is a great instructor and highly recommend any class he teaches.”
“Christoph managed the course well and was very flexible about student needs.”
“His real-world experience gave him considerable credibility.”
“I am very impressed with both the quality of the instructor and the scope of the material.”
“The class far exceeded my expectation.”
“The manner of incorporating a daily review of the key concepts and themes helped with retention of the subject matter. The handouts will be excellent resources to have as I perform my future activities.”
“Instructor great about teaching to the level of the participants (did not show off).”
“I learned a lot of valuable info that I can and will apply in my work.”
“Excellent presentation of the course materials, relevant examples, and discussion made the course extremely beneficial to my work.”
“Great class! Instructor made class very interesting and examples given emphasized key elements repeatedly.”
“I’m not an acquisitions geek, but Christoph kept everything interesting and engaging.”
“Instructor was very engaging and presented the material in an interactive and fun way.”
“This was the best COR training I have ever received.”
“It was interesting, informative, and even fun.”
“The instructor, Christoph, had my attention from start to finish each day.”
“I have been a COR for 8 years and have learned more in this one week than any other training I’ve had in those 8 years.”
“I want to only take Christoph’s classes for now on.”
“Christoph is outstanding.”
“The instructor’s ability to apply the topics to everyday life drove the points home.”
“One of the best classes I’ve ever taken.”
“Mr. Mlinarchik is extremely knowledgeable and current on the subject matter.”
“I learned a great deal and I totally enjoyed the class.”
“I really enjoyed this class. Instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject, prepared, and humorous.”
“Great class! Great instructor!! Very well done!!”
“I am going to see if it is possible to request the instructor for additional training.”
“Great instructor, would recommend for future training.”
“Christoph was outstanding. His ability to impart knowledge and control the learning environment was the best.”
“This class was the best!”
“One of the best classes I have taken.”
“Most instructors just present the material, Christoph went above and beyond to have the class interactive. Great instructor!!!!!!”
“Christoph was very interesting, extremely knowledgeable, made a potentially dull topic very interesting. Really enjoyed this class.”
“The materials helped make things stick and easily remembered.”
“Christoph was a great instructor. Outstanding job applying real world knowledge to liven up otherwise dry material.”
“Very knowledgeable with great pedigree.”
“Professor was very knowledgeable.”
“Instructor was very knowledgeable and up to date.”
“Christoph made the grueling task of learning government contracting humorous and engaging.”
“The instructor was as good as I have ever had in a Gov’t class. Truly outstanding in his ability to present the course content and make the class both enjoyable, an excellent learning experience, and fast-paced.”
“Mr. Mlinarchik was informative, presenting additional “real-world” examples of source selections.”
“Christoph was outstanding– not only knew the topics, but he brought “real life” to the course!”
“I like how when Christoph used examples, he used our command’s name and related them to our business.”
“Recommend more and more of this training because errors in preconceived ideas or hearsay were cleared up with this face-to-face training by a knowledgeable professor.”
“Christoph’s lawyer background was especially appreciated. He was engaging, entertaining, and extremely knowledgeable about the topic.”
“Christoph is an excellent teacher. I didn’t know much about source selection before the class, but now I feel much more comfortable.”
“Great explanation of how to apply knowledge.”
“Great instructor; took a dry subject and made it interesting and fun!!”
“Great class, great instructor.”
“Fabulous lectures! Such a wealth of knowledge!”
“Best class ever on this subject– would like to go to more courses that our instructor might be involved with.”
“I would like to attend more classes by Christoph.”
“Christoph was very energetic and made the material easy to understand.”
“Great training, fantastic instructor– if you can make contract law entertaining, you’re doing something right.”
“Nice presentation of a topic which could have been quite dry. Good job– thanks.”
“Awesome instructor for a topic that can at times be boring. This class was NOT boring!”
“The instructor was very knowledgeable of subject material.”
“Great examples, interesting advice, nice sense of humor, professor did a great job keeping audience engaged.”
“Excellent! So well worth our time. Gave me some things to think about. Christoph was great and really explained everything well with real life examples.”
“Excellent instructor, excellent course. Will recommend to staff and others.”
“Engaging instruction, tailored to interests and industries of participants.”
“Instructor was able to present from a contractor’s and the government’s perspective.”
“Info was presented in an effective manner and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this refresher on the FAR!”
“Excellent class. Very engaging instructor with significant knowledge of government contracting.”