Two-day seminars covering the basics of foreign military sales are hosted by Federal Publications Inc., approximately once a month in rotating cities. The cost of these seminars is approximately $1,000 per participant (as of January 2011).
The curriculum for any basic instruction in this area should cover U.S. law and policy, the export process, fees and commissions. Additionally, they should cover the process for seeking and obtaining State Department clearance for exports.
The U.S. government through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency offers additional and ongoing educational opportunities. Additional information is also available through the Center for Civil-Military Relations, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Defense Resource Management Institute, International Defense Acquisition Resource Management Program, Global Center for Security Cooperation and other agencies.