Federal Acquisition InstituteFederal Acquisition InstituteStudent Training Guidebook

1TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAI Mission

1

FAI Vision

1

Introduction

1

Purpose of Guidebook

1

Student Dress Code2

Academic Freedom and Non-Attribution

2

Academic Integrity & Standards of Conduct

2

Travel4

Special Accommodations

5

Training Registration

5

Attendance Policy

6

Course Prerequisites

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Course Assignments

8

Course Completion

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Continuous Learning

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Inclement Weather & Emergency Situations

11

Care of Facilities

12

Virtual Instructor-Led Training

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Training Requirements Identification

12

Contact Information

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FAI Mission
Foster a high-performing, qualified civilian acquisition workforce.

FAI Vision
Be the premier institution of acquisition workforce excellence.

Introduction
FAI is taking all measures to maximize taxpayer dollars, optimize training opportunities for acquisition
workforce members, and leverage resources to increase efficiencies for Federal acquisition workforce
career development opportunities. This is achieved through collaborating across agency boundaries andpartnering with stakeholders to reduce duplicative development efforts. Attendees of FAI-sponsored
instructor-led training - classroom and virtual - shall be civilian agency career or career conditional
employees. Federal contractors are not authorized to attend FAI training.
The Acquisition Workforce Training Fund (AWTF) was established by the Services Acquisition Reform Act
of 2003 (SARA, Public Law 108-136), Section 1412 (41 U.S.C. 1703 (h)(3)(i)), and FAI uses the fund todevelop and deliver training resources to federal acquisition professionals. The AWTF is not used fortraining individuals who are not Federal employees. That individual or that individual’s employer should be
providing the necessary training.

Purpose of Guidebook
This guidebook serves as a resource to Federal civilian agency acquisition workforce students,
acquisition career and training managers, training and development vendors, and others who participate
in FAI-provided instructor-led training. The goal is to ensure all parties are fully cognizant of the policies
and expectations FAI has established for their training.
Students are expected to prepare for, enroll in, and attend instructor-led training in accordance with FAI’s
training enrollment requirements. All students shall conduct themselves and treat others in a professionaland courteous manner at all times during the training event. Students should also consult with theiragency’s Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) who is accountable for the training, certification, andcontinuous learning of an agency’s acquisition workforce to ensure agency-specific requirements arebeing considered and met. ACMs should refer to the FAI ACM Guidebook on FAI.gov for more specificdetails.

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When attending training in the classroom, attire is business casual and students are expected to dressappropriately. Examples of inappropriate attire include: jeans, shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, strapless tops,
excessively short or sheer garments, exposed midriffs, athletic wear, sweat suits, sports team or clothing
displaying sports logos, or any garment displaying inappropriate, abusive or vulgar language or graphics,
etc. Students who dress inappropriately for a training session will be asked to leave the session.
Appropriate cleanliness and grooming is expected of all students. Students should avoid the heavy useof colognes and perfumes that can be a distraction in a training session and cause allergic reactions inother students.
Virtual instructor-led training (vILT) is a training delivered in which a virtual environment. In thisenvironment, instructors facilitate and explain course content materials while ensuring all students areengaged. In a vILT session, student attire and background should be appropriate for display on camera.

Academic Freedom and Non-Attribution
Effective learning requires full and open exchanges of information to include experiences, perspectives,and ideas in a spirit of collaboration among students, instructors, and guest speakers. This policy on
academic freedom and non-attribution creates learning environments where students and instructors areable to openly engage in meaningful dialogue without fear of retribution. When involved in the delivery of
FAI-sponsored instructor-led training, the following non-attribution policy applies to all individuals involvedin attending, delivering, facilitating or involved in the learning event in any other way.
● Students may respectfully express their opinions and experiences concerning current or
proposed policies, regulations, and procedures openly and honestly without fear of repercussion.
● Personal attacks on others’ character, opinions or comments, personality or other personal
attributes shall be avoided and WILL NOT be tolerated at any level.
● Students shall not repeat or associate an individual with any remark or comment that is madeduring the course of instruction. Each student is responsible for treating sensitive points or
privileged information with discretion and shall refrain from repeating such information andcontent, or connecting the speaker with the views expressed outside the classroom group, withanyone to whom the speaker has not entrusted this information.
● Students shall not create audio or video recordings on any devices except on an approved
case-by-case basis, and as pre-authorized by the FAI Training Operations Officer (TOO) toaccommodate students with special needs.

Academic Integrity and Standards of Conduct
All students shall accept full responsibility and credit for their opinions whether expressed orally or inwriting. At the same time, all students are expected to fully acknowledge those ideas, words, andinformation obtained from other sources. It is not anticipated that students would deliberately plagiarize
material.
Absolute integrity is expected of every individual in all academic undertakings. Integrity entails a firm
adherence to a set of values. The values most essential to an academic community are grounded on theconcept of honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others. Academic integrity is
expected not only in formal learning and coursework situations, but in all FAI relationships andinteractions connected to the educational process, including the use of any academic resources provided
for student use.

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A student's submission of work for academic credit indicates that the work was developed by the student.
All outside assistance and citations should be acknowledged and the student's academic position
truthfully reported at all times. In addition, FAI students have a right to expect academic integrity fromeach of their peers. Students shall not:● Misrepresent their work
● Fraudulently or unfairly advance their academic position● Be party to another student's failure in an attempt to maintain academic integrity● Violate the principle of academic integrity in any other manner
Academic Integrity and Standard of Conduct violations include, but are not limited to:● Knowingly representing the work of others (from any source) as one's own● Using, obtaining, or providing unauthorized assistance on examinations, papers, or any otheracademic work
● Fabricating data in support of research or field work
● Forging a signature to certify completion of a course assignment or a recommendation● Misrepresenting one's academic accomplishments● Viewing, removing, or copying any examination materials or any portions thereof by any means,including electronically● The inappropriate or unauthorized use of any and all electronic devices to access information
during examinations or assessments
In the event a civilian agency student is enrolled in and attends a Defense Acquisition University course,
the student is responsible for adhering to DAU Directive 704, Student Academic and Administrative
Policies and Procedures.
Student Submissions
All submitted work shall be the result of a student’s individual effort unless otherwise directed.
Representing another's work as one's own is plagiarism and a violation of academic integrity. If materials
are taken from published sources, the student must clearly and completely cite the source of suchmaterials.
Examinations
No FAI student may take an examination for another student or provide assistance to another student
during an examination.
Course Assignments
Students are encouraged to discuss the content of a course in an effort to help each other to master it,
but no student should receive help in completing a course assignment unless specifically provided
guidance indicates the assignment is a group exercise.
Multiple Courses
If a student submits all or part of the same work, simultaneously, for the determination of a grade in two or
more different courses, the student must notify their representative instructors in the courses involved forapproval of such submissions.
Principles for Computer Use and Network Systems
The use of computers and network systems does not exempt students from the normal requirements of
ethical behavior. Use of computers and network systems shared by many users imposes certain
additional obligations. While rules are built into computer and network systems, such restrictions cannot
eliminate the opportunity for perusal of the work or resources of others.

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Student Behavior
Students shall be respectful and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This includes
but is not limited to:● Being attentive and participating in all training session activities● Abiding by professional standards and courtesy when interacting with faculty, guest lecturers, andother students● Arriving on time, returning promptly from breaks, and staying until the training session day ends
(Reference Student Attendance Policy - Page 10)● Being respectful of the facilities and leaving student areas in the same condition found upon
arrival● Ensuring cell phones and other communicative or electronic devices not used in support of the
instruction or for note-taking are either turned off or set to silent
All learning environments shall be free from any type of behavior which threatens morale, or is rude or
intimidating. Leadership at all levels will ensure strict enforcement of this goal. Every instructor andstudent is personally responsible, through his or her own actions, for full implementation of equal
opportunity principles.
All individuals shall comply with the letter and spirit of Federal Government policies governing equal
opportunity. These policies prohibit discrimination for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, and physical or mental disability, or in retaliation for having participated in activity protected by
the various civil rights laws.
The first step in most cases involving behavior contrary to these principles is to tell someone his or her
behavior is offensive or discriminatory and to give the person a chance to correct the behavior. The chainof authority should be used to raise subsequent or serious incidents of abusive or discriminatory behavior.
Any individual involved in an FAI learning event engaging in inappropriate or offensive behavior will bepromptly addressed. Students and instructors discovering an apparent violation of academic integrity or
standards of conduct should report the matter to FAI’s TOO as soon as possible.
Violations of Academic Integrity & Standards of Conduct
Students that appear to have violated academic integrity or standards of conduct at any level may besubject to penalties outlined in this document and any other related document addressing this topic (i.e.,
DAU Directive 704, Student Academic and Administrative Policies and Procedures ).
The decision authority to determine whether a specific action shall be treated as a violation lies with the
FAI Director and a decision letter will be provided to the student, the student’s supervisor of record, andthe agency Acquisition Career Manager.
Students who violate academic integrity or standards of conduct shall be removed from the training
session and given a failing grade. The student will also be removed from any future sessions for which heor she has confirmed reservations and barred from enrolling in FAI-sponsored instructor-led training for aperiod of one year.

Travel
FAI does not pay any travel or per diem costs (TDY or local travel), or make any associated travel/lodging
arrangements for students. Students are responsible for making, canceling, and reconciling all activities
and expenses associated with their training. Students are expected to follow specific agency travel andtraining policies. Please keep this in mind when searching for and enrolling in classroom training.

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Special Accommodations
Any students requiring special accommodations must contact their agency ACM and FAI at least 45 days
prior to the training session start date. Every reasonable effort to accommodate students with special
needs will be made when the need is identified within the required time frame.
FAI training vendors provide:● Training facilities to accommodate special needs● Large-print materials are available as needed● Course materials prior to a training session as needed
The student’s agency* is responsible for funding the reasonable accommodations for all services anditems such as:● Assistive technology● Assistive furniture● Sign language interpreters* The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under theAmericans with Disabilities Act on October 17, 2002. Question 15 under the section Reasonable Accommodation Related to the Benefits and Privilegesof Employment indicates it is the employer's responsibility to provide the reasonable accommodation for both in-house training and that provided byoutside entities. (http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html.)

Training Registration
The Federal Acquisition Institute Cornerstone onDemand (FAI CSOD) is the recognized civilian agency
training enrollment and acquisition workforce management system. To register for training within FAI
CSOD, students must establish a profile completing all required information to include Federal
organization and supervisor.
Guides for creating profiles and using FAI CSOD are available athttps://www.fai.gov/training/frequently-asked-questions-faqs under the heading FAI Cornerstone
OnDemand (CSOD) FAQs. Further FAI CSOD user task aids are under the subheading Training andhelp desk support.
The Employee Task Aids document further explains how to search for and enroll in instructor-led training
and online training, request training credit for equivalent training, request and manage certifications andwarrants, and more.
Training Requests
Requests for online training require no approval. When students find the desired course, select theRequest button. Then, select the Open Curriculum button to start the course. Finally, select the Launchbutton to begin the module(s) to complete.
Requests for FAI’s instructor-led training sessions - in the classroom or delivered virtually - also have a
low barrier to entry. When students find the desired session, select the blue View Details button to theright of the Session to open the Session Detail box which includes how many seats are available - in realtime - along with other session information. Select the blue Request button at the bottom of the Session
Details box to register for the training. If the View Details button is gray, confirmed seats are no longer
available but students can join the waitlist for the session.
Requests are approved immediately, and students are notified with one of the following automatedmessages:● they have a reserved seat in the training session● they are being placed on a waitlist (because all seats are filled)

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Course Cancellation
FAI makes every effort to avoid canceling training sessions because of the impact on the acquisition
workforce. Unfortunately at times, cancellations are necessary. Students should enroll in FAI training
sessions as soon as possible because FAI must ensure a session is 75% full at least 30 days before it
begins. Should a session not reach this minimum level of registration, FAI makes a decision to postpone
or cancel the session.
Student Waitlist
If there are no vacant seats in a given training session, students may still register for that session, butthey will be placed on a waitlist. Students will be notified if a seat becomes available no less than 5calendar days prior to the session start date at which time the status will change to “Registered.”Students will then receive an email indicating their status has changed.

Attendance Policy
Students shall attend all instructor-led training during the normally designated training session delivery
hours. These are typically 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (Eastern Time). Times may vary for virtual instructor-led
training. In order for the instructor to complete administrative tasks such as attendance, validating
no-show students, and accepting walk-in students all students must arrive on time for the first day of a
training session. Students arriving 30 minutes or more late to the first day of a training session will not be
admitted and will be designated as no-shows incurring the penalty described below. This requirement
applies to both classroom and virtual instructor-led training. This requirement does not apply to
self-paced, online training.
Student welcome letters are sent to each registered student approximately 30 days before the training
session start date by FAI’s commercial training provider. These letters contain detailed information suchas session dates, agenda, training facility information, local amenities, connectivity requirements, etc., asthey relate to a particular session. Additionally:•••

Instructors may provide a further overview of the schedule on the first day of a session
Students must adhere to the time and attendance rules and are expected to be punctual
arriving for a session and when returning from all breaks or exercises
Student travel arrangements must be made to allow for completing all course requirements
and in accordance with start and finish times of the session

Excused Absence
On an exception basis, instructors may grant students up to 5% of the total course hours as an excusedabsence under mitigating circumstances. If students miss more than 5% of the entire course time, they
will not receive any credit and must retake the entire course to be credited with successful completion of
the specific course. Students shall request permission from FAI and the instructor in advance ofabsences which must be for valid reasons beyond a student’s control and shall not exceed 5% of the
training session time. Requesting an exception for an absence greater than 5% must be coordinatedthrough the student’s ACM and the FAI TOO.
Canceling a Reservation
To ensure career development opportunities are optimized for all students, it is imperative that students,
whether with confirmed reservations or on the waitlist, submit timely cancellation requests as soon as
they are aware they are unable to attend scheduled training. Cancellations must be processed in FAI
CSOD ten or more calendar days prior to the start date for any instructor-led training, classroom or virtual.

Federal Acquisition Institute6Note: Students on the waitlist should also cancel their requests when they find they are unable to attend a
training session. As long as students remain on a waitlist, those students are affirming that they arecommitted to the training session if a seat becomes available even if a confirmed reservation is received
only ten days before the session begins. If students are unwilling to keep that commitment, they shouldcancel their training requests as soon as possible. When students on the waitlist cancel their requests,
students with a lower priority setting on the waitlist are elevated.
No-Show Penalty
The No-Show Penalty is suspended at this time.
Drop-outs
Students who drop out of an FAI instructor-led training session prior to the session being completed may
receive a penalty which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. While training provided by FAI has nocost to students or their agencies, it is not without cost to FAI. FAI attempts to maximize training
opportunities for Federal acquisition workforce members, and an empty seat is a lost training opportunity.
While there are extenuating circumstances for students to drop-out of a session, maximum effort should
be made to make that decision at least ten days prior to the first day of the session which will allow
another individual an opportunity to participate in it.
Dispute a Penalty
To dispute a No-Show or Drop-out penalty, which prevents enrollment in any FAI instructor-led training,
students must contact their agency’s ACM so they may determine eligibility for a penalty waiver. If
deemed appropriate, waiver requests may be escalated by the ACM to the FAI TOO for consideration andrequest for approval. The TOO will inform FAI registrars of instances where the penalty should be liftedfrom an individual FAI CSOD account.
To find the appropriate ACM, visit https://www.fai.gov/humancapital/acm. Clicking the email address willautomatically open an email to the proper authority.
Please note that FAI’s excusable absences do not include professional schedule changes or job-related
occurrences that prevent participation in reserved training opportunities, and should not be presented forwaiver consideration.

Course Prerequisites
Prerequisites must be successfully completed before students are allowed to enroll in a given course.
Prerequisite course requirements are deemed essential for successful completion in a higher-levelcourse.
Course prerequisites are listed in the FAI CSOD training catalog along with a course’s description,
objectives, and other information. In the event a student requests to enroll in a DAU-sponsored
instructor-led course, all DAU course perquisites must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in thespecific course.
Meeting Course Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisites may take different forms such as; specified coursework or certification, individual
grade/position requirements, or specific experience requirements. All students must demonstrate they
have met course prerequisites prior to enrolling in the course in FAI CSOD. Students failing todemonstrate they have met the prerequisites will be disapproved of for training.

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Prerequisites are met by completing designated course(s) or approved equivalent course(s), or by anyother means approved by the student’s ACM and the FAI TOO.
Prerequisites may also be met if students have completed the predecessor course, as long as thepredecessor has not expired at the time of application.
Students who do not have a training request approval in FAI CSOD (i.e., those with either Reservation or
Wait status) but attempt to “walk in” to a training session, must provide documentation citing successful
completion of any and all prerequisites for the course. Walk-in students who do not provide appropriate
documentation will be refused entry to a session. Examples of appropriate documentation include thestudent’s training transcript or an equivalent course completion certificate.

Course Assignments
Many courses have assignments that must be completed prior to attending training sessions, and during
the session itself. Such assignments facilitate the effective delivery of the course material. These
requirements will be articulated to the student 30 days prior to the session start date unless a registration
is not secured until after that time. Welcome letters containing pre-coursework requirements are sent 30,
15, and 5 days before a session start-date to ensure any new enrollees are notified of these requirements
before attending a training session.
FAI courses may also require homework assignments that must be completed outside of a training
session to successfully master the course material.
Assignments are assessed activities that will impact the student’s ability to achieve mastery criteria for acourse. Assignments may account for as much as 20% of the overall completion requirements. Students
who fail to complete the assignments may find it difficult to successfully complete a course if and when
the assignments account for such a large portion of the final assessment. Students shall complete ALL
requirements to receive a training completion certificate.

Course Completion
Instructor-led Courses
Students must achieve a cumulative average minimum score of 80% across all course work andassessments (e.g., examinations, quizzes, and participation in case studies and other course exercises)
to successfully complete an instructor-led course whether in the classroom or delivered virtually.
If a student achieves a score of less than 80%, those students must retake the entire course. No partial
credit will be given for participation in a course that was not successfully completed.
Note: Instructors are not authorized to provide remediation or re-test opportunities.
Online Courses
Students taking FAI or DAU self-paced, online courses/modules must achieve a cumulative score of 80%
on the final assessment.
End of Course Surveys
Once a course has been completed, students will have access to an end of course survey in their FAI
CSOD accounts. The purpose of these surveys is to provide FAI with information on the overall course

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delivery, quality of the instructor, quality of training facilities, etc. Students are asked to identify successes
as well as areas needing improvement.
Course Completion Certificates
Course completion certificates are issued through FAI CSOD once the status reflects “Completed”.

Continuous Learning
Continuous learning is a critical element of a professional certification program. The purpose is to ensure
the professional stays current in their field and enhances their skills and awareness in order tosuccessfully perform their roles and responsibilities.
To maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC), workforce professionals are required to earn
continuous learning points (CLPs) every two years, beginning with the date of their certification. Each
FAC career field has a minimum number of CLPs a workforce member must earn within a two-year
period. The CLP requirements for each Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) area can be found on theCertification pages and are also included in the FAC Policy for each career field.
FAI CSOD tracks an individual’s continuous learning status. It is the workforce member’s responsibility toensure that his/her continuous learning requirements are met within the specific time requirements.
Hours in excess of the minimum requirements may not be carried forward for credit into the next calendar
year. In general, no single activity should be used to accumulate all CLPs required for maintenance of
their certification. Acquisition professionals should make an effort to participate in a variety ofacquisition-related activities designed to give the member a well-rounded perspective of the acquisition
function.
Continuous learning can also be used to strengthen an individual’s skills and capabilities in thespecialized areas in which they work. An example would be taking basic information technology (IT)training for those buying or supporting an IT program. Taking courses within other areas of acquisition
helps broaden a workforce member’s understanding of their role in the acquisition process.
Continuous learning is more than just taking instructor-led or online training. For example, CLPs can beawarded for participation in professional organizations, publishing acquisition, contracting,program/project management and contracting officer’s representative articles, speaking at acquisition
events, and completing developmental assignments.
When using these types of activities for CLP purposes, the workforce member and their supervisor should
pre-define the number of CLPs recommended for the activity. Below are sample activities and thenumber of CLPs recommended for completing them. This is a sample list and is not intended to be
all-inclusive.
Note: Agencies can establish different CLP values for the listed activities or require certain activities orcourses to be used for CLP purposes. Therefore, workforce members should seek agency guidance andconsider the advice of their ACM in the assignment of CLP values for activities listed and those being
contemplated.

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Recommended Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)
Sample Activity
Formal and informal training (such as FAI and
DAU instructor-led or online courses)
Length of Course
One-dayTwo-day
Three-dayFour-dayFive-dayTen-dayCLPs
1 CLP per hour of instruction. This would equate
to the following:
CLPs
8
16
24
32
40
80

Awareness Briefing/Training (no test/assessment)
Continuing Learning Modules (withtest/assessment)
Learning events such as YouTube and Acquisition
Seminars, that are less than 1 hour

0.5 CLP per instruction hour

Accredited higher education courses (from acollege or university)
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

1 CLP per instruction hour
The minimum number of points requested is 0.5.
CLPs may be awarded in increments of 0.25 after
the initial 0.5.
10 CLPs per semester or quarter hour (generally)
10 CLPs per CEU

Equivalency Exam for a course, i.e. “testing out”

Same points as awarded for the course

A learning event such as a seminar, brown bag,or presentation

1 CLP per hour if attending the learning event 1
CLP per hour for preparation if leading thelearning event
A maximum of 20 CLPs per year for this type ofactivity
1 CLP per meeting hour with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
1 CLP per meeting hour with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
1 CLP per meeting hour with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
20 to 40 CLPs

Attendance at professional association meetings
Participation in intra- or interagency groups where
the topic is some element of acquisition
Association leadership role
Professional license or certification
Publication of an article or articles on an elementof acquisition
On-the-job experiential learning
Mentoring
Rotational, developmental or detail assignments
12 months
9 months
6 months
3 months
2 months
1 monthFederal Acquisition Institute

1 CLP per preparation hour with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
1 CLP per hour of activity with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
1 CLP per hour of activity with a maximum of
20 CLPs per year
Based on learning achieved and length ofassignment or detail.
CLP Recommendation:
80
64
45
35
30
20

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The number of CLPs for a specific learning event will depend on the amount of time required to complete
it. For FAC purposes, the smallest increment allowed for a learning event is 0.5 hours.
For instructor-led training, FAI considers a standard training session day to be 8.0-8.5 hours in length.
For virtual instructor-led training, the length of a training day will vary. Training completion certificatesissued through FAI CSOD will reflect the CLP credit noted in the above table.
For online courses, continuous learning modules, and virtual instructor-led training courses, the number of
CLPs to be awarded is available in the FAI CSOD catalog or in a student’s training history once they haveenrolled in the course.
Students should make every effort to identify alternative CLP activities before re-taking an instructor-led
course previously completed for initial certification purposes. Students may not repeat an instructor-led
course more than once every two year.

Inclement Weather & Emergency Situations
In the event of inclement weather or emergency situations, FAI-sponsored classroom instructor-led
training follows the operating status provided by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The
operating status of Federal agencies in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is posted at
http://www.opm.gov/status. Students are responsible for knowing the operating status of Federal agencies
outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
●

Open or Open with option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework - All students are
expected to report at the assigned course start time.

●

Federal Offices are Closed - Emergency and Telework-ready Employees Must Follow Their
Agency's Policies - Training sessions will be canceled for the day if the U.S. Office of Personnel
Management or local FEB closes Federal offices.

●

Open - 2 hours Delayed Arrival - With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled
Telework - Training sessions will begin at 11:00 AM if the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
or local FEB allows for a 2-hour delayed arrival.

Students shall adhere to the applicable OPM operating status, as described above, in addition to thefollowing:
During the course introduction and student welcoming process, the instructor will provide a contact
number for emergency situations. In the event of a prolonged shutdown due to inclement weather or
hazardous conditions, disruption of public services, or other emergency situations, employees shallcomply with the instructor’s direction. If the instructor cannot be contacted, the student will contact theHelp Desk through the FAI Online Help Desk Ticket system.
All FAI-sponsored training providers will make decisions about arrival, dismissal and closure based on theprinciple of student safety. When weather-related and emergency absences affect significant segmentsof the course, FAI will determine how the affected course completion requirements will be satisfied andcommunicate any changes through the appropriate and available channels.
FAI’s virtual instructor-led training (vILT) sessions are not subject to the same constraints. In the event ofinclement weather, vILT sessions will be conducted as scheduled regardless of Federal agencies’
operating status. vILT sessions will only be canceled when the entirety of the Federal Government isclosed through executive order, a lapse in funding, or other such reason.

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Care of Facilities
Students attending training sessions are responsible for the care and preservation of government and/or
vendor-provided property and facilities. All classrooms must be free of distractions, clutter and litter topromote an effective learning environment. The following guidance applies to FAI-provided classroom
training:● Instructors will inform students whether or not food and drink is allowed in the classroom.
● All trash must be placed in appropriate containers.
● Instructors will inform the students whether or not any or all course materials should be removed
at the end of the day.
● Students are responsible for their personal possessions at all times.
● Other related housekeeping rules and policies will be provided by the instructor.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Virtual instructor-led training (vILT) is a training delivered in which a virtual environment. In thisenvironment, instructors facilitate and explain course content materials while ensuring all students areengaged. Students are expected to follow the same standards as in the classroom and will be credited
the same number of CLPs.

Training Requirements Identification
Agency ACMs are tasked with overseeing the development of the acquisition workforce, which includes
identifying training requirements, assessing learning needs, and developing strategies. ACMs are
responsible for ensuring the training received for Federal Acquisition Certifications (FACs) meets therequirements as stated in the various FAC policies.
FAI, in collaboration with the ACMs, conducts an annual training needs assessment to determine agency
specific training needs. FAI-sponsored training is not intended to meet all of an agency’s FAC training
requirements; FAI-sponsored training supplements agency-provided training.
FAI uses information gathered from the Annual Acquisition Human Capital Plan (AHCP) and the biannual
Acquisition Workforce Competency Survey (AWCS) to identify skills gaps in certification requirements orcontinuous learning modules. This information is used to prepare a proposed list of courses and training
activities to be scheduled for the following fiscal year. ACMs are solicited for additional course
considerations and training locations where sessions should be held. ACMs also report the number ofpeople needing training at given locations. FAI’s goal is to host training in locations where acquisition
workforce members are located. However, FAI-sponsored training is not able to be conducted in all
geographic areas due to lack of student enrollments.
In the event an individual is interested in bringing training to a specific location, they should work with theiragency's ACM. A list of ACMs can be found at https://www.fai.gov/humancapital/acm.

Contact Information
Students may contact a help desk agent - though the best option may be to submit a ticket throughthe Public Service Portal - for help with logging into FAI CSOD, registering for training & certifications, andother issues they may encounter.

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FAI’s goal is to ensure each student has a pleasant, informative, and thought-provoking training
experience. Each student, instructor, and representative of FAI plays a vital role in successfully achieving
this goal. FAI will continue to identify and evaluate additional learning modalities to ensure effective
learning spans the reach to acquisition workforce members while maximizing available resources.

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