As DAU helps shape the future for the Acquisition, Technology, and

Logistics (AT&L) community, we will provide our customers with the “DAU

Experience” — an experience that exemplifies DAU’s commitment to the

customer by providing quality, relevant, and valuable services. Our guiding tenet is that everyone who comes in contact with DAU – our stakeholders, customers, faculty, and staff, whether in the classroom, online,

on the telephone, at conferences, or in meetings — must receive the

same positive experience anywhere and anytime, no matter what part

of DAU they encounter.

The DAU Experience

With our values – customer focus, performance excellence, speed and agility, and teamwork – as the foundation in all we do, we promise to deliver quality training and products

that are relevant in today’s AT&L environment, to remain connected with our customers, and

to be responsive to their needs.
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THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY

2004 CATALOG

Donald H. Rumsfeld

Secretary of Defense

Michael W. Wynne

Acting Under Secretary

of Defense (Acquisition,

Technology and Logistics)

Deidre A. Lee

Director

Defense Procurement

and Acquisition Policy

OUSD(AT&L)

Frank J. Anderson, Jr.

President

Defense Acquisition

University
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Publisher: DAU Press

Catalog Director: Kelley Berta

Managing Editor: Kathryn Sondheimer

Copy Editor: Deborah Gonzalez

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Layout/Production: Kathryn Sondheimer

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The Defense Acquisition University 2004 Catalog is published by the Defense Acquisition University Press, 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565.

This Catalog is available in digital format on the DAU Home Page at http://www.dau.mil/catalog.
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DAU Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals ...................................................................................................................................... vi

Message from the President .............................................................................................................................................................. vii

AT&L Performance Learning Model ............................................................................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1 The Defense Acquisition University ............................................................................................................................. 1

The Defense Acquisition University .................................................................................................................................................. 3

DAU Leadership ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Workforce Management ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

DAU Advisory Boards .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

What’s New at DAU ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 Administrative Information ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Administrative Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Course Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Acquisition Workforce and Acquisition Corps Education Standards ........................................................................... 13

Student Information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Course Registration and Quota Allocation ............................................................................................................................ 14

Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Chapter 3 Career Field Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Career Field Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Auditing ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management .................................................................................................. 19

Contracting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Facilities Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Industrial/Contract Property Management ........................................................................................................................... 20

Information Technology ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Life Cycle Logistics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Production, Quality and Manufacturing ................................................................................................................................. 21

Program Management ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Purchasing .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering — Science and Technology Manager........... 22

Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering — Systems Engineering ..................................... 22

Test and Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Chapter 4 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Certification Courses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Assignment-specific Courses ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Some Acronyms Used in This Chapter ................................................................................................................................... 25

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management.......................................................................... 26

ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A................................................................................................ 26

ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B ................................................................................................ 27

ACQ 401 Senior Acquisition Course ................................................................................................................................ 27

ACQ 402 Executive Management Course ................................................................................................................... 28

ACQ 403 Defense Acquisition Executive Overview Workshop .......................................................................... 28

ACQ 404 Systems Acquisition Management Course for General/Flag Officers .......................................... 29

ACQ 405 Executive Refresher Course ........................................................................................................................... 29

AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination ................................................................................................................................... 30

AUD 1320 Intermediate Contract Auditing .................................................................................................................... 30

AUD 4120 Statistical Sampling............................................................................................................................................ 31

AUD 4230 Graphic, Computational, and Improvement Curve Analysis Techniques .................................... 31

Contents
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AUD 8562 Defense Contract Audit Agency Personnel Management Policy ................................................... 32

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis .................................................................................................................... 32

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management ...................................................................................... 33

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management ............................................................................. 33

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management ............................................................................................... 34

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 34

BCF 205 Contractor Business Strategies (Formerly Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers) ........35

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 35

BCF 207 Economic Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 36

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating ................................................................................................................................ 36

BCF 209A Acquisition Reporting Course, Part A (Formerly Selected Acquisition Report) ............................. 37

BCF 209B Acquisition Reporting Course, Part B (Formerly Selected Acquisition Report) .............................. 37

BCF 209C Acquisition Reporting Course, Part C (Formerly Selected Acquisition Report) .............................. 38

BCF 211A Acquisition Business Management, Part A .............................................................................................. 38

BCF 211B Acquisition Business Management, Part B .............................................................................................. 39

BCF 215 Operating and Support Cost Analysis ........................................................................................................ 39

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop............................................... 40

CAR 805 Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition in the Information Age ............................................... 40

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements .................................................................................................... 41

CON 101 Basics of Contracting ......................................................................................................................................... 41

CON 104A Principles of Contract Pricing, Part A .......................................................................................................... 42

CON 104B Principles of Contract Pricing, Part B .......................................................................................................... 42

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting ................................................................................................................................ 43

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing ....................................................................................................................... 43

CON 210 Government Contract Law ............................................................................................................................. 44

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts ..................................................................................... 44

CON 234 Contingency Contracting ................................................................................................................................. 45

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing .............................................................................................................................. 45

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering ............................................................................................... 46

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures ................................................................................................................ 46

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting...................................................................................................................... 47

CON 244 Construction Contracting.................................................................................................................................. 47

CON 250 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards – Part I......................................................................... 48

CON 251 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards – Part II ....................................................................... 48

CON 353 Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support................................................................................ 49

FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering ............................................................................................................ 49

GRT 201 Grants and Agreements Management ..................................................................................................... 50

IND 100 Contract Property Administration and Disposition Fundamentals ................................................ 50

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis Fundamentals ............................................................................. 51

IND 200 Intermediate Contract Property Administration .................................................................................... 51

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition ...................................................................................................... 52

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition ...................................................................................... 52

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition............................................................................................ 53

LAW 801 Acquisition Law ................................................................................................................................................... 53

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals ............................................................................................................ 54

LOG 102 Systems Sustainment Management Fundamentals ............................................................................ 54

LOG 201A Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part A................................................................................................ 55

LOG 201B Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B ................................................................................................ 55

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability ..................................................................................................................... 56

LOG 204 Configuration Management .......................................................................................................................... 56

LOG 235A Performance Based Logistics, Part A .......................................................................................................... 57

LOG 235B Performance Based Logistics, Part B .......................................................................................................... 57

LOG 304 Executive Life Cycle Logistics Management .......................................................................................... 58

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management ........................................................................................................ 58

PMT 203 International Security and Technology Transfer/Control ................................................................... 59

PMT 250 Program Management Tools ........................................................................................................................ 59

PMT 304 Advanced International Management Workshop................................................................................ 60

PMT 352A Program Management Office Course, Part A ........................................................................................ 60

PMT 352B Program Management Office Course, Part B......................................................................................... 61

PMT 401 The Program Manager’s Course .................................................................................................................. 61

PMT 402 Executive Program Manager’s Course ...................................................................................................... 62
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PMT 403 Program Manager’s Skills ...............................................................................................................................62

PQM 101 Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals ..................................................................... 63

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management .......................................................................................................... 63

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application .................................................................................................... 64

PQM 201A Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Part A ........................................................ 64

PQM 201B Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Part B ......................................................... 65

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition Course for Technical Personnel ...... 65

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions for Engineering and Technical Personnel ... 66

PQM 212 Market Research for Engineering and Technical Personnel ............................................................. 66

PQM 301 Advanced Production, Quality and Manufacturing .............................................................................. 67

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management ................................................................................................. 67

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management ................................................................................ 68

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management ...................................................................................... 68

STM 301 Program Management for S&T Managers .............................................................................................. 69

STM 302 Systems Engineering for S&T Managers ................................................................................................... 69

SYS 201A Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Part A ............. 70

SYS 201B Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Part B.............. 70

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering ........................................... 71

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation ............................................................. 71

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation............................................................................................................... 72

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation .................................................................................................................... 72

Distance Learning Courses........................................................................................................................................................... 73

Continuous Learning Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 74

Course Predecessors ....................................................................................................................................................................... 76

Appendices .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Appendix A DAU Regions .............................................................................................................................................................. 81

DAU West Region (San Diego, California) ............................................................................................................................. 82

DAU Midwest Region (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio).................................................................................... 83

DAU South Region (Huntsville, Alabama) ............................................................................................................................. 84

DAU Mid-Atlantic Region [Near Patuxent River Naval Air Station] (California, Maryland) ................................... 85

DAU Capital & Northeast Region (Fort Belvoir, Virginia) and

DSMC – School of Program Managers (Fort Belvoir, Virginia) ................................................................................. 86

Appendix B Certification Standards Checklists ...................................................................................................................... 87

Auditing ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 88

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management .................................................................................................. 90

Contracting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Facilities Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................................... 93

Industrial/Contract Property Management ........................................................................................................................... 94

Information Technology ................................................................................................................................................................ 96

Life Cycle Logistics — Acquisition Logistics ............................................................................................................................ 97

Life Cycle Logistics — Systems Sustainment Management............................................................................................ 98

Production, Quality and Manufacturing ................................................................................................................................. 99

Program Management ...............................................................................................................................................................100

Purchasing ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 101

Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering — Science and Technology Manager.........102

Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering — Systems Engineering ...................................103

Test and Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................................................104

Appendix C Assignment-specific Training .............................................................................................................................105

Appendix D Equivalencies ...........................................................................................................................................................109

Appendix E Continuing Education Units ................................................................................................................................ 119

Appendix F Meeting Acquisition Corps Education Standards .......................................................................................125

Appendix G Other Products and Services Provided by DAU ........................................................................................135
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DAU Vision

A premier corporate university serving

the DoD acquisition, technology, and

logistics community

DAU Mission

Provide practitioner training and

services to enable the acquisition,

technology, and logistics community

to make smart business decisions and

deliver timely and affordable

capabilities to the warfighter

DAU Strategic Goals

Provide our customers what they

need, when and where they need it

•

Operate a premier learning

enterprise

•

Promote transformation through

excellence in acquisition,

technology, and logistics practices

•

Provide an environment valuing

achievement, growth, and careerlong learning
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DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY

9820 BELVOIR ROAD

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5565

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is the one institution that touches nearly every

member of the DoD Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce throughout all

professional career stages. We provide a full range of basic, intermediate, and advanced

certification training, assignment-specific training, performance support, job-relevant applied research, and continuous learning opportunities.

To achieve our vision as a premier corporate university serving the DoD AT&L workforce,

we support the goals of our stakeholders, demonstrate a customer-centric attitude, and

embrace a new learning paradigm that shifted our focus from the traditional classroom

of the 20th century to the total learning environment of the 21st century.

To ensure the success of this new total learning environment and to provide our stakeholders with more control over their career-long learning solutions, we have adopted

an overarching learning strategy — the AT&L Performance Learning Model. This model

transforms our concept of learning beyond the course itself. We have implemented

aggressive performance support, targeted training, and applied research programs to

provide solutions for critical on-the-job needs. Integral parts of the total learning environment include continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and communities of practice.

We have strategically partnered with academic institutions, professional organizations,

corporations, and government agencies to provide professional development, equivalencies, academic credit toward degree programs, as well as certificates for DAU courses.

We dedicate ourselves and all we do to provide our stakeholders with the highest quality learning experience possible, which we call the DAU Experience. The DAU Experience

provides quality service to everyone we touch. Our primary goal is that everyone who

comes in contact with DAU — our stakeholders, customers, faculty, and staff, whether in

the classroom, online, on the phone, at conferences, or in meetings — will receive the

same great experience at any time and anywhere.

We look forward to working with you during your next DAU Experience!

Frank J. Anderson, Jr.

President

Defense Acquisition University
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n 2002, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

adopted the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics

(AT&L) Performance Learning Model (PLM) that

lays the foundation for meeting the career-long

training and professional development needs of the

AT&L workforce.

DAU was established as a result of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), which

identifies education, training, and experience requirements for all AT&L workforce members by career field

and certification level. In the ever-changing acquisition environment of the 21st century, however, it became clear that currency in any given career field

required more than certification training alone. To

complement the DAWIA requirements, DAU now offers a platform of training and performance-support

elements that are accessible to all workforce members at all times and in all places.

Performance Support is tailored to the customer’s

needs and includes, but is not limited to, consulting,

coaching, mentoring, and facilitation.

Rapid Deployment Training focuses attention on

a limited number of emerging initiatives and delivers

targeted training expediently. More information on

Performance Support and Rapid Deployment Training

is provided in Appendix G of this Catalog.

The DAU Continuous Learning Center offers continuous learning opportunities designed to maintain

currency and help employees meet the DoD requirement to complete 80 hours of continuous learning

every 2 years. Details on the Continuous Learning

Center are provided at the end of Chapter 4.

Knowledge Sharing is an inherent function of any

educational institution. The AT&L Knowledge Sharing System provides online access to a variety of

tools and reference materials that facilitate supporting the warfighter. Online communities of practice

also provide an electronic forum for sharing knowledge, information, lessons learned, and best practices. More information on both is in Appendix G of

this Catalog.

AT&L Performance Learning Model
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The Defense Acquisition

University

The Defense Acquisition University

DAU Leadership

Workforce Management

DAU Advisory Boards

What’s New at DAU

Chapter 1

Authorized by Title 10, United States Code 1746

and chartered by DoD Directive 5000.57, the

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) was established on August 1, 1992. Its mission is to provide

practitioner training and services to enable the DoD

Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) community to make smart business decisions and deliver

timely and affordable capabilities to the warfighter.

Using the AT&L Performance Learning Model (PLM)

as a template, the University coordinates education

and training programs to meet the career-long training requirements of more than 130,000 DoD AT&L

personnel. DAU provides a full range of basic, intermediate, and advanced curriculum training, as well as

assignment-specific and continuous learning courses

to support the career goals and professional development of the DoD AT&L workforce. But DAU’s role

does not end when a student leaves the classroom.

The University also fosters professional development

through performance support, rapid deployment

training on emerging acquisition initiatives, online

communities of practice, and continuous learning

modules. This Catalog provides information on all

of these areas as well as its other products and services, such as publications, symposia, research, and

consulting in areas related to acquisition functions.

Each DoD AT&L functional area is represented by a

Functional Integrated Product Team (FIPT), comprised of senior-level officials of the DoD components and led by Functional Advisors. These teams

advise the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition,

Technology and Logistics) (USD(AT&L)) on career

The Defense Acquisition University

development issues and recommend mandatory

training, education, and experience required for

their respective functional areas. DAU Program Directors work in conjunction with the FIPTs to identify performance outcomes for various career levels

and incorporate them into DAU courses. Each

Component’s Director, Acquisition Career Management assists in managing the accession, training

and education, and career development of his/her

respective DoD AT&L workforce members.

The Chief Executive Officer of the University is the

President, who reports to the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP). A Board of

Visitors — individuals selected for their preeminence

in academia, business, and industry — advises the

DAU President and the Director, DPAP on matters

such as organizational management, curricula,

methods of instruction, and facilities. The Executive

Institute (EI) consists of members from the Services

and defense industry, who provide advice and

counsel to faculty, staff, and students in their respective areas of expertise. The EI Service Chairs

also act as liaisons between the Services and the

University.

The DAU Executive Board advises the USD(AT&L) on

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act

(DAWIA) implementation in the career development

of the DoD AT&L workforce. The Acquisition Education, Training and Career Development (AET&CD) office oversees policy decisions for the implementation of the DAWIA through DAU.

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From left: Michael Wynne, Acting USD(AT&L); Frank J. Anderson, Jr., DAU President;

and John Phillips, Vice President, After Market Growth, Honeywell, attend 2002 DAU

Alumni Association Symposium, Fort Belvoir, VA.

Deidre Lee, Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, OUSD(AT&L), meets

with a DAU staff member at her Pentagon Office.
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Mr. Joseph Johnson

Exec. Director, Strategic

Planning Action Group

Ms. Linda Neilson

Chief Learning Officer

DAU Leadership

Mr. Frank J. Anderson, Jr.

President

Mr. William Erie, Exec.

Director, Curricula Development & Support Center

Lt Col Caisson Vickery, USAF

Exec. Director, E-Learning &

Technologies Center

Ms. Meg Hogan

Human Capital Management

Advisor

Mr. Tim Shannon

Dean, Capital & Northeast

Region

Mr. Andy Zaleski

Dean, West Region

Ms. Barbara Smith

Dean, Mid-Atlantic Region

Mr. Gerald Emke

Dean, Midwest Region

Mr. James. L. McCullough II

Dean, South Region

COL Ronald Flom, USA

Commandant

Mr. Mark Whiteside

Exec. Director, Performance

and Resource Management

COL Ronald Hayne, USA

Exec. Director, Operations

Group

Mr. David Fitch

Dean, DSMC – School of

Program Managers

— Michael W. Wynne

Acting Under Secretary of Defense

(Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)

12 April 2002 DAU Change of Command Ceremony

“DAU is the one institution that touches nearly

every member of the workforce throughout

all stages of their professional careers. This is

where we revitalize our workforce, while

ensuring it has the training it needs to make

smart business decisions and deliver for our

warfighters.”

Ms. Carlyn Diamond

Air Force Chair

Mr. Russell W. Lenz

Army Chair

Mr. Frank Swofford

Industry Chair

EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE

Ms. Christine E. Stelloh-Garner

Acting Navy Chair

Mr. Denis Eisenbise

International Chair

Mr. Gary Gustafson

DCMA Chair
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Directors, Acquisition

Career Management,

assist in managing the

accession, training and

education, and career

development of their

respective Component’s

AT&L workforce.

Each DoD Acquisition, Technology, and

Logistics (AT&L) functional area is represented

by a Functional Integrated Product Team,

which is led by a Functional Advisor. These

teams advise the USD(AT&L) on career

development issues and identify training,

education, and experience requirements for

their respective functional areas.

Workforce Management

LTG John S. Caldwell, Jr., USA

Army DACM

Mr. Dan Dunmire

DoD DACM

Mr. Blaise Durante

Air Force DACM

DIRECTORS, ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT (DACMS)

Ms. Christine E. Stelloh-Garner

Navy DACM

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mr. Ray Boyd

Acting Director, Commercial

Policies and Oversight,

Office of the Deputy CIO,

OASD(NII)

LOGISTICS

Mr. Lou Kratz

Assistant Deputy Under

Secretary of Defense

(Logistics Plans & Programs)

Mr. Alan Shaffer

Director, Plans and

Programs, DDR&E

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING/GOV’T. PROPERTY

Ms. Deidre A. Lee

Director, Defense

Procurement and

Acquisition Policy,

OUSD(AT&L)

Mr. Mark Schaeffer

Director, Systems

Engineering, OUSD(AT&L)

Dr. Get W. Moy, P.E.

Director, Installation

Requirements and Mgmt.

ODUSD (Installations &

Environment)

FUNCTIONAL ADVISORS

ACQUISITION

MANAGEMENT

Mr. Kevin Carroll

PEO, Enterprise Information

Systems

AUDITING FACILITIES ENGINEERING

Mr. William H. Reed

Director, Defense Contract

Audit Agency

BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING,

& FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Dr. Nancy L. Spruill

Director, Acquisition

Resources and Analysis,

OUSD(AT&L)

Mr. Richard K. Sylvester

Dir., Acquisition Workforce

& Career Management
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DAU Advisory Boards

As the senior policy oversight body for

DAU, the Executive Board serves as a

forum for achieving rapid agreement on

DAU initiatives through better communication among stakeholders. Representatives of the Acquisition, Technology,

and Logistics (AT&L) workforce; the

Chancellor for Education and Professional

Development; and the Deputy Assistant

Secretary of Defense (Civilian Personnel

Policy) advise the USD(AT&L) on the

implementation of the Defense Acquisition

Workforce Improvement Act.

LTG John S. Caldwell, Jr., USA

Military Deputy/Director,

Army Acquisition Corps

Ms. Christine Stelloh-Garner

Director, Acquisition Career

Management (Department

of the Navy)

Mr. Blaise Durante

Deputy Assistant Secretary

for Acquisition Integration

Ms. Claudia Knott

Deputy Director, Logistics

Operations, DLA

Ms. Ginger Groeber

Deputy Assistant Secretary

of Defense (Civilian

Personnel Policy)

Dr. Jerome Smith

DoD Chancellor for Education

and Professional

Development

Dr. J. Ronald Fox

Consultant

DAU Board of Visitors

Chairperson

Photo

Not

Available

Mr. Frank J. Anderson, Jr.

President, Defense

Acquisition University

COL Ronald Flom, USA

Commandant, Defense

Acquisition University

DAU EXECUTIVE BOARD

Vacant

Chairperson
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The DAU Board of Visitors — individuals

selected for their preeminence in academia,

business, and industry — advises the DAU

President and the Director, Defense

Procurement and Acquisition Policy on

matters such as organizational management, curricula, methods of instruction, and

 facilities.

Mr. James L. Sanford

VP, Corporate Contracts and

Pricing, Northrop Grumman

GEN William G.T. Tuttle, Jr.,

USA (Ret)

Consultant

Mr. John F. Phillips

VP, Government Services,

Honeywell

Gen Bernard P. Randolph,

USAF (Ret)

Consultant

Mr. Robert J. Murray

President, The CNA

Corporation

Dr. Pricilla H. Douglas

President, PHDouglas &

Associates

Mr. Nicholas W. Kuzemka

VP, Program Management

Processes and Support,

Lockheed Martin

Mr. David Berteau

Dir, Nat’l. Security Studies,

Syracuse University

Mr. Charles E. Adolph

Senior VP, SAIC

Mr. R. Stephen Ayers

Senior VP for Contracts &

Procurement, SAIC

DAU BOARD OF VISITORS

Dr. J. Ronald Fox

Chairperson

Professor Emeritus,

Harvard Business School
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What’s New at DAU....

DAU RECEIVES ACCREDITATION

The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) granted accreditation to the

Defense Acquisition University in February 2003. The award of accreditation status is based

on an evaluation of 10 standards and over 150 criteria to demonstrate the institution meets

COE’s standards of quality. The standards evaluate the University as a whole and focus on

its organization, strategic planning, educational programs, student progress, learning resources, facilities, and student services and needs.

CUBIC AWARDS

DAU was awarded “Best Overall Corporate University,” “Best Virtual Corporate University/Best Use of Technology,” and placed second as “Most Innovative Corporate University” by the Corporate University Best in Class (CUBIC) judges. Mr. Frank J. Anderson, Jr.,

DAU President, was selected “Corporate University Leader of the Year” for his strategic

role in determining how learning is driven and integrated throughout DAU and the workplace.

Annually, the CUBIC Awards recognize corporate universities that apply true best practices.

The judges, a prestigious panel of corporate university experts, evaluated over 50 competing corporate universities. Criteria included alignment to organizational business strategy,

combinations of learning techniques, and enculturation of learning throughout the organization.

RAPID DEPLOYMENT TRAINING

In response to requests from our customers and the accelerated rate of change to acquisition policies, procedures, and best practices, DAU has established a Rapid Deployment Training (RDT) team to produce and deliver training on topics that merit expeditious dissemination to the DoD Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics

(AT&L) workforce. The RDT team will focus on specific high-value initiatives and deliver targeted training soon

after the initiative is implemented. RDT may be delivered via various media, including classroom training, onsite sessions, and electronically. More information on RDT is available in Appendix G of this Catalog and at

the Performance Support/Rapid Deployment Training Web page at http://www.dau.mil/pss_main.asp.

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION

The Department of Defense is facing a retirement-driven exodus of specialized civilian employees. At the

same time competition for new hires from private industry creates a challenge in maintaining the quality of

the workforce. The “Acquisition Workforce 2005 Task Force Final Report” recommended recruiting more professionals from the private sector and developing a strategy for certifying them in accordance with the Defense

Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Many professional associations offer credentialing programs

in a number of acquisition-related career fields and may serve as a source of qualified, experienced professionals for the Department of Defense.

The Acquisition Education, Training, and Career Development (AET&CD) Office has been engaged in discussions with two professional organizations, both highly regarded for their standards in education and experience as well as the rigor of their testing programs. Having compared the competencies of their credentialing

programs with those of the respective training requirements of the Life Cycle Logistics and Program Management career fields, it was determined that individuals holding credentials from the two professional organizations could compete effectively for positions requiring DAWIA certification, specifically at Level II. AET&CD is

now working with the Functional Advisors; the Directors, Acquisition Career Management; and the professional associations to formalize an agreement that will help establish an alternative certification program.

AET&CD intends to implement an alternative certification policy to leverage the education and experience of individuals with these credentials as one way to meet the certification requirement for DoD AT&L workforce members.
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Administrative Information

Course Information

Acquisition Workforce and

Acquisition Corps Education Standards

Student Information

Course Registration and

Quota Allocation

Registration Procedures

Chapter 2
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COURSE INFORMATION

DAU COURSES

Sequence of Courses

DAU provides a highly structured sequence of

courses needed to meet the mandatory and desired

training standards established in DoD 5000.52-M,

“Career Development Program for Acquisition Personnel.” In many cases, prerequisite courses are

identified; students are expected to be competent

in prerequisite knowledge and skills. Where specific

prerequisites are not identified, students are strongly

encouraged to attend mandatory courses in the

sequence prescribed. Using this Catalog, DoD Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce

personnel can identify the training, education, and

experience required for their career field and career

level and the sequence of courses to meet those requirements.

Core Courses

Most personnel must take a core acquisition course

before taking other mandatory training at career

Levels I and II. The core course for career Level I in

many career fields is ACQ 101, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, and for Level II,

ACQ 201, Intermediate Systems Acquisition. ACQ 101

is a prerequisite for ACQ 201. The core courses are

required for all workforce members in the following

career fields:

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management

Facilities Engineering

Information Technology

Life Cycle Logistics

Production, Quality and Manufacturing

Program Management

Systems Planning, Research, Development

and Engineering

Test and Evaluation

Course Types

Certification courses are identified in Appendix B

of this Catalog, which provides concise checklists of

the education, experience, and training standards

established for certification in each career field. The

checklists also provide the recommended sequence

of courses for training within each career level.

Level I courses are designed to provide fundamental knowledge and establish primary qualification

and expertise in the individual’s career field, job

series, or functional area.

At Level II, functional specialization is emphasized.

Courses at this level are designed to enhance the

employee’s capabilities in a primary specialty or

functional area.

At Level III, the focus is on managing the acquisition process and learning the latest methods being

implemented in the career field or functional area.

Each of these levels typically corresponds to particular GS levels or military grades/ranks that are defined by a Military Department or Agency in accordance with guidelines established in DoD 5000.52M.

Grade or rank is not generally a requirement for

course enrollment; however, it may be used to determine registration priority.

Assignment-specific courses provide the training

needed to perform specific acquisition functions. These

may be functions performed by a subset of individuals in a career field. Assignment-specific training is

also required when individuals in one career field

must understand some of the processes of other career fields. Appendix C provides a description of DAU

assignment-specific courses and the audiences for

which they are developed.

Course descriptions for all DAU courses are listed

alphanumerically in Chapter 4. Details of course

length, prerequisites, method of delivery, and who

should attend are included in these course descriptions.

DAU-sponsored courses provide the opportunity for

AT&L workforce members who have completed all

training and education requirements for their position

to meet standards for continuing education. In addition, many professional organizations and associations have continuing education requirements for

their members. Appendix E presents a listing of

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) associated with

DAU courses.

Course Offerings

DAU courses are offered in a variety of modes. The

most frequently used are resident (where the student attends class at one of the DAU sites) and onsite (where the instructor teaches at locations having sufficient numbers of students to support a

class). Some DAU courses are also offered entirely

or in part via the Internet.

Administrative Information
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Course offerings, schedules, and the location of

courses are published separately in the DAU Course

Schedule, which is posted on the DAU Web site at

http://www.dau.mil.

Online Courses

DAU currently offers several courses via the World

Wide Web (“Web”). Some of these courses are

taught entirely and exclusively online. Others (hybrid courses) involve an online portion followed by

classroom instruction. To complete an online course,

the student must have access to an IBM-compatible

computer with the following capabilities:

• Microprocessor Speed: Pentium 400 MHz

• Hard Drive: 6 GB

• RAM: 64 MB

• Modem Speed: 56 kbps

• Audio: 16 bit and speakers

• CD-ROM Drive: 12X

• Minimum monitor display resolution supported:

(15 inch) 800 X 600 to 1024 X 768

• Color Depth: 24 bit

• Browser that supports Java and Javascript (Internet

Explorer 5.5 or later recommended)

Some online courses have additional hardware and/

or software requirements that are explained at the

beginning of each course. Students should ensure

the computer they will use meets these minimum

requirements before enrolling in an online course.

When students register for a hybrid course, it is important to understand that completion of both parts

is required to obtain full credit for career field certification. For example, ACQ 201 consists of ACQ 201A

(over the Internet) and ACQ 201B (in the classroom).

Continuing education units and a certificate of completion will be awarded for successful completion of

ACQ 201A; however, students must also complete

ACQ 201B to receive full credit for completion of ACQ

201, which is required to meet selected career field

certification standards. Part A is a prerequisite for

Part B. The latest version of Part A is available at the

DAU Virtual Campus for those students who may

want a review before attending Part B. Depending

on the course, students have up to 120 days to

complete online courses.

DAU fully supports the requirements of Section 508

of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. Section 508 requires Federal agencies that develop,

procure, maintain, or use electronic and information

technology to ensure that Federal employees with

disabilities have access to and use of that information and data. To that end, all new DAU courseware

is developed to comply with the standards set forth

in Section 508.
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Equivalent Courses

Appendix D of this Catalog provides information

on courses offered by DoD schools and public

learning institutions as well as commercially offered training that is certified to be equivalent to

DAU courses.

Fulfillment

While course participation is the preferred method,

the fulfillment program enables members of the

DoD AT&L workforce to receive credit for mandatory DAU courses for which they are able to demonstrate competency through experience, education,

and/or alternative training. Information on this program, including policy, procedures, DD Form 2518,

and the course competencies, is available on the

DAU Web site at http://www.dau.mil/registrar/

registrar.asp.

ACQUISITION WORKFORCE AND ACQUISITION

CORPS EDUCATION STANDARDS

The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement

Act (Public Law 101-510, 1990) (Chapter 87, Title 10,

United States Code), as amended, requires the Secretary of Defense to establish education, training,

and career development standards for persons

serving in acquisition positions in the Department

of Defense. See DoD 5000.52-M, “Acquisition Career

Development Program,” and Appendix B of this

Catalog for additional information concerning these

standards.

Employees may meet credit-hour standards by passing college course equivalency examinations, which

demonstrate knowledge comparable to accredited

courses of study in these subjects. For more information on using equivalency exams to meet mandatory education qualifications, see Appendix F of

this Catalog. Employees also may apply certain

DAU courses to meet the educational requirements.

STUDENT INFORMATION

REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

After being accepted for admission into a DAU

course, each student will receive an e-mail from

the University with instructions on how to proceed.

In the case of online courses and Part A of a hybrid

class, e-mails will explain how to access the course

material online and identify an instructor associated

with that class. For classroom courses and Part B of

a hybrid class, each student will receive an e-mail

with specific reporting instructions and information

on housing, meals, facilities, and appropriate classroom attire.

TRAVEL, PER DIEM, AND REIMBURSEMENT

Each Service Acquisition Career Management Office

or parent organization funds travel expenses and

per diem for eligible students based on Service- or

Agency-specific policy. Students should consult their

Acquisition Career Management Office for policy

and guidance concerning their travel requirements.

Contact information is provided in “Registration Procedures” at the end of this chapter.

It is very important that students arrive with a government credit card to pay for all legitimate travelrelated expenses or, if needed, draw cash advances

in lieu of receiving advance per diem payments.

DAU cannot process travel claims or provide advance per diem payments. As questions may arise

concerning use of the government credit card, students should arrive knowing the name and telephone number of the government credit card program coordinator for their Service or organization.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to attend all scheduled

course sessions (including teleconferencing, satellite,

and synchronous online sessions) and complete all

course work. Absences for medical or family emergencies must be approved by the course manager,

lead instructor, or designated representative. Cumulative absences that exceed 5 percent of contact
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time may be grounds for removal from the course,

and the student’s record will be annotated accordingly. Remediation to make up any missed instruction is at the discretion of the course manager.

DAU follows established DoD and Office of Personnel Management guidance for civilians and Service

regulations for military personnel concerning various

categories of leave.

CANCELLATIONS

If circumstances dictate cancelling course attendance

after students receive notification of acceptance,

they should follow the procedures set forth by their

respective Service or Agency as outlined in this chapter. This may afford other students the opportunity

to attend the course.

HANDICAPPED ACCOMMODATIONS

Students with disabilities who are scheduled to attend DAU classes should notify their local training

office and the DAU Registrar as soon as possible

prior to the starting date of the class to ensure that

appropriate accommodations are made.

STUDENT ISSUES AND CONCERNS

DAU encourages students who have issues or concerns with the learning environment to discuss them

first with their instructor. Also a student class leader

is typically appointed at the start of a course and is

empowered to bring issues to DAU faculty on behalf

of their fellow students. Students who feel their issue was not resolved satisfactorily through these

channels may go to the Regional Dean under an

open-door policy.

End-of-course critiques provide another opportunity

for students to address ways to improve course materials or the learning environment. Critique data is

analyzed and includes areas of success and concern

as well as trends and recommendations for improvement. The summary report is circulated through the

appropriate chain of command for action.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts are available at http://www.dau.mil.

Students may access their own transcript information

from a secure server and print out a copy for their

own use. Students may also request that an official

transcript with an embossed DoD seal be sent to a

college or university. Questions concerning transcripts

should be addressed to dau.registrar@dau.mil.

COURSE REGISTRATION AND QUOTA ALLOCATION

DoD AT&L workforce employees and their supervisors may prepare career development training plans

using the requirements provided in Appendices B

and C and the course descriptions in Chapter 4.

Appendix B identifies courses that are required for

certification by career field and certification level,

and Appendix C lists courses necessary for performing an assignment-specific function in acquisition.

For DoD AT&L workforce members attending certification or assignment-specific courses, all costs of

tuition, travel, and per diem for DAU training will

be funded by DAU via the student’s Component.

DAU does not fund travel and per diem costs for

DoD AT&L workforce members to attend continuous learning courses.

DAU uses the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) to maintain course schedules, allocate quotas, manage class registration,

and provide data for reporting requirements.

Agencies with quota allocations are required to

register students no later than 45 calendar days

prior to the class start date to ensure that students

are in the ATRRS system and they have sufficient

time to make necessary arrangements for attending class.

After students apply for a course, they will receive

an e-mail identifying their status as either waitlisted or as having a reservation. Students with reservations will receive an e-mail from DAU approximately 45 days before the class starts, providing

reporting instructions, class start and end times,

and location-specific information (e.g., points of

contact, hotels, and directions). If the training is

held at an on-site location, this information may

be provided by mail vs. e-mail. Points of contact

for all courses and locations are provided in the online course schedule. Once registered, students

who have not received reporting instructions 15

days prior to the class start date should contact

the DAU Registrar’s Office for assistance at 1-888-

284-4906 or 703-805-3003.
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ARMY PERSONNEL

Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (AL&T) workforce civilian and military personnel desiring DAU training (including online courses) must have those courses annotated and approved

on their automated Individual Development Plan (IDP) at https://rda.rdaisa.army.mil/cappmis/

idp/idpprod/login.cfm. Once approved on the IDP, a link is provided from the IDP to the

ATRRS Internet Training Application System (AITAS), https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/aitas/.

Training priorities are based on the individual’s position certification requirements. AL&T personnel

requiring assistance with the IDP/AITAS or updating records should contact their Acquisition Career Managers

(ACMs) listed at the Acquisition Support Center (ASC) Web site at https://rda.rdaisa.army.mil/cappmis/acrb/

contacts/ACMListing.htm. The Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (ALTESS)

is responsible for processing all applications, registering students for training, and issuing travel funding and

orders. Information on travel funding, orders, rental cars, etc., can be found at http://www.rdaisa.army.mil/

rdaisa/atrrs/dau/tinfo.htm.

Class schedule information can be found within the IDP, AITAS, or ATRRS data-on-demand at https://www.

atrrs. army.mil/channels/dataondemand. Individuals and organizations should monitor closely the availability

of on-site class offerings to minimize expenses associated with class attendance in the resident mode. Student

cancellations or substitutions should be limited to only extreme emergencies and must be submitted through

AITAS.

Military personnel en route to a new duty station or an acquisition position should contact their assignment

officer for assistance in obtaining DAU training. Assignment officers’ contact information can be found at

https://www.perscomonline.army.mil/opfam51/staff.htm.

Non-AL&T Army personnel, both military and civilian, may submit applications for DAU training by going

directly to AITAS. Those individuals are not required to have an Acquisition IDP and must apply as “nonacquisition workforce.”

NAVY PERSONNEL

Department of the Navy (DON) civilian and military personnel (regardless of duty station) must

submit applications for acquisition training courses using Register-Now, the DON electronic registration system at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/registernow/rnswitch.asp. RegisterNow is used to perform all functions applicable to course registration, including supervisory approval, course enrollment via the DON Registrar, processing cancellations, and obtaining centrally

funded travel orders. Students are encouraged to browse all menu items, including “What’s

New” and “How To.”

For additional information concerning course registration, career field certification, and other DAWIA-related issues, DON students should contact their local acquisition training representative. Names and contact information are available at the “Find ACQ Training Representative” menu option on Register-Now.

AIR FORCE PERSONNEL

Air Force military and civilian personnel interested in DAU training should first consult the Air

Force DACM Web site and the Air Force Acquisition Training Office (AFATO) Web site. These

Web sites provide information about Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

policy and certification, acquisition position coding, how to apply for DAU training and funding,

prerequisites, class schedules, rosters, vacancies, and points of contact.

The Air Force uses a new Web-based DAU reservation system, ACQ Now. This system streamlines the reservation process and allows prospective students to initiate their own training requests via the Internet. Air Force

civilian and military personnel should register through the ACQ Now registration system available at http://

www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/acqnow/main.asp.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

To apply for a DAU course, log onto http://www.dau.mil and select “Enroll Here.” At this site you will find links to your Service-specific application program. While there are many ways to access your specific site, the DAU Home Page provides a single portal with current information and links for each of the categories of students listed below. Points of contact are also listed on the “Enroll Here” page.
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES (CONTINUED)

AIR FORCE PERSONNEL (Continued)

DAU training is open to all Air Force personnel, but individuals occupying acquisition-coded positions are given

priority in order to fulfill their DAWIA requirements. Supervisors and individuals should plan for and identify

training needs through Individual Development Plans and the annual AFATO Data Call (Nov/Dec).

For additional information please contact your local APDP training manager. Names and information are

available on the “POC Lookup” menu option in ACQ Now. You can also visit the DACM (http://www.safaq.

hq.af.mil/acq_workf) and AFATO (http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/acq_workf/training) Web sites. Other contacts include the Air Force Acquisition Training Office (AFATO), Randolph AFB, at DSN 487-6580 or Commercial

210-652-6580, FAX DSN 487-6560, Comm FAX 210-652-6560, or via e-mail at ACQ.NOW@randolph.af.mil.

ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO THE DEFENSE AGENCIES

Federal civilians assigned to the DoD Components outside the Military Departments (including the Office of

the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Inspector General, the Defense agencies, the Defense field activities, the Joint-Service schools,

and the Defense support activities) shall submit applications for DAU courses in the Acquisition

Training Application System (ACQTAS) at http://www.atrrs. army.mil/channels/acqtas. The

ACQTAS serves as the single application system for DAU courses as well as being the single supervisory and training manager approval, reservation, and notification system for acceptance

in the DAU courses.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students may apply for all DAU courses. They will be placed in courses on a space-available basis.

Applications will be evaluated on an individual basis in terms of meeting course prerequisites, previous training, job experience, and current job title.

Foreign military and civilian students who work for their government must apply for DAU courses through

their country’s training officer, who will then coordinate the training request through the U.S. Army Security

Assistance Officer (SAO) in the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) or an appropriate official in the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Field Activity (SATFA), which is the Executive Agent for foreign students attending DAU courses, will process the student’s application through appropriate channels. The

SATFA will coordinate all training requests with the DAU Registrar’s Office. SAOs or U.S. Embassy officials sponsoring training requests from the host country should go to http://www.disam.dsca.mil/itm/ for information

on training available through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training program.

Military and civilian employees of countries that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

(NATO) should initiate their training requests through the SATFA by calling 757-788-3255. The SATFA desk officer for NATO affairs will put the student in contact with appropriate NATO training officials to process and coordinate the training request.

A non-U.S. citizen who is working for a U.S. defense industry corporation, a foreign corporation that has a contract with DoD or any of the Military Departments (MILDEPs), or who is assigned to a U.S. military agency or

activity may be eligible to apply for DAU courses. For further information about applying for a course, contact

the DAU Registar’s Office at industry.registrar@dau.mil or 703-805-4498.

DEFENSE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

At this time there is no organization or association that confers certification in a functional area for defense industry employees similar to the certification program administered by the DoD and the MILDEPs for their acquisition and contracting workforce. Industry employees may demonstrate an equivalency to the members of

the DoD acquisition workforce in terms of training by successfully completing DAU courses.

To apply for a DAU course, log onto http://www.dau.mil and select “Enroll Here.” At this site you will find links to your Service-specific application program. While there are many ways to access your specific site, the DAU Home Page provides a single portal with current information and links for each of the categories of students listed below. Points of contact are also listed on the “Enroll Here” page.
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Career Field Descriptions

Auditing

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial

Management

Contracting

Facilities Engineering

Industrial/Contract Property Management

Information Technology

Life Cycle Logistics

Production, Quality and Manufacturing

Program Management

Purchasing

Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering – Science and Technology Manager

Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering– Systems Engineering

Test and Evaluation

Chapter 3
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T his chapter provides position category descriptions that are defined in terms of acquisitionrelated duties. The acquisition career fields

described are:

• Auditing

• Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial

Management

• Contracting

• Facilities Engineering

• Industrial/Contract Property Management

• Information Technology

• Life Cycle Logistics

• Production, Quality and Manufacturing

• Program Management

• Purchasing

• Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering – Science and Technology Manager

• Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering – Systems Engineering

• Test and Evaluation

AUDITING

The mandatory education, experience, and training

requirements for the Auditing career field apply to

contract auditors. Persons in this career field perform

contract auditing, accounting, and financial advisory

services to DoD and other government agencies in

negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts. Duties include evaluating

information about contractor economic assertions,

comparing those assertions to established criteria,

and reporting the results to interested third parties.

Some reasons for audits include proposal submissions, incurred cost, compliance with the “Truth in

Negotiations Act,” compliance with Cost Accounting

Standards, contract terminations, claims for abnormal conditions, contractor financial condition, and

contractor systems and operations.

BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING, AND

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

This career field encompasses all aspects of business financial management. It includes cost analysis, financial planning, formulating financial programs and budgets, budget analysis and execution,

and earned value management. As advisors to

commanders, Program Executive Officers (PEOs),

program managers, or other acquisition decision

makers, individuals of this career field are responsible for business financial management of defense

acquisition programs in direct support of the defense

acquisition process.

CONTRACTING

The Contracting career field includes the positions of

contract negotiator, contract specialist, contract termination specialist, contract administrator, procurement analyst, administrative contracting officer, procuring contracting officer, contract price and/or cost

analyst, contracting officer, and termination contracting officer.

Individuals in this career field develop, manage,

supervise, or perform procedures involving the procurement of supplies and services; construction,

research, and development; acquisition planning;

cost and price analysis; solicitation and selection of

sources; preparation, negotiation, and award of contracts; all phases of contract administration; and termination or closeout of contracts. Employees are required to have knowledge of the legislation, policies,

regulations, and methods used in contracting, as

well as knowledge of business and industry practices,

sources of supply, cost factors, cost and price analysis

techniques, and general requirements characteristics.

Career Field Descriptions
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FACILITIES ENGINEERING

The Facilities Engineering career field encompasses

a variety of professional individuals with diverse

skills focused on the design, construction, and life

cycle maintenance of military installations, facilities, civil works projects, airfields, roadways, and

ocean facilities. It involves all facets of life cycle

management from planning through disposal, including design, construction, environmental protection, base operations and support, housing, real

estate, and real property maintenance. Additional

duties include advising or assisting commanders

and acting as, or advising, program managers and

other officials as necessary in executing all aspects

of their responsibilities for facility management

and the mitigation/elimination of environmental

impact in direct support of the defense acquisition

process.

INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

This career field includes the industrial property

management specialist, property administrator, industrial plant clearance specialist, plant clearance

officer, and contract and industrial specialist (if assigned property management responsibilities). Individuals in this career field include personnel

who perform, manage, supervise, or develop policies and procedures for government property. It

may involve the acquisition, control, management,

use, and disposition of government-owned property used by contractors or for storage to support

future contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include providing guidance, counsel, and direction to government and contractor

managers and technicians relating to regulatory

and contractual requirements for managing government property; participating in pre-award surveys and post-award reviews; reviewing contracts

assigned for property administration; evaluating a

contractor’s property management system; and

developing and applying property systems analysis

programs to assess the effectiveness of contractors’

government property management systems.

These functions are normally performed by property administrators as part of the contract administration team and as required by Parts 42.3, 45, and

245 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and

Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS). Plant Clearance

Officers are responsible for performing the duties

necessary to dispose of excess and surplus contractor inventory in accordance with Part 45.6 of the

FAR and Part 245.6 of the DFARS requirements.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This career field includes computer scientists, information technology management specialists,

computer engineers, telecommunications managers,

etc., who directly support the acquisition of information technology. This may include hardware, software,

or firmware products used to create, record, produce,

store, retrieve, process, transmit, disseminate, present,

or display data or information. The employee identifies requirements; writes and/or reviews specifications;

identifies costs; obtains resources (manpower, funding,

and training); and tests, evaluates, plans, obtains, and

manages life cycle development and support (operations, maintenance, and replacement).
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LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS

The Life Cycle Logistics career field includes professionals responsible for planning, development,

implementation, and management of a comprehensive, affordable, and effective systems support

strategy. Life cycle logisticians have principal roles

during the acquisition and operational sustainment

phases of the weapon or materiel systems life

cycle to: (1) ensure product support strategies meet

the program goals for operational effectiveness,

optimize readiness, and facilitate iterative technology enhancements during the system life cycle; (2)

ensure supportability requirements are addressed

consistently with cost, schedule, and performance;

(3) perform an integral role in systems engineering

to ensure supportability considerations are implemented during systems design; and (4) plan and

develop performance-based logistics initiatives as

the preferred approach to product support. Life

cycle logistics is a core program management function that ensures the integration of all support elements to maximize deployability, supportability,

and mobility of the system throughout the program life cycle. They can work directly in a Program Management Office (PMO), in support of the

Program Manager (PM), or in other supporting logistics activity offices.

PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING

Acquisition-related manufacturing and production

duties vary greatly in managerial, administrative,

and technical content; but they usually involve program management or the monitoring of the manufacturing and production efforts of contractors.

The quality assurance specialist manages quality assurance activities to establish essential quality standards and controls. This person also develops and

executes plans that focus on quality of design and

conformance and fitness for use; integrates quality

plans into the system engineering process; and develops policies, procedures, test provisions, and

quality requirements in specifications, standards,

and solicitations. Using design reviews, functional

and configuration audits, production readiness reviews, and milestone reviews, the specialist evaluates quality assurance during acquisition.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Acquisition professionals in the Program Management career field are concerned with all of the functions of a Program Management Office (PMO) or a

Program Executive Office (PEO). Program management professionals serve in a wide range of PMO

and PEO positions, including program integrators and

analysts, program managers, program executive

officers, and their deputies. They may also serve in

a number of support and management positions

throughout the workforce. The fundamental responsibilities of the program manager are to balance the many factors that influence cost, schedule, and performance; to interpret and tailor the

DoD 5000 Series regulations; and to ensure that

high quality, affordable, supportable, and effective

defense systems are delivered to the warfighter as

quickly as possible.
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PURCHASING

Individuals in the Purchasing career field are typically

purchasing agents or supervisory purchasing agents.

This function requires the individuals to purchase,

rent, or lease supplies, services, and equipment

through either formal open-market methods or formal competitive bid procedures. The primary objective of their work is the rapid delivery of goods and

services in direct support of operational requirements. It requires knowledge of commercial supply

sources and of common business practices for roles,

prices, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments.

SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT

AND ENGINEERING — SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MANAGER

Science and Technology (S&T) managers are typically scientists and engineers involved in the Concept and Technology Development Phase and/or

the System Development and Demonstration

Phase of the Defense Acquisition Process. Primary

duties include developing overall program goals

for S&T funds; acquiring the services of scientists,

engineers, and technical support personnel, who

are experts in their fields, to perform S&T research

for DoD; providing funds to and oversight of S&T

performers, including universities, industry, and

Federal Government organizations; and interfacing

with the technology customer to expedite the transition of technology to the user.

SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT

AND ENGINEERING — SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Personnel in this field are usually engineers and

scientists who perform systems planning, research

and development, and/or other engineering tasks.

These individuals, who directly support acquisition

programs, projects, or activities, may include managers or technical specialists in engineering, chemistry, physics, operations research, mathematics,

and computer science fields. These positions require the incumbent to plan, organize, monitor,

oversee, and/or perform engineering activities that

relate to the design, development, fabrication, installation, modification, or analysis of systems or

system components. Duties may require identification, establishment, organization, or implementation of acquisition engineering objectives and policies or establishment of specifications.

TEST AND EVALUATION

Individuals who work in this field are usually engineers, scientists, operations researchers, computer

scientists, and other degree-holding technical personnel who perform test and evaluation tasks in

support of acquisition. The field includes managers

and technical specialists in engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, and computer science fields. They are responsible for planning,

monitoring, conducting, and evaluating tests of prototype, new, or modified weapon systems equipment or materiel. Individuals also analyze, assess,

and evaluate test data and results; prepare assessments of the data; and write reports of the findings.
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Course Descriptions

Certification Courses

Assignment-specific Courses

Some Acronyms Used in This Chapter

Course Descriptions

Distance Learning Courses

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Course Predecessors

Chapter 4
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Course Descriptions

CERTIFICATION COURSES

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) has designated certain courses as mandatory for certification

in various career fields within each Component’s Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce

at Levels I, II, or III. The primary authority for these

courses is the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, implemented by Department of Defense

Directive (DoDD) 5000.52 and DoD 5000.52-M. Appendix B of this Catalog lists detailed requirements

for certification in all career fields. The Directors,

Acquisition Career Management (DACMs) for the

Services and for DoD agencies manage attendance

at these courses. Normally, the DACMs give priority

to AT&L workforce members who are pursuing certification in an acquisition career field. It is also recommended that students meet appropriate certificationlevel requirements. For example, attendance at a

Level III course presumes the student meets all requirements for, and is certified at, Level II in that

career field.

ASSIGNMENT-SPECIFIC COURSES

Assignment-specific courses are required to qualify

for specific assignments or billets rather than for certification in a career field. Appendix C of this Catalog

contains further details on assignment-specific courses.

The Service or Agency DACM can confirm whether

the applicant’s position justifies this type of training.

DAU, working through the Service or Agency, will

fund TDY expenses if the Service or Agency DACM

validates the requirement for assignment-specific

course attendance.

Other courses included in this chapter are designed

to enhance the job skills of DoD AT&L workforce

members and to keep them current with the very

latest legislation, policies, and procedures necessary

to successfully perform their duties. These courses

may also be used to meet the continuous learning

requirements established for DoD AT&L workforce

members.

This chapter provides a description of all mandatory, desired, assignment-specific, and continuing

education courses. The description for each course

includes the training objectives and prerequisites,

recommended experience/education levels for students, course length, method of delivery, and an

explanation of who should attend. For updates to

these course descriptions during the training year,

consult the online Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/

catalog.

SOME ACRONYMS USED IN THIS CHAPTER

ACAT – Acquisition Category

AT&L — Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics

BCEFM – Business, Cost Estimating, and

Financial Management

COTS – Commercial Off-the-Shelf

DACMs – Directors, Acquisition Career Management

DAR – Defense Acquisition Regulation

DAWIA – Defense Acquisition Workforce

Improvement Act

DCAA – Defense Contract Audit Agency

DCAI – Defense Contract Audit Institute

DoD – Department of Defense

DODIG – DoD Inspector General

DWCF – Defense Working Capital Fund

EVM – Earned Value Management

G&A — General and Administrative

GAO – General Accounting Office

IBR – Integrated Baseline Review

ICAF – Industrial College of the Armed Forces

IS/IT – Information Systems/Information

Technology

IEEE/EIA – Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers/Electronic Industries Alliance

OFPP – Office of Federal Procurement Policy

OSCR – Operations and Support Cost

Reduction

PPBE – Planning, Programming, Budgeting and

Execution (DoD)

PDS – Personnel Data System

R&D – Research and Development

RFP – Request for Proposal

RTOC – Reduction in Total Ownership Cost

SBA – Small Business Administration

SES – Senior Executive Service
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T his course provides a broad overview of the

DoD systems acquisition process, covering all

phases of acquisition. It introduces the requirements generation and resource allocation processes,

the DoD 5000 Series documents governing the defense acquisition process, and current issues in system acquisition management. Designed for individuals who have little or no experience in DoD

acquisition management, ACQ 101 has proven very

useful to personnel in headquarters, program management, and functional or support offices.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to recognize:

• the fundamental precepts and bases of defense

systems acquisition management;

• the diverse, interrelated, and changing nature in

the different disciplines of defense systems acquisition management; and

• the regulations and governing structures of defense systems acquisition management.

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for

military officers, O-1 through O-3, and DoD civilians,

GS-5 through GS-9. However, the course is open to

all ranks and grades.

Prerequisite: None

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass the

final examination within 60 calendar days of the start

date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BU5

ACQ 101 ACQ 201A

FUNDAMENTALS OF SYSTEMS ACQUISITION

MANAGEMENT

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION, PART A

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ntermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A, uses

computer-based training to prepare mid-level acquisition professionals to work in integrated product

teams by understanding systems acquisition principles and processes. Both ACQ 201A and ACQ 201B

are required for DAWIA certification.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will:

• enhance their knowledge of the business, technical, and managerial aspects of acquisition;

• understand and appreciate the critical role that

each functional discipline plays in the acquisition

process; and

• using computer-based training, theoretically participate in simulated integrated product teams to

develop plans and resolve problems.

Who Should Attend: ACQ 201A is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above;

and industry equivalents who are Level I certified in

acquisition. Students should have 2 to 4 years of acquisition and/or logistics experience.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Note: For contracting personnel, the prerequisites

are ACQ 101 (within 1 year of assignment to a

major defense acquisition program) or Contracting

Level II certification. ACQ 201A is assignmentspecific for contracting personnel. It is required at

Level III for all contracting personnel assigned to a

major program or for those who devote at least 50

percent of their time to a major acquisition program.

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JHJ
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ACQ 201B

Apreeminent course for members of the Acquisition Corps, ACQ 401 is designed to prepare

selected military officers and civilians for

senior leadership and staff positions throughout the

acquisition community.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course are awarded a Master’s of Science Degree in National Resource Strategy.

The Senior Acquisition Course consists of the entire

10-month Industrial College of the Armed Forces

(ICAF) curriculum. The curriculum is enhanced for

designated acquisition students through four major

elements:

• the core curriculum,

• mandatory acquisition policy advanced studies,

• advanced studies electives, and

• research.

Who Should Attend: Students are selected by their

respective Services or agencies. Military officers

are selected as part of the Senior Service School

Selection Process and designated by the Directors,

Acquisition Career Management.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 10 months

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: ABW

ACQ 401

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION, PART B SENIOR ACQUISITION COURSE

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ntermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B, prepares

mid-level acquisition professionals to work effectively in integrated product teams by understanding

systems acquisition principles and processes. Both

ACQ 201A and ACQ 201B are required for DAWIA

certification.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will:

• enhance and apply their knowledge of the business, technical, and managerial aspects of acquisition;

• understand and appreciate the critical role that

each functional discipline plays in the acquisition

process; and

• effectively participate in integrated product teams

and apply knowledge gained in ACQ 201A to develop plans and resolve problems.

Who Should Attend: ACQ 201B is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above;

and industry equivalents who are Level I certified in

acquisition. Students should have 2 to 4 years of acquisition and/or logistics experience.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201A

Note: For contracting personnel, the prerequisites

are ACQ 101 (within one year of assignment to a

major defense acquisition program) or Contracting

Level II certification. ACQ 201A is required at Level

III for all contracting personnel assigned to a major

program or for those who devote at least 50 percent

of their time to a major acquisition program. It is

assignment-specific for all other contracting personnel.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: JHK
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T his innovative course provides general/flag

officers and Senior Executive Service (SES)

civilians with an executive-level understanding of the defense systems acquisition process.

The workshop curriculum is 100 percent tailored to

the specific needs of the participant, conducted “on

demand,” and delivered in a one-on-one desk-side

forum.

Objectives: General/flag officers and SES civilians

who successfully complete this course will:

• augment their knowledge of specific aspects of

defense systems acquisition in a one-on-one forum,

• gain an appreciation of the entire spectrum of the

defense acquisition process or a limited number

of specific areas within the process, and

• experience “just-in-time” learning and apply this

tailored learning directly to real-time issues.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is available to

all DoD general/flag officers, political appointees,

congressional staffers, and SES civilian employees.

Membership in an Acquisition Corps career program

is not required.

Prerequisite: None

Length: Variable, depending upon the number of

topics to be addressed; typically one-half to 2 days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: ADU

ACQ 403

DEFENSE ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE

OVERVIEW WORKSHOP

The Executive Management Course is for individuals who are not graduates of PMT 301;

PMT 302; or PMT 352, Parts A and B. This 3-week

course serves senior managers who interface with,

or otherwise need to understand, the defense systems acquisition process. Participants explore better ways to support, guide, and oversee acquisition

programs through case studies and examples, faculty discussion, and guest speakers from the DoD

community and the defense industry.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• recognize what issues are important in defense

systems acquisition at the executive level, and

• understand why these particular issues are important from a macro-perspective.

Who Should Attend: This course is open to military officers and civilians, O-6/GM-15, who are

working in positions requiring an understanding and

working knowledge of DoD systems acquisition. Additionally, participants of equivalent rank, from defense industry, other Federal agencies, and allied

nations, are admitted on a space-available basis.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 15 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: AD2

ACQ 402

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COURSE
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T his 1-week course for general/flag officers and

SES civilians focuses on understanding the perspectives of key government and defense industry decision makers. The course includes discussions of topics affecting the defense systems acquisition environment. Participants who are not

graduates of PMT 301; PMT 302; PMT 352, Parts A

and B; or PMT 401 will develop an executive-level

understanding of defense systems acquisition management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will:

• gain an executive-level understanding of defense

systems acquisition in terms of what is important

and why it is important;

• understand recent legislation and executive actions affecting acquisition;

• refresh their knowledge of current DoD acquisition policy and procedural initiatives;

• appreciate the perspectives of the Congress, defense industry, and executives of the Office of the

Secretary of Defense; and

• apply lessons learned and hot topics to their current acquisition programs.

Who Should Attend: This course is for general/

flag officers and SES civilians who are working in positions requiring an understanding of DoD systems

acquisition. Also, participants of equivalent rank from

defense industry, other Federal agencies, and allied

nations are admitted on a space-available basis.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: ADM

ACQ 404

SYSTEMS ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR

GENERAL/FLAG OFFICERS

T he Executive Refresher Course provides an

acquisition policy, process, and lessons-learned

update. The class members examine their role as

acquisition leaders in a changing environment. Guest

speakers lead discussions on contemporary management and leadership topics, such as reform initiatives, partnering with industry, contracting tools,

resource allocations, downsizing, earned value oversight, performance-based logistics, and supply chain

management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand acquisition management policies, processes, regulations, and statutes; and

• develop a leadership role in a changing acquisition management environment.

Who Should Attend: This course is open to

members of all career fields who are graduates of

PMT 301, PMT 302, or PMT 352B; in addition, these

graduates must have (or have been selected for) the

rank/grade of O-6 or GS-15 or the industry equivalent thereof. Applicants who are not graduates of

PMT 302 or PMT 352B but meet the rank/grade requirement should attend ACQ 402.

Prerequisite: PMT 352B

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: BB8

ACQ 405

EXECUTIVE REFRESHER COURSE
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AUD 1320

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ntermediate Contract Auditing provides the staff

auditor with information needed to adequately

plan and conduct audits. Class discussions, practical exercises, and group case studies are used to

highlight problem areas and evaluate alternative

courses of action.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• discuss internal control components;

• utilize the Internal Control Review (ICR) system and

Internal Control Audit Planning Summary (ICAPS) to

assess audit risk;

• list DCAA’s direct audit activity codes;

• discuss forward pricing rates and complete case

studies;

• discuss integrated product teams;

• explain why auditors need to attend negotiations;

• list negotiation techniques and concepts;

• list requirements of Form 2000, identify common

fraud indicators, and state auditor responsibility to

detect fraud;

• discuss the purpose and requirements of the Cost

Accounting Standards and complete case studies;

and

• discuss audit leads and observations.

Who Should Attend: Auditors with less than 3

years of contract audit experience should attend.

This class is 1 of 3 that may be taken by Level I

personnel working toward Level II certification.

Prerequisite: AUD 1130

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: JR7

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT AUDITING

AUD 1130

Technical Indoctrination provides the newly hired

auditor with the basic concepts, techniques, and

procedures of contract auditing; DCAA’s organization structure; and audit guidance processes.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• list the elements of a contract’s life cycle and the

general types of negotiated contracts;

• contrast principal objectives of government contract cost accounting and financial cost accounting;

• explain the history of FAR, Part 31, and discuss allocability, allowability, reasonableness, and selected cost principles;

• describe the background, purpose, and fundamental requirement of each Cost Accounting Standard;

• identify direct costs, indirect costs, and G&A expenses;

• identify costs allocated to final cost objectives

from intermediate cost allocation pools;

• calculate questioned overhead and G&A rates as

a result of pool and/or base adjustments;

• describe the importance and major considerations

of risk assessment;

• create working papers using the Audit Planning

and Performance System (APPS);

• write a structured note for an audit report; and

• calculate questioned costs in a proposal audit.

Who Should Attend: New contract auditing personnel should attend within 4 to 6 weeks after reporting for duty.

Prerequisites: AUD 1113*, Orientation to DCAA

(SS); AUD 1114*, Orientation to Federal Procurement

Regulations (SS); AUD 1115*, Orientation to Contract

Auditing Procedures (SS); and AUD 1116*, Orientation to DCAA Audits (SS)

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PC6

*For course description, contact DCAI at (901) 325-

6383.

TECHNICAL INDOCTRINATION
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Statistical Sampling concentrates on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform statistical

sampling in the contract audit environment.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• discuss statistical sampling basic concepts,

• explain the criteria for a valid statistical sample,

• differentiate between variable and attribute sampling,

• discuss the difference between dollar unit and

physical unit sampling,

• determine the proper sample selection method

and stratification method to use on an audit,

• select a statistical sample using the E-Z-Quant

programs, and

• evaluate the results of a statistical sample using

the E-Z-Quant programs.

Who Should Attend: This class is 1 of 3 that may

be taken by Level I personnel working toward

Level II certification. All auditors are eligible.

Prerequisite: AUD 1130

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: QP0

AUD 4120

STATISTICAL SAMPLING

AUD 4230

GRAPHIC, COMPUTATIONAL, AND IMPROVEMENT

CURVE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

T his course provides students the skills necessary to perform a regression analysis and a

simple improvement curve in the contract audit

environment. The course stresses graphic presentation

of trend and improvement curve data, identification

of possible irregularities in the contractor’s history,

and the reporting of audit findings.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• identify audit situations for regression analysis or

improvement curves,

• properly utilize the correct E-Z-Quant program for

a given audit situation,

• correctly interpret the E-Z-Quant program output,

• determine if reliance can be placed upon interpretation of the output,

• analyze improvement curve data and identify

major irregularities or significant changes in trend

data, and

• research the more complex issues associated with

regression analysis and improvement curves.

Who Should Attend: This class is 1 of 3 that may

be taken by Level I personnel working toward

Level II certification. All auditors are eligible.

Prerequisite: AUD 1130

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: QPC
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Policies and techniques are introduced for preparing weapons systems life cycle cost estimates,

including DoD estimating requirements and

guidance, estimate use and structure, analogy estimates, parametric estimating, improvement curves,

inflation, risk, economic analysis, and software cost

estimating. Practical exercises and a case study give

the student the opportunity to apply these skills.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• define cost data and apply appropriate quantitative techniques to estimate costs for major defense

acquisition programs,

• explain cost estimating policies, and

• perform a life cycle cost analysis.

Who Should Attend: BCF 101 is required for DoD

employees responsible for the preparation of materiel

system life cycle cost estimates. It is also beneficial for

individuals who use information from life cycle cost

estimates, supervise cost estimators, prepare budgets

based on life cycle cost estimates, manage acquisition

programs, evaluate and negotiate contract proposals,

or want to learn cost estimating basics.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101. Students need competence

in algebra equal to a second-year high school algebra

course. At http://northeast.dau.mil/pre_course/

Algebra%20Tutorial.doc, an algebra tutorial is

available. Students with questions about their math

skills should contact the course manager. Students

will also need a calculator and familiarity with IBMcompatible computers and spreadsheet packages.

Recommended: Introductory course in statistics

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q1A

BCF 101

FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ANALYSIS

AUD 8562

All new supervisors, GS-13 and above, must

complete this course. The Defense Contract

Audit Agency (DCAA) recommends that new

supervisors attend within 3 months of promotion.

The student will learn to apply critical personnel

policies and procedures to the job environment

that are essential to the success of a DCAA supervisor.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• explain the relationship of merit system principles

to the prohibited personnel practices;

• describe a supervisor’s responsibilities regarding

probationary periods, the merit promotion program, the leave program, the grievance process,

employee records, sexual harassment prevention,

reasonable accommodation requests, discrimination complaints, and the use of the Employee Assistance Program;

• identify an approach to effectively manage a

diverse workforce;

• apply procedures to accomplish employee training and construct training plans;

• apply timely and appropriate recognition of employee accomplishments;

• promote the employee suggestion program;

• list the components of the EEO Program;

• explain DCAA’s drug testing program;

• recognize and react to employee discipline situations;

• establish and monitor a Performance Improvement Plan;

• explain when collective bargaining agreements

supercede DCAAM 1400.1;

• identify the criteria for a termination decision; and

• use DCAA’s emergency procedures and guidelines.

Who Should Attend: New GS-13 Supervisory Auditors and other managers and supervisors needing a

refresher should attend.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: CBJ

DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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T his course builds on the Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts introduced in ACQ 101.

Students learn in a virtual classroom environment. The course summarizes the language, data

reports, metrics, graphs, and management processes

associated with EVM as they apply to DoD acquisition management. The course emphasizes the processes related to the Performance Measurement

Baseline (PMB), the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR),

and the American National Standards Institute

(ANSI) for EVM Systems. Finally students evaluate

and compute basic EVM metrics and EVM metricbased Estimates at Completion (EAC).

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• describe, in plain language, the acronyms and

meaning of EVM-associated vocabulary;

• identify the program management data elements

and processes associated with PMB development;

• understand how the ANSI EVM Industry Standard

is used to certify EVM-integrated management

systems;

• explain the IBR process and purpose;

• compute and comprehend the meaning of selected

EVM metrics and EVM EACs; and

• identify acquisition organizations, stakeholders,

and formal agreements associated with EVM.

Who Should Attend: This course is for military

officers, O-1 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above;

and equivalent industry personnel working in, or

selected for, positions requiring knowledge and use

of EVM.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: 28 class days (This is a nonresident course

available through the Internet. It is currently a nonrolling enrollment course with specific start and end

dates, beginning the first week of each month and

ending the last week of that month. This course is

expected to convert to rolling enrollment during

FY04.)

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: Q1B

BCF 102

FUNDAMENTALS OF EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT

T he Fundamentals of Business Financial Management course develops skills necessary for

formulating and executing a program office

budget. Topics include cost analysis; funding policies;

the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting

system; the congressional enactment process; and

the budget execution process. These skills are developed through interactive computer-based training.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• describe the overall DoD resource allocation process and identify the terminology and concepts

used in analyzing the costs of defense acquisition

programs;

• explain the appropriations, policies, and practices

applicable to developing a program budget;

• examine the Planning, Programming, Budgeting

and Execution (PPBE) process and the impact of

programming and budgeting decisions on defense

acquisition programs;

• summarize the congressional enactment process

and the impact of congressional actions on defense acquisition programs; and

• identify the processes by which budget authority

is apportioned, executed in accordance with public

law, and reprogrammed.

Who Should Attend: BCF 103 is required for military officers and DoD civilians working in, or selected for, positions requiring knowledge or use

of funds management principles. Equivalent industry personnel are encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Recommended: Baccalaureate degree and 1 year

of BCEFM acquisition experience

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: PGC

BCF 103

FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT
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ntermediate Cost Analysis emphasizes development and application of cost analysis techniques

and estimate interpretation. The course addresses

estimate definition and planning, data collections,

formulation, review and presentation, and documentation. Estimating techniques, such as parametrics,

analogies, expert opinions, and improvement curves,

are addressed in more depth. Computations are

done using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated

Tools (ACEIT).

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the cost estimating process;

• normalize data for content, quantity, and economic year;

• develop cost estimates using various techniques;

• document cost models and estimates;

• apply time-phasing techniques in development,

production, and operation and support phases of

the life cycle, including cost improvements curves;

and

• understand and perform sensitivity and risk

analysis of an estimate.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level II certification for the DoD acquisition cost

analyst; it is suggested for anyone in the financial

management or earned value area.

Prerequisite: BCF 101

Note: Students must provide, and be familiar with,

a scientific calculator.

Recommended: Two years of acquisition experience in cost estimating, financial management, or the

earned value analysis job series is recommended.

Algebra competence is essential, and some familiarity with statistics is beneficial. Students should direct

math skills questions to the course manager.

Length: 15 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2B

BCF 204

INTERMEDIATE COST ANALYSIS

BCF 203

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ntermediate Earned Value Management (EVM)

students work as members of an integrated product

team for the system development and demonstration phase of a small ACAT I program. In the

context of integrated program management, students

review, develop, and experience the EVM-related

processes associated with requirements generation,

acquisition strategy development, Request for Proposal (RFP) development, source selection, risk management, Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), and

analysis during program execution.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• articulate the relationship between EVM and

defense acquisition management;

• develop EVM strategies consistent with EVM

policy and appropriate for associated program

risks;

• prepare EVM requirements for the RFP;

• evaluate integrated management systems with

respect to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) EVM Industry Standard;

• plan, organize, participate in, and manage a typical IBR; and

• evaluate EVM data as an element of integrated

program management that includes warfighter requirements, contracts, risk management, critical

path schedules, and internal and external reporting.

Who Should Attend: This course is for military

officers, O-3 and above; DoD civilians, GS-9 and

above; and equivalent industry personnel needing

knowledge of EVM principles.

Prerequisite: BCF 102

Precourse Materials: A self-assessment is available from the course manager to determine the

student’s suitability for attendance.

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: Q2G

INTERMEDIATE EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT
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BCF 205

T he Contractor Business Strategies course provides students a better understanding of a commercial environment. The primary emphasis is

on the impact business decisions have on the customer and the company’s financial position. The

course is taught with a business perspective, emphasizing the marketplace defined by having the

Federal Government as a primary customer.

Throughout the course, this environment is compared and contrasted with commercial business

practices and processes.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• recognize and analyze business issues and the resulting impact on the financial condition of the

company, and

• understand and use the vocabulary and concepts

necessary to discuss these issues with the defense

contractor community.

Who Should Attend: This course is for military

officers, O-3 and above, and DoD civilians, GS-9

and above, who have 3 to 5 years of experience in

financial management and are involved in the systems acquisition process, interface with contractors,

or deal with contractor data. The course is also recommended for personnel in the Program Management career field.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201B

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2A

CONTRACTOR BUSINESS STRATEGIES

(Formerly Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers)

Cost Risk Analysis prepares cost analysts to

model the cost risk associated with a defense

acquisition program. Topics covered include

basic probability concepts, subjective probability assessment, goodness-of-fit testing, basic simulation

concepts, and spreadsheet-based simulation. Practical exercises, a small-group workshop, and a capstone article review reinforce the techniques taught.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• assess subjective probabilities to represent uncertain cost elements in a defense acquisition program;

• model the cost risk associated with a defense acquisition program; and

• judge the reasonableness of a cost risk analysis for

a defense acquisition program.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for DoD Acquisition, Technology,

and Logistics (AT&L) workforce personnel whose duties include developing and/or evaluating cost estimates for such areas as procurement, software, research and development, weapons systems, etc.;

planning and management of DoD systems acquisitions; evaluation and negotiation of contract proposals; and cost and performance tradeoff analyses.

Participants typically include members from the

BCEFM community as well as personnel in Program

Management; Contracting; Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering; and Information Technology.

Prerequisite: BCF 101

Recommended: ACQ 201B and a working familiarity with any spreadsheet package

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2C

BCF 206

COST RISK ANALYSIS
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Software Cost Estimating is designed for those

who estimate and/or review the cost of software

development and maintenance. Topics include

life cycle management, development paradigms,

capability evaluations, risk analysis, reuse, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, function points, IEEE/

EIA 12207, parametric models, and model calibration.

Case studies allow students to apply the course materials.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• describe the software acquisition process,

• determine an appropriate cost estimating methodology and the types of data required for a software

cost estimate,

• use models for software life cycle cost estimating,

• compare and contrast alternative techniques for

software cost estimating,

• apply software cost estimating techniques,

• discuss the strengths and weaknesses of software

cost estimating models, and

• discuss major influences on software cost estimating.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific course

is for personnel whose duties impact embedded or

automated information systems acquisitions. It includes developing and/or evaluating cost estimates

for life cycle management, planning and managing

DoD system acquisitions, evaluating and/or negotiating contract proposals, or analyzing cost and performance tradeoffs. Participants typically include members of the BCEFM community as well as personnel

in Program Management, Software Engineering,

and Information Technology.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 201, BCF 101, SAM 101, and a

working familiarity with any word-processing package on an IBM-compatible personal computer

Length: 9 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2E

BCF 208

SOFTWARE COST ESTIMATING

Economic Analysis (EA) prepares students to

conduct economic analyses within the DoD

environment. Topics include decision analysis,

cost analysis, present value, and sensitivity analysis. Practical exercises and a group workshop are

used in class.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• determine the most cost-effective way of conducting DoD business;

• determine the alternative that will warrant the

highest benefits;

• estimate the costs of competing alternatives in an

EA in accordance with Office of Management and

Budget Circular A-94; Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 7041.3; and DoD 7000.14R, Vol. 2B,

Chapter 58;

• assess the uncertainty that may exist, using sensitivity analysis and prior estimates of benefits and

costs of competing alternatives in an EA; and

• provide a rationale for conclusions.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for personnel who develop and/or evaluate costs and benefits of alternative courses of action (lease vs. buy, in-house vs. contractor, privatization or outsourcing, or repair or replace). Participants

typically include the BCEFM community. This course

would also be appropriate for personnel in Program

Management; Contracting; Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering; Information

Technology; and non-DoD personnel who conduct

economic analyses of materiel systems.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: A working familiarity with any

spreadsheet package

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2D

BCF 207

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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BCF 209A

ACQUISITION REPORTING COURSE, PART A

(Formerly Selected Acquisition Report)

BCF 209B

ACQUISITION REPORTING COURSE, PART B

(Formerly Selected Acquisition Report)

The Acquisition Reporting Course, Part A, provides basic terminology, concepts, and policy information regarding acquisition reports, such as

the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), and Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), and Major Automated

Information Systems (MAIS).

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this online course will be able to:

• apply acquisition reporting policy to report preparation requirements, and

• integrate and apply concepts learned online to review Consolidated Acquisition Reporting System

(CARS)-based acquisition reports.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for military officers, O-1 and above, and

DoD civilians, GS-7 and above. It is available to acquisition personnel whose assignment requires understanding, preparing, or reviewing of MDAPs/MAIS

programs or reporting using the CARS software. Civilians under contract to support a military program office with a reporting requirement are eligible with

the recommendation of the program manager.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 101 and BCF 103

Note: BCF 209 includes the content of the former

BCF 802 and has been separated into three segments:

• Part A is designed for those who require knowledge of acquisition reports and those who prepare and review reports.

• Part B is required for MAIS report preparers only.

The resident curriculum addresses APB and DAES

reports using CARS software.

• Part C is required for MDAPs report preparers only.

The resident curriculum addresses APB and DAES

reports and SARs using CARS software.

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BE5

The Acquisition Reporting Course, Part B, prepares

acquisition personnel to generate and review

the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) and

Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) for

Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS) programs. Students complete precourse material online

prior to applying these concepts in the classroom.

During the in-class lecture and computer-assisted

case studies, the student learns step-by-step report

preparation using the Consolidated Acquisition Reporting System (CARS) software.

Objective: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to prepare, generate, and review

CARS-based acquisition reports. (Selected Acquisition

Report (SAR) students should enroll in BCF 209C.)

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for military officers, O-1 and above, and

DoD civilians, GS-7 and above. It is generally limited to acquisition personnel who prepare or review

MAIS programs or report using the CARS software.

Civilians under contract to support a military program office with a reporting requirement are eligible with the recommendation of the program

manager.

Prerequisite: BCF 209A

Recommended: ACQ 101 and BCF 103

Note: This course is for MAIS personnel.

• Part A is designed for those who require knowledge of acquisition reports and those who prepare and review reports.

• Part B is required for MAIS report preparers only.

The resident curriculum addresses APB and DAES

reports using CARS software.

Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) personnel should enroll in BCF 209C.

Length: 2 class days.

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BE6
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BCF 211A

ACQUISITION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, PART A

Acquisition Business Management, Part A, is a

Web-based review of material necessary to

solve common financial issues in acquisition

that will be presented in BCF 211B. The course includes topics on cost estimating; earned value

analysis; Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE); congressional enactment; and budget preparation and execution. This course must be

completed prior to applying these concepts in the

classroom in BCF 211B.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course should have familiarity with:

• preparation, justification, and defense of budget

exhibits and obligation/expenditure plans;

• formulation of impact/reclama statements and reports; and

• development and defense of business aspects of

the acquisition and PPBE cycle.

Who Should Attend: Intermediate-level personnel

in positions supporting DoD weapons systems and

various aspects of business and financial management throughout the life cycle of a system should

attend.

Prerequisites: BCF 102 and BCF 103

Recommended: 2 years of acquisition experience

and completion of ACQ 201

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: RG4

BCF 209C

T he Acquisition Reporting Course, Part C, prepares

acquisition personnel to generate and review

the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), the Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), and

the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) for Major Acquisition Defense Programs (MDAPs). Students complete precourse material online prior to applying

these concepts in the classroom. During the in-class

lecture and computer-assisted case studies, the student learns step-by-step report preparation using

the Consolidated Acquisition Reporting System

(CARS) software.

Objective: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to prepare, generate, and review CARS-based acquisition reports, including the

SAR. MAIS students should enroll in BCF 209B.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for military officers, O-1 and above, and

DoD civilians, GS-7 and above. It is generally limited to acquisition personnel who prepare or review

MDAPs or report using the CARS software. Civilians

under contract to support a military program office

with a reporting requirement are eligible with the

recommendation of the program manager.

Prerequisite: BCF 209A (BCF 209B is not a prerequisite for BCF 209C.)

Recommended: ACQ 101 and BCF 103

Note: This course is for MDAPs personnel.

• Part A is designed for those who require knowledge of acquisition reports and those who prepare and review reports.

• Part C is required for MDAP report preparers only.

The resident curriculum addresses APB and DAES

reports and SARs using CARS software.

Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS) personnel should enroll in BCF 209B.

Length: 4 class days.

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BE7

ACQUISITION REPORTING COURSE, PART C

(Formerly Selected Acquisition Report)
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BCF 211B

Acquisition Business Management, Part B, offers

hands-on experience in dealing with common

financial issues in acquisition that include cost

estimating; earned value analysis; Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE); congressional enactment; and budget preparation and

execution. To review basic concepts, students must

complete an Internet precourse part (BCF 211A) prior

to applying these concepts in the classroom (BCF

211B).

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• prepare, justify, and defend budget exhibits and

obligation/expenditure plans;

• formulate impact/reclama statements and reports;

and

• develop and defend business aspects of the acquisition and PPBE cycle.

Who Should Attend: This course is for intermediatelevel personnel in positions supporting DoD weapons

systems and various aspects of business and financial

management throughout the life cycle of a system.

Prerequisite: BCF 211A

Recommended: 2 years of acquisition experience

and completion of ACQ 201

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: RG5

ACQUISITION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, PART B

BCF 215

OPERATING AND SUPPORT COST ANALYSIS

T his course provides students the concepts and

methodologies needed to develop operating

and support (O&S) cost estimates, total ownership cost reduction studies, Cost As an Independent

Variable (CAIV) management processes, and other

management decisions where O&S costs are relevant.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• recognize the full spectrum of costs included in

O&S cost estimates,

• plan and perform an O&S cost estimate that appropriately supports defense management decisions,

• obtain and normalize O&S data,

• apply appropriate cost estimating methods and

models,

• document estimates, and

• apply economic analysis tools to evaluate alternative courses of action.

Who Should Attend: This is an assignment-specific

course. It should be taken by DoD Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce personnel

whose duties include: (1) developing and/or evaluating O&S cost estimates, (2) conducting logistics

support analyses, (3) engineering development in

programs implementing CAIV or RTOC management,

and (4) preparing cost and performance tradeoff

analyses such as fore-structure studies. Participants

will typically include members from the Business,

Cost Estimating, and Financial Management; Life

Cycle Logistics; and Systems Planning, Research,

Development and Engineering communities. This

course would also be appropriate for program/

project managers.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: 2 years of experience in defense

acquisition cost estimating, financial management,

logistics, engineering, or program management. BCF

101 and ACQ 101 are highly recommended. Competence in algebra is required.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: Q2H
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CAR 805

T his course provides an integrated perspective

of the impact of the latest legal and regulatory

changes and advances in information management on the acquisition process. Emerging Information Technology (IT) and IT acquisition strategies are

reviewed. Best commercial practices and information

management issues, such as information assurance

and electronic government, are discussed with a focus on improving acquisition service to the customer

while assuring best value to the government.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• assess the impact of the latest legal and regulatory changes and advances in information technology on the acquisition process, and

• evaluate how emerging management practices

and information technology promote improvements in the acquisition process.

Who Should Attend: This continuing education

course is appropriate for acquisition professionals

who are already Level III certified in an acquisition

career field and in all types of defense programs,

including those dealing with weapons; mission critical computer resources; command, control, communications, and intelligence; and automated information

systems.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: JHG

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO

ACQUISITION IN THE INFORMATION AGE

T his capstone course teaches students how to

apply Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial

Management (BCEFM) concepts, techniques,

and on-the-job experience to functional interrelationships and opportunities among the disciplines of cost

estimating, earned value management, and financial

management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• explain the tasks and duties of BCEFM functions;

• define current BCEFM-related laws, regulations,

policies, and procedures;

• evaluate the interrelationships among the BCEFM

functions; and

• point out the appropriate decision-making information based on the integrated nature of a

BCEFM task.

Who Should Attend: This course is for personnel

in positions supporting DoD weapons systems and

the various aspects of business and financial management throughout the life cycle of a system.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B, Level I certification in

BCEFM, and 2 years of experience in BCEFM

Recommended: Four years of acquisition experience is recommended. Level II certification in

BCEFM is highly recommended.

Precourse Materials: A self-assessment will be

mailed to students before class begins and should

be faxed back to the course manager prior to the

class start date. Also, students should come to class

prepared to research a work-related topic. They will

either brief the class on their findings or prepare a

paper at the end of the course.

Length: 9 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: BZF

BCF 301

BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING, AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
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CON 100

SHAPING SMART BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS

Personnel new to the contracting specialty will gain

a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which they will serve. Students will develop professional skills for making business decisions

and advising other acquisition team members in successfully meeting customers’ needs. Before beginning

their study of technical knowledge and contracting

procedures, students will learn about the different

DoD mission areas and the types of procurement alternatives that may be selected for each. Knowledge

management and information systems as well as recent DoD acquisition initiatives will be introduced.

Small group exercises will prepare students to provide contracting support within the overarching business relationships of government and industry.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• explain the acquisition/contracting mission and its

impact on the American economic system,

• select training and development opportunities for

career progression,

• describe the interdependence of functional team

members,

• describe the importance of the oversight roles of

the GAO and the DODIG,

• explain the characteristics and responsibilities of

the contracting professional in the role of a business advisor,

• explain the distinctive interests of both the buyer

and seller and the role those interests play,

• determine the relationship between financial and

acquisition communities and how fundamental financial principles and requirements are important,

• describe commercial acquisition and governmentunique requirements of market research in identifying the best business arrangements to meet

mission requirements,

• explain e-business and information technology in

supporting business processes, and

• distinguish among the current DoD acquisition initiatives and new policies.

Who should attend: This course is for personnel

new to the contracting workforce.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: JHE

Emphasizing commercial business practices, this

survey course encompasses the entire contracting process from receipt of a purchase request

through contract closeout. Students use the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the DoD FAR

Supplement (DFARS) to make related business decisions. As business advisors to the customer, students conduct an integrated case study requiring

critical thinking and analysis.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• act as a business advisor making smart business

decisions;

• analyze contracting requirements;

• plan competition and source selection;

• draft solicitations;

• evaluate quotes and offers;

• award contracts;

• plan contract administration;

• monitor contract quality and administer payments; and

• modify, terminate, and close out contracts.

Who Should Attend: This course is for students new

to the contracting workforce, either entry-level personnel or those crossing over from other career fields.

Prerequisite: CON 100 (for DoD students)

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. CON 101 is composed of five modules, all of which must be completed within 90 calendar days.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BDQ

BASICS OF CONTRACTING

CON 101
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CON 104B

Principles of Contract Pricing, Part B, is designed

for entry-level contracting personnel. As an entrylevel course, CON 104B will help the student

understand some of the basic terminology and concepts of pricing as they relate to fair and reasonable

pricing. Students will build upon the foundation provided in CON 104A.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• perform a profit analysis, including the appropriate use and application of requirements relative

to cost of money;

• integrate and apply the various concepts and

methods learned online to a real-time cost analysis in the form of an integrating exercise;

• apply selected techniques of cost of money and

profit analysis; and

• apply the essential techniques, strategies, and

tactics of the negotiation process.

Who Should Attend: This course is for civilians,

GS-5 and above; military officers, O-1 and above;

and enlisted personnel, E-4 and above, working in

contracting positions. Members of related acquisition

career fields are also strongly encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: CON 104A

Recommended: A knowledge of basic math skills

is strongly recommended, such as:

• knowing the mathematical order of operations

(parentheses, multiplication, division, addition,

and subtraction),

• solving the formula for a straight line (Y=A+BX,

given Y and X data), and

• operating a basic functions calculator (*,/,+,-).

A math tutorial is provided in CON 104A and at the

DAU Continuous Learning Center (http://clc.dau.mil)

for those in need of a refresher.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: RGR

PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT PRICING, PART B

CON 104A

PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT PRICING, PART A

Principles of Contract Pricing, Part A, is designed

for entry-level contracting personnel. As an entrylevel course, CON 104A will help the student

understand some of the basic terminology and concepts of pricing as they relate to fair and reasonable

pricing. Students will build upon the foundation provided in CON 101, Basics of Contracting.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the general environment of contract

pricing,

• determine the sources and means of acquiring

data for cost and price analysis,

• analyze direct and indirect costs, and

• understand the structured approach to profit

analysis and requirements relative to cost of

money.

Who Should Attend: This course is for civilians, GS5 and above; military officers, O-1 and above; and

enlisted personnel, E-4 and above, working in contracting positions. Members of related acquisition

career fields are also strongly encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: CON 101

Recommended: A knowledge of basic math skills

is strongly recommended, such as:

• knowing the mathematical order of operations

(parentheses, multiplication, division, addition,

and subtraction),

• solving the formula for a straight line (Y=A+BX,

given Y and X data), and

• operating a basic functions calculator (*,/,+,-).

A math tutorial is provided in CON 104A and at the

DAU Continuous Learning Center (http://clc.dau.mil)

for those in need of a refresher.

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: RG6
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CON 202

I

ntermediate-level contracting personnel examine

contracting, focusing on complex, noncommercial

acquisitions. Through an integrated case study,

students are challenged to accept their roles as business advisors and to apply ethical principles and

sound judgment to resolve contracting issues.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• plan procurement, including acquisition planning

with a formal source selection plan pursuant to the

analysis of market research and requirements

documents and consideration of recurring requirements, government property, competition, contract

type, and contract financing;

• create a contract, including preparation of a Request for Proposal, evaluation of factors, competitive range determination, discussions, and processing of a request for final proposal revisions;

• prepare an award decision, conduct debriefings,

and take steps to mitigate and/or resolve protests;

and

• administer a contract, including administration

planning, conducting a post-award orientation,

contract surveillance and quality assurance, financial management, terminations, and disputes

resolution.

Who Should Attend: This course is for intermediatelevel contracting personnel with Level I Contracting

certification and 2 years of contracting experience.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Recommended: 2-1/2 years of contracting experience after completing CON 101

Precourse Materials: Integrated product team

read-ahead assignment

Length: 15 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGE

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACTING

CON 204

This course reinforces pricing skills taught in

CON 104, Parts A and B, and further develops

skills in price and cost analysis. Through team

case studies, students demonstrate their ability to

recognize, resolve, and provide advice on pricing issues and appropriately use price and cost analysis in

developing prenegotiation objectives.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• use pricing-related market research and know the

benefits of its use,

• understand collaboration opportunities to streamline price/cost analysis efforts,

• recognize the appropriateness of the cost/price

analysis as it relates to preferred acquisition approaches,

• realize when and how to perform various cost/price

analysis techniques and how to use the results,

• consider cash flow and analysis from the supplier

and customer perspectives, and

• understand how to use and advise on alternative

contract incentives.

Who Should Attend: Level I certified personnel

who are working on Level II certification should

take this course.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Precourse Materials: A welcome packet is provided approximately 30 days prior to attendance. It

outlines objectives, purpose, competencies, introductory reading material, and sample problems relevant

to the course.

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BU6

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT PRICING
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Overhead Management of Defense Contracts

provides an understanding of industry overhead costs and their impact on seller pricing/

business strategies under various acquisition environments with differing contract types. Attendees

will understand the development and application of

overhead rates used in contract formation, administration, and close out. The course-integrating case

provides hands-on application of the overhead-rate

process where students determine their own final

overhead rates.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• develop, evaluate, and apply indirect rates;

• assess program impacts with the changing business base;

• interpret Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

audit reports and evaluate recommendations; and

• make final decisions on cost issues.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is appropriate for contracting officers, buyers,

price analysts, auditors, and contract administration

personnel who are assigned to projects in which

overhead situations are present or who are involved

in either contract formation or administration.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Recommended: It is strongly recommended that

all applicants have at least 1 year of contracting

experience after Level I certification before attending this course.

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BKA

CON 232

OVERHEAD MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS

CON 210

Attendees will understand the impact of government contract law on acquisition. The

course introduces basic principles and sources

of law relevant to acquisition. Court cases and administrative decisions emphasize how law affects

the government-contractor relationship, legal disputes, and the maintenance of ethical business.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• analyze how the law affects government contract

formation;

• differentiate among types of inspection, warranties, acceptance, and changes;

• recognize situations requiring an equitable adjustment;

• articulate key issues and describe procedures

available for dispute resolution;

• explain the application of different types of contract termination;

• contrast different forums available to hear protests relating to government contract formation

and describe the basic issues;

• explain the allocation and enforcement of government rights to various types of property;

• identify and apply limitations on spending of government funds; and

• recognize procurement fraud and available remedies.

Who Should Attend: This course is for intermediatelevel personnel who are responsible for contract

formation or management.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Recommended: CON 202 is strongly recommended.

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BDP

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT LAW
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CON 234

Contingency Contracting develops skills for contracting support provided to Joint Forces across

the full spectrum of military operations. Exercises focus on unique aspects of contingency operations, critical thinking skills, and the execution of appropriate contractual instruments.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• identify and apply contracting laws, regulations,

and procedures for contingencies;

• apply ethical principles in procurement decisions

in foreign environments;

• identify key personnel and organizations in contingencies, explain their roles and responsibilities, and

illustrate required coordination;

• summarize and discuss elements of contingency

contracting support planning;

• assess customer requirements and execute appropriate procurement actions;

• prepare, assemble, administer, and close out contracts, documents, files, and reports; and

• recognize cross-cultural behavior patterns and antiterrorism force protection measures and explain

their impact on contingency contracting.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for Contracting and Purchasing career

field personnel who are in deployable positions.

Whenever practical, students should attend the

course prior to assuming duties as a deployable

contracting officer or purchasing agent.

Prerequisite: CON 101 or PUR 101

Recommended: 2 years of purchasing or contracting experience

Length: 9 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PAP

CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING

From price-based acquisition to the traditional

cost-based environment, this course is designed

for buyers, price analysts, and contracting officers tasked with obtaining fair and reasonable prices.

CON 235 addresses market forces, the market research process, commerciality issues, and cost/price

analysis techniques, such as interviewing experts,

analogy, decision theory, earned value statistics,

parametrics, learning curves, and risk analysis.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• use inferential statistics and hypotheses testing;

• analyze the relationship between two or more

variables, describe that relationship using regression analysis, and defend the appropriateness of

the model;

• perform cost-risk analysis to support prenegotiation objectives;

• integrate quantitative techniques in a cost/price

estimate;

• conduct market research on a given procurement

item; and

• conduct a price analysis of a commercial item as

broadly defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) criteria.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for any Level II/III personnel wanting to

advance in major acquisitions (systems, sustainment, or services), particularly in a price-based acquisition environment.

Prerequisite: CON 204

Recommended: Level II Contracting certification

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PAQ

CON 235

ADVANCED CONTRACT PRICING
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The Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs)

course is intended to support the training of

the DoD AT&L workforce on the use of SAPs

utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Parts

12 and 13. This course combines interactive computer-based training with performance-support resource access, which is provided via the Internet.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• recognize and explain the advantages of using

SAPs for acquisition;

• identify the purchases that can be made using SAPs;

• list sources of information regarding potential

open-market suppliers;

• determine whether the small business set-aside requirement applies;

• decide whether data justifies a decision regarding

the extent of competition;

• explain the importance of the requirement to

maintain an open-market source list;

• plan a solicitation, evaluate quotes, and select a

contractor for award; and

• solve post-award issues.

Who Should Attend: This course is designed as a

continuing education tool for personnel requiring

knowledge in using SAPs.

Prerequisite: None

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: PAS

CON 237

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

This course provides an intensive review of the

techniques and objectives of the DoD Value Engineering (VE) program. Students are exposed to

basic VE concepts and definitions and the relationship

of VE to other incentives contained in the contract and

subcontracts.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply the appropriate VE clause by differentiating

among the types of VE programs;

• validate, by assessment, VE Change Proposals

(VECPs);

• calculate savings resulting from accepted VECPs;

and

• modify the contract after formal processing and

acceptance of the VECP.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for contracting, program management, and

functional personnel who may be involved in VE

applications or who support major weapons systems

and can be expected to encounter specific VE activity. Although the course is targeted for contracting

personnel, individuals not assigned to contracting

are encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: Level II certification in Contracting

or a field of expertise is desirable before attending

this course. A working knowledge of contracting, program management, or a functional area of expertise,

with 2 years of experience, is a satisfactory substitute.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PAR

CON 236

CONTRACTUAL ASPECTS OF VALUE ENGINEERING
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Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contracting focuses on

the unique aspects of contracting for professional A-E services. The course is designed for

AT&L workforce personnel in the Contracting career

field who have achieved a solid baseline of contracting knowledge through a combination of actual

experience and completion of all Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level I

courses. Students will cover issues across the contracting spectrum, including acquisition planning,

source selection, proposal analysis, contract award

and work, and contract management. Specific topics

and practical exercises also include the Brooks Act,

SF-254s/255s, slate and selection process, review of

government estimates, liability, Title II services,

modifications, and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) responsibilities.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• determine the necessity of using Brooks Act procedures;

• select an A-E firm;

• negotiate, award, manage, and administer a contract to satisfy the needs of the government; and

• understand critical pre- and post-award functions

concerning A-E contracts.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is intended for military and civilian AT&L

workforce members in the Contracting career field

who are assigned contracting responsibilities for A-E

contracts. Whenever practical, students should attend

CON 243 prior to assuming A-E contracting duties.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGF

CON 243

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTING

T his course focuses on unique construction contracting issues, such as acquisition planning,

contract performance management, funding,

environmental concerns, construction contract language, construction contracting in the commercial

setting, the Davis-Bacon Act, design/build, basic

schedule delay analysis, constructive changes, acceleration, and construction contract quality management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• conduct appropriate, successful, effective construction acquisition planning;

• properly solicit and award a construction contract;

• diagnose, troubleshoot, and determine better construction contract administration; and,

• through critical analysis/thinking, select the best

construction business decision given the contract

situation.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for military and civilian personnel in the

DoD AT&L workforce who are in the Contracting

career field or who are assigned specific contract administration duties for construction contracts, e.g.,

professional engineers, quality assurance personnel,

and legal counsel personnel. Whenever practical,

students should attend the course prior to assuming

duties related to construction contracting.

Prerequisite: CON 104B

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGG

CON 244

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F

undamentals of Cost Accounting Standards —

Part II, provides detailed, hands-on instruction in

the various aspects of Public Law 100-679, including the rules and regulations of the Cost Accounting Standards Board, the Cost Accounting

Standards (CAS), and disclosure statements for Federal contracts. Whereas Part I addresses only those

standards applicable to modified CAS coverage,

Part II addresses additional standards for full CAS

coverage situations.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• ascertain if a given practice is compliant with CAS

(full CAS coverage);

• verify applicability of CAS and type of coverage;

• determine if and when disclosure of the contractor’s practices is required;

• determine whether a cost impact proposal is necessary; and,

• if a cost impact proposal is necessary, determine

appropriate contract adjustments.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for civilian (or equivalent military) personnel, GS-9 and above, with at least 2

years of experience in the Contracting career field.

Personnel should be responsible for CAS administration for one or more contractors or have a current

(or pending) assignment dealing with CAS issues on

a regular basis.

Prerequisite: CON 204 (prerequisite waived for

attorneys) and CON 250

Recommended: Completion of a first-year college

accounting course or equivalent and completion of

CON 232

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZN

CON 251

FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING

STANDARDS – PART II

F

undamentals of Cost Accounting Standards —

Part I, provides detailed, hands-on instruction in

the various aspects of Public Law 100-679, including the rules and regulations of the Cost Accounting Standards Board, the Cost Accounting

Standards (CAS), and disclosure statements for Federal contracts. Part I addresses only those standards applicable to modified CAS coverage.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• ascertain if a given practice is compliant with CAS

401, 402, 405, and 406 (modified CAS coverage);

• verify applicability of CAS and type of coverage;

• determine if and when disclosure of the contractor’s practices is required;

• determine whether a cost impact proposal is necessary; and,

• if a cost impact proposal is necessary, determine

appropriate contract adjustments.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for civilian (or equivalent military) personnel, GS-9 and above, with at least 2

years of experience in the Contracting career field.

Personnel should be responsible for CAS administration for one or more contractors or have a current

(or pending) assignment dealing with CAS issues.

Prerequisite: CON 204 (prerequisite waived for

attorneys)

Recommended: Completion of a first-year college

accounting course or equivalent and completion of

CON 232

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZM

CON 250

FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING

STANDARDS – PART I
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I

ntermediate Facilities Engineering is the Level II

certification course in the Facilities Engineering (FE)

career field. It provides a broad understanding of

the overall facilities engineering process and the

roles/responsibilities of acquisition team members

as they relate to the facility life cycle in support of

military missions. The course is designed to teach

the student when to seek the assistance of professionals in various specialty areas.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• discuss program management components, contracting procedures, and design and construction

processes relating to FE projects;

• discuss and apply financial laws, regulations, and

procedures;

• identify when there is a real estate acquisition,

management, or disposal component;

• apply environmental requirements that arise during the DoD facility life cycle;

• describe basic elements of the comprehensive

planning and project planning processes;

• describe elements used to manage sustainment,

restoration, and modernization; and

• relate the contingency engineering process to FE

requirements.

Who Should Attend: This course is for intermediatelevel facilities engineering personnel with Level I

Facilities Engineering certification and 2 years’ facilities engineering experience.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass a

final examination within 60 days of the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JHM

FE 201

INTERMEDIATE FACILITIES ENGINEERING

CON 353

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR MISSION

SUPPORT

Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support

is the Level III Contracting certification course.

Through realistic scenario-based learning, students work in teams to practice developing sound

business solutions as a valued strategic and expert

business advisor. Student course work is designed to

contribute solutions to senior leadership and local

supervisors and to provide resources for the contracting workforce via the course community of

practice.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• effectively team, exercise business leadership,

and apply expertise (technical, business, and

financial) resulting in business solutions that improve mission support;

• innovate and use best practices in combination

with critical thinking, problem solving, and dilemma resolution skills for improved planning,

execution, and performance management outcomes;

• develop business solutions that reflect consideration of risk and impacts on performance and

synthesize policy as well as interests of functional

team members and the marketplace; and

• contribute to development and implementation of

change through an improved understanding of

the legislative, regulatory, and policy processes.

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for

contracting professionals who work, or are projected

to work, in a position requiring Level III DAWIA certification.

Prerequisite: At least 1 year of contracting experience after Level II certification

Precourse Assignments: Students begin various

course assignments via the course community of

practice at http://qp.dau.mil/con353.

Length: 8-1/2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: JHI
50

GRT 201

Grants and Agreements Management presents

the foundational knowledge required to begin

service as a grants officer. The course provides

the information needed to resolve relevant assistance issues by applying knowledge, discretion, and

judgment.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• explain the qualitative differences among instruments available for obligating Federal dollars and

choose the most appropriate instrument in various situations,

• identify the elements of the legal framework that

apply to assistance, and

• perform the responsibilities of the grants officer in

accordance with regulations and statutes.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for personnel involved in preaward and post-award assistance processes, e.g.,

grants specialists and DoD personnel in a career

path to become grants officers. (This course is not

intended for personnel in the National Guard Bureau (NGB). DAU is working on a variation of this

course that is customized for the NGB.) GRT 201

does not address Other Transactions (OTs) used for

acquisition (Sec. 845 OTs). The course provides a

brief overview only of OTs and Technology Investment Agreements used for research.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: Level I Contracting courses

Length: 3-1/2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BU4

GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS MANAGEMENT

IND 100

CONTRACT PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION AND

DISPOSITION FUNDAMENTALS

T his course provides property administrators, plant

clearance officers, contracting officers, and personnel in related fields a comprehensive understanding of the contractual regulatory and statutory

requirements for government property administration and disposition.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• state the government’s policies and exceptions on

providing government property to contractors;

• describe the five major classifications of government property;

• explain the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

government property clauses;

• describe the duties and responsibilities of the

property administrator and plant clearance officer;

• evaluate a contractor’s property control system;

• investigate and determine appropriate action for

lost, damaged, or destroyed government property;

• understand the FAR and DFARS requirements for

government property disposition;

• understand the screening procedures for excess

government property; and

• describe the requirements for properly disposing

of hazardous wastes, items requiring demilitarization, and computer components.

Who Should Attend: This course is required at

Level I for all industrial property management specialists and industrial plant clearance specialists, including property administrators and plant clearance

officers in the GS-1103 series. This course may be

required for contracting officers (GS-1102), program

managers, auditors, and team leaders with significant property administration responsibilities. It is

highly recommended for production and quality assurance personnel involved with property administration.

Prerequisite: CON 100

Recommended: Some prior knowledge or experience with property management

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZP
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IND 200

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT PROPERTY

ADMINISTRATION

T his course is for experienced industrial property

management specialists, property administrators, plant clearance officers, contracting officers, and their supervisors. Current contractual,

regulatory, and statutory issues are analyzed using

student case studies and plant tours.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• define types of property provided to contractors

and the clauses used to do so;

• describe inventory management procedures and

policies, consumption analysis, physical inventories,

and adjustments;

• identify criteria for acquiring, using, and recording special tooling, test equipment, and agencypeculiar property;

• apply various risk-of-loss contract provisions; and

• differentiate policies and procedures for disposition and plant clearance of government property.

Who Should Attend: This course is for all Level II

industrial property management specialists and industrial plant clearance specialists, including property administrators and plant clearance officers in

the GS-1103 series. This course may be required for

contracting officers (GS-1102), program managers,

auditors, and team leaders with significant property

administration responsibilities. It is highly recommended for production and quality assurance personnel involved with property administration.

Prerequisite: IND 103

Recommended: 1 year of property management

experience after completing IND 103

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZQ

IND 103

CONTRACT PROPERTY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

FUNDAMENTALS

Contract Property Systems Analysis Fundamentals

builds a solid foundation in auditing principles

and process analysis techniques for entrylevel property professionals. The instructional process underscores the importance of property control

system requirements and provides the tools necessary for the property administrator to plan and perform a property control systems analysis.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• plan and schedule a contract property control systems analysis;

• determine proper use of sampling;

• define the appropriate population for review for

all processes;

• analyze the sample for deficiencies that fail to

meet contractual requirements;

• determine the rating for the function, functional

segment, and property control system; and

• recommend a course of corrective action.

Who Should Attend: This course is for all Level I

industrial property management specialists and industrial plant clearance specialists, including property

administrators and plant clearance officers in the

GS-1103 series. It is recommended for contracting,

production, and quality assurance personnel with

property control systems analysis responsibilities.

Prerequisite: IND 100 or IND 101

Recommended: 1 year of property management

experience after completing IND 100 or IND 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BRL
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T his course combines interactive computerbased training with performance-support resource access. Students in this course explore

the introductory-level concepts involved in DoD information systems acquisition management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will not only gain a basic knowledge and

comprehension of the following fundamental concepts of an information systems acquisition but also

will be able to:

• apply laws and regulations;

• understand organizational and individual roles

and responsibilities;

• interpret information technology terminology; and

• apply acquisition management practices, such as

risk management, quality assurance, requirements management, architecture, and configuration management.

Who Should Attend: This course is for civilians,

GS-5 to GS-9, or military officers, O-1 to O-3, who

are members or prospective members of the Information Technology career field.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JHD

IRM 101

BASIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION

I

ntermediate Information Systems Acquisition

focuses on the application of policies, concepts,

and practices that guide and control the management and acquisition of Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) in DoD. Exercises, labs,

lectures, and group discussion are used to cover such

topics as IS/IT policies, strategic planning, information assurance, architecture, advancing technologies,

and more.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• explain the concepts and terminology that comprise the major and nonmajor IS acquisition management processes and how the processes interact;

• define the roles, activities, and relationships of

the DoD, other government entities, and industry

that participate in and affect the acquisition of IT;

• apply management skills needed to effectively

and efficiently utilize people, money, facilities,

information, and time to accomplish IS acquisition

objectives;

• identify internal and external factors that influence and constrain the IS acquisition process; and

• summarize strategies on how to deal with these

factors in light of risk, uncertainty, and change.

Who Should Attend: This course is for Level I certified mid-level managers with responsibilities in IS/

IT acquisitions.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B and IRM 101

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: QN5

IRM 201

INTERMEDIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION
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DoD policy now mandates that the acquisition

process be conducted through Integrated

Product Teams (IPTs). The employment of IPTs

in the acquisition process has resulted in the involvement of many noncontracting government personnel. This course provides an overview of government contract law to students from the various

acquisition disciplines. LAW 801 also provides useful

knowledge of the laws and regulations specifically

applicable to government contracts.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply various laws and regulations applicable to

the government contracting process, and

• comprehend the legal significance of the contents

of the contractual instrument and actions taken

by those involved in the acquisition process.

Who Should Attend: This is a continuing education course for Level I certified personnel who are

either not required to take CON 210 or who completed CON 210 more than 5 years ago.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 4-1/2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: JHH

LAW 801

ACQUISITION LAW

Advanced Information Systems Acquisition is the

capstone course in the DAU Information Resource Management sequence. It focuses on

decision making and issues related to Information

Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) leadership,

capital investment management, and acquisition. Using case studies, the course integrates advanced topics in planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive programs to acquire effective information

systems.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• evaluate IS/IT leadership, management, and acquisition issues to make strategic-level decisions

in DoD, and

• effectively lead or participate in IS/IT integrated

product teams that operationalize acquisition excellence initiatives and manage IS/IT as a capital

investment.

Who Should Attend: This course is for civilian senior managers, grades GS/GM-13 to GS/GM-15, and

military officers, ranks O-4 to O-6, who have successfully completed the requirements for Level II in

the Information Technology career field.

Prerequisite: IRM 201

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZE

IRM 303

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Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals provides a

broad overview of the role of acquisition logistics in the system acquisition life cycle and

system engineering processes. Modules cover the

logistics-relevant aspects of requirements identification, life cycle costing, integrated product and process development, sustainment logistics, supportability analysis, product support, contracting, and

contractor support.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand how today’s defense systems and

equipment are conceived, developed, tested,

acquired, and operated;

• understand the role of the commercial sector;

• comprehend the philosophy and objectives of

logistics support and attendant management

functions; and

• understand logistics-related disciplines and the

policies, procedures, and management techniques

used to establish a logistics support capability.

Who Should Attend: Individuals recently assigned

responsibility to plan, establish, and maintain the

logistics support infrastructure for DoD systems and

equipment in each phase of the acquisition life

cycle should attend.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Recommended: Students who take this course

should have 6 to 12 months of experience in an

acquisition organization.

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JR1

ACQUISITION LOGISTICS FUNDAMENTALS

LOG 101

S ystems Sustainment Management Fundamentals

provides a broad overview of the role of the

life cycle logistician during the sustainment

phase of a weapon systems life cycle. Modules

cover logistics/supply chain management concepts,

best commercial practices as applied to weapons

systems sustainment, performance metrics,

partnering/alliance opportunities and experiences,

performance-based support, enterprise business environment and opportunities, and reduction in life

cycle/total ownership costs.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• recognize the role of the life cycle logistician during the sustainment phase of a weapon system’s

life cycle,

• identify the concepts, policies, and practices of

logistics/supply chain management as they apply

to new and legacy systems during the sustainment phase of their life cycle, and

• identify the best practices in developing and

implementing performance-based support.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level I certification for individuals recently assigned

responsibility to establish and maintain the life cycle

logistics support for DoD systems and equipment

during the sustainment phase of their life cycle.

Recommended: Students who take this course

should have 6 to 12 months of experience in an acquisition or sustainment organization.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JHF

SYSTEMS SUSTAINMENT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

LOG 102
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LOG 201B

INTERMEDIATE ACQUISITION LOGISTICS, PART B

I

ntermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B, provides

a dynamic group-based and facilitated learning

environment oriented toward further development of managerial and technical logistics competencies in the areas of systems engineering, life

cycle cost management, and risk analysis (introduced in LOG 201A). It challenges the student to

critically think and differentiate possible support alternatives and provide group-based solutions to ensure the early integration of operational supportability into the system development process. These

skills are refined by instructor-facilitated student

group exercise and discussion. It is intended for the

mid-level logistics professional needing the skills required to excel in today’s demanding and dynamic

product support environment.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to understand life cycle cost,

contracting, modeling and simulation, test and

evaluation, market research and analysis, systems

engineering, performance-based logistics, and support planning.

Who Should Attend: LOG 201B is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above; and

industry equivalents who are Level I certified in Life

Cycle Logistics — Acquisition Logistics. Students

should have 2 to 4 years of acquisition experience.

Prerequisite: LOG 201A (It is recommended that

students have acquisition logistics experience as

outlined in DoD 5000.52M and be currently assigned,

or expected to be assigned, to an acquisition logistics

position.)

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: RGT

LOG 201A

INTERMEDIATE ACQUISITION LOGISTICS, PART A

I

ntermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part A, provides

a dynamic real-time learning environment oriented

toward developing managerial and technical logistics competencies in the areas of systems engineering, life cycle cost management, and risk analysis.

It challenges the student to review current policy

and guidance and demonstrate an understanding

of how early integration of operational supportability into the system deployment process leads

to achievement of DoD’s strategic logistics goals. It

is intended for the mid-level logistics professional

needing the skills required to excel in today’s demanding and dynamic product support environment.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to understand modeling and

simulation, test and evaluation, market research

and analysis, open systems design and interoperability, evolutionary acquisition, performance-based

logistics, and support planning.

Who Should Attend: LOG 201A is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above; and

industry equivalents who are Level I certified in Life

Cycle Logistics. Students should have 2 to 4 years of

acquisition and/or logistics experience.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B and LOG 101 (It is recommended that students have acquisition logistics experience as outlined in DoD 5000.52M and be currently assigned, or expected to be assigned, to an

acquisition logistics position.)

Length: This is a nonresident course available via

correspondence. It is a nonrolling-enrollment course

with specific start and end dates. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning

via correspondence.

PDS Code: RGS
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LOG 203

RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

This course concentrates on Reliability and

Maintainability (R&M) activities, enabling students to understand the relationship between

R&M and acquisition logistics and to evaluate the

impact of R&M decisions. Stressing a conceptual approach, the course presents basic R&M terminology

and engineering practices.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• explain why successful R&M activity decreases

logistics costs and increases combat capability;

• develop operational and contractual R&M requirements;

• discuss well-established R&M design/analysis activities;

• explain reliability growth testing and reliability

qualification testing; and

• explain how to preclude latent defects from entering service.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific course

is for logisticians assigned to DoD acquisition programs.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the end-of-module and end-of-course tests within

60 calendar days of the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: AKA

This course provides managers and functional

staff with the knowledge of how to apply Configuration Management (CM) successfully. It includes the interrelationship of CM to life cycle design activities and logistics support. LOG 204 provides an overview of the concepts and basic practices of CM, including configuration identification,

audits, control, status accounting, as well as data

management. Impacts on CM by Acquisition Reform, the integrated data environment, open systems, and commercial/nondevelopmental items are

discussed. Continuing scenario exercises trace CM in

the technical development, production, and support

of a system. Requirements to design, develop, implement, and operate a CM program are discussed.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• apply CM oversight as a tool in the Integrated

Process and Product Development (IPPD) effort

for system management; and,

• when given a scenario, utilize the IPPD approach

to manage the configuration for a system during

its life cycle.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific course

is for logisticians and systems engineers involved in

the development of systems and life cycle support.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: QMB

LOG 204

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CHAPTER 3

LOG 235A

PERFORMANCE BASED LOGISTICS, PART A

Performance Based Logistics, Part A, provides a

dynamic, real time, learning environment oriented toward developing logistics competencies

in the areas of performance-based product support;

business case analysis; continuous modernization;

supply chain management; configuration management; enterprise integration; commercial integration; support options; and reliability, maintainability,

and supportability. It challenges the student to review current policy and demonstrate an understanding of how early integration of performancebased support concepts into the system

development process leads to achievement of

DoD’s logistics goals. It is intended for mid-level logistics professionals needing skills required to excel

in today’s demanding and dynamic product support

environment.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the knowledge areas of their job as

members of the life cycle logistics workforce more

proficiently. Areas of concentration include: performance-based product support, business case analysis, continuous modernization, supply chain management, configuration management, enterprise

integration, commercial integration, support options,

and reliability, maintainability, and supportability;

• understand the specific relation and application of

the functional areas in a performance-based logistics framework; and

• develop a mor in-depth knowledge of their current applications within the DoD.

Who Should Attend: LOG 235A is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above;

and industry equivalents who are Level I certified in

Life Cycle Logistics. Students should have 2 to 4

years of acquisition and/or logistics experience.

Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that students have life cycle logistics experience and be

currently assigned, or expected to be assigned, to a

life cycle logistics position.

Length: LOG 235A is 60 days in length.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12. Requires

supplemental student readings and iterative

knowledge assessments integrated which are into

the course.

PDS Code: JHL

LOG 235B

PERFORMANCE BASED LOGISTICS, PART B

T his course provides a dynamic, group-based

learning environment where the student develops the logistics competencies introduced in

LOG 235A. The student will acquire tools and techniques required to design, develop, and implement

performance-based support at the system, subsystem, or commodity level in new acquisition and

legacy systems. It challenges the student to critically

think and differentiate among support alternatives

and to provide solutions that ensure the early integration of performance-based product support in the

system development process. These skills are refined by instructor-facilitated student group exercises and discussions.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply skills introduced in the LOG 235A distance

learning phase through case-based learning in a

small group environment;

• perform proficiently as members of the life cycle

logistics workforce;

• apply their knowledge of the concepts, policies,

and practices of performance-based logistics (PBL);

• identify the relationship between logistics functions and processes;

• understand the basic concepts of business case

analysis and its application in assessing and determining potential performance-based support alternatives;

• understand the role and integration of PBLs in the

future logistics enterprise environment; and

• successfully apply the knowledge and understanding in the context of a performance-based

support strategy.

Who Should Attend: LOG 235B is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above;

and industry equivalents who are Level I certified in

Life Cycle Logistics. Students should have 2 to 4

years of acquisition and/or logistics experience.

Prerequisites: LOG 235A (It is recommended that

students have life cycle logistics experience as outlined in DoD 5000.52M, and they should be currently assigned, or expected to be, assigned to a

life cycle logistics position.)

Length: 4-1/2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: JHL
58

This course prepares students to be effective in

an international defense acquisition program.

The Multinational Program Management course

emphasizes the U.S. policy of encouraging armaments cooperation and enhancing interoperability

with our allies. Key national, DoD, and Service policies on international cooperative development, production, and support are explored.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• comprehend the requirements necessary to participate effectively in an acquisition program that

involves participation by foreign governments

and their industry;

• understand key national, DoD, and Service policies on international cooperative development,

production, and logistics; and

• recognize the various international defense programs related to acquisition (data exchanges,

Nunn Amendment Programs, foreign comparative

testing, coalition warfare programs, bilateral and

multilateral projects and programs, and security

assistance – Foreign Military Sales (FMS)); and

• prepare, formulate, and support an FMS/DCS/

cooperative or hybrid international program.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for all acquisition personnel who require

international acquisition training at Level II for any

career field, including program managers and program management staff, key government laboratory and center personnel, Defense and Service

headquarters staff, and Office of Defense Cooperation personnel and attachés.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PAJ

PMT 202

MULTINATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

LOG 304

E xecutive Life Cycle Logistics Management prepares the acquisition and sustainment life cycle

logistician to perform in executive-level logistics

management and policy-making positions. Students

are required to conduct research and perform critical

thinking in a small group decision-making environment. Students engage in dynamic, fast-paced case

study exercises addressing complex relationships

among life cycle logistics support planning, acquisition policy, requirements determination, program

management, performance-based contracting, and

funds management.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• serve as proactive, credible, and influential life

cycle logisticians;

• distinguish the life cycle logistician’s functions during each phase of the life cycle;

• identify the elements of and the life cycle logistician’s roles in the systems engineering process;

• analyze and integrate major acquisition and sustainment policy requirements from the executivelevel logistics perspective; and

• understand the integration of the components of

the Future Logistics Enterprise.

Who Should Attend: This course is for Level II certified Life Cycle Logisticians who are military officers, O-3 and above, or DoD civilians, GS-11 and

above, and industry counterparts.

Prerequisite: LOG 235B

Precourse Material: Precourse assignment materials will be provided via the Internet prior to students attending the class. Students will receive instructions on how to access these materials. All

students will submit and brief (5 to 10 minutes) an

executive-level paper on a contemporary logistics

initiative during the course. It is strongly recommended that students complete the written portion

of this assignment prior to attending class.

Length: 9 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: AH1

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This course provides a comprehensive overview

of U.S. law, policy, and regulations that govern

International Security and Technology Transfer/

Control (ISTT/C). Students will learn the procedures

for the export and import of defense and dual-use

equipment and services, for handling classified and

controlled unclassified program information, and for

foreign visit control. PMT 203 is designed for the acquisition professional, including program office personnel, Defense and Service headquarters staff, and

Defense cooperation personnel and attachés associated with international acquisition. The course has

five components: acquisition documentation; security

and data transfer; export/import licensing; contractor

operations; and laws, policies, and procedures.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• identify, analyze, and apply the laws, policies, and

processes necessary to develop system and contractor classification guidance for the control of

critical program information;

• understand the national security policy issues and

export/import licensing constraints, as defined by the

Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury, and

Customs, and evaluate their effects on domestic and

international DoD programs;

• recognize hostile and friendly foreign power elicitation and technology collection methods and techniques and develop methods of protecting information; and

• describe the U.S. Government’s ownership, usage,

and transfer rights to foreign governments and

contractors for intellectual property.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for all acquisition personnel who require

international acquisition training at Level III for any

career field. The course is also appropriate for foreign

liaison office personnel or DoD representatives who

deal with other nations or international agencies.

Prerequisite: None

Security Clearance: A SECRET security clearance is

required. Due to security restrictions, allied students

may not attend under most circumstances.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PAK

PMT 203

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER/CONTROL

PMT 250

The Program Management Tools course provides

application skills needed in a program office or

as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead. It is a

follow-on to ACQ 201B and is designed to enhance

journeyman-level skills. It is required, along with

ACQ 201B, for Level II certification in Program Management (PM) and also prepares students for later

work in the Level III Program Management Office

Course, PMT 352, Parts A and B.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply best practices for establishing effective IPTs,

• develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs),

• build program schedules and apply risk management principles using state-of-the-industry software,

• apply current cost estimating processes,

• perform contract planning and post-award activities, and

• use earned value tools and techniques for program planning and control.

Who Should Attend: Target attendees are civilians,

GS-12/13, and military officers, O-3/O-4, in the PM

career field. Lower grades may apply if they have

completed ACQ 201B. Personnel who were certified

Level II in PM prior to 1 October 2001, or are certified

Level III in other career fields, who want to take

PMT 352, Parts A and B, may obtain credit for PMT

250 by passing an equivalency exam. Students may

apply for the exam by selecting the correct category

at http://www.dau.mil/registrar/apply.asp and,

once on the registration site, clicking on “Prepare Applications.” The exam may be taken only one time.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201B

Length: This is a nonresident, distance learning

course available through the Internet. The course

length is 73 calendar days. Students must complete

modules 1–8 (consisting of about 56 hours of work)

within 60 calendar days of the start date. Module 9

is an exercise-based “virtual classroom” using a

combination of teleconferences and the Internet

and requiring 24 hours of work over the last 4 days

of the course. There is a 9-day gap between the

online portion (days 1 through 60) and the virtual

classroom (days 70 through 73).

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: PGM

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TOOLS
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PMT 352A

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE COURSE, PART A

T he Program Management Office Course (PMOC),

Part A, is the first part of the Level III certification

course in the Program Management (PM) career

field. It is a follow-on to ACQ 201B and PMT 250 and

is designed to train Level II qualified students to be

effective PM Level III leaders in a program office by

honing analysis, synthesis, and evaluative skills. PMT

352A focuses on key PMO knowledge and skills not

covered in the prerequisite courses.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• describe the role of science and technology in

supporting the system acquisition process;

• understand Information Technology (IT) policy,

best practices, information assurance measures,

and interoperability considerations;

• describe current manufacturing and logistics concepts and best practices such as lean manufacturing and supply chain management; and

• explain appropriate management and decisionmaking models to aid in addressing various acquisition program issues (business and financial; international; environmental, safety and health; etc.).

Who Should Attend: Target attendees are civilians,

GS-13/14, and military officers, O-4/O-5, in the PM

career field. Personnel certified at Level III in other

career fields desiring to take PMOC for Level III PM

certification must first complete PMT 250.

Prerequisite: PMT 250

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 120 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BZH

Reinforcing and advancing the principles of collective defense through armaments cooperation, the Advanced International Management

Workshop explores issues associated with international negotiation of cooperative acquisition project

agreements.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• synthesize and integrate key Presidential, congressional, and Service policies on international cooperative defense acquisition agreements as well as

the policies of the Departments of Defense, State,

Commerce, and Treasury; and

• formulate and negotiate a complete international

acquisition agreement in accordance with U.S.

policies.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for all acquisition personnel who require

international acquisition training at Level III for any

career field. Because this is an advanced-level

workshop, attendees should understand U.S. domestic and international defense acquisition. This course

targets positions of responsibility in international, or

potentially international, programs ranging from

simple data exchange agreements to complex cooperative development, production, and support

programs.

Note: Due to security restrictions, allied students

are ineligible to attend under most circumstances.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PAL

PMT 304

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

WORKSHOP
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PMT 352B

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE COURSE, PART B

The Program Management Office Course (PMOC),

Part B, is the second part of the Level III certification course in the Program Management (PM)

career field. PMOC is a follow-on to ACQ 201 and

PMT 250. The classroom component of PMOC, PMT

352B, follows PMT 352A, which is the prerequisite

distance learning component of PMOC. These courses

are designed to train Level II qualified students to be

effective PM Level III leaders in a program office by

honing analysis, synthesis, and evaluative skills. PMT

352B features scenario-based practical exercises with

topical themes, such as interoperability, prototyping,

and evolutionary acquisition.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• lead and contribute to effective teams in a DoD

PMO;

• apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

to system acquisition problems throughout a defense systems life cycle;

• understand, analyze, and develop solutions to

cost, schedule, and performance issues faced in

defense program management; and

• evaluate the tradeoffs in program decisions in

compliance with DoD 5000 Series directives.

Who Should Attend: Target attendees are civilians,

GS-13/14, and military officers, O-4/O-5, in the PM

career field.

Prerequisite: PMT 352A

Length: 6 weeks

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: BZJ

PMT 401

T his course is an intense, highly integrated 10-

week case-study-based learning experience.

Group discussions, distinguished guest practitioners,

team projects, exercises, simulations, study groups,

and an elective program enable the learner to customize a portion of the course. Time will be available to internalize the material through independent study and informal work with peers. Course

content will rely upon challenges, problems, and dilemmas derived from extensive current interviews

with Program Managers (PMs), Program Executive

Officers (PEOs) and other stakeholders. The dilemmas will be those that course graduates can expect

to confront when they return to their workplaces.

Objectives: Learners who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply critical thinking when confronted by problems and dilemmas on a day-to-day basis,

• lead and integrate disparate functional groups and

develop a cohesive team capable of coping with

the complex problems common to Program Management Offices (PMOs) and PEOs, and

• identify and apply best business practices to achieve

win-win relationships with industry partners.

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for

specially selected Level III certified PM career field

members who have demonstrated the potential to

become managers or deputies of ACAT I or II programs or managers of major ACAT III programs.

Other specially selected DoD AT&L workforce members who are motivated and capable of becoming

managers of major integrated product teams, department or division heads in acquisition commands, or

senior managers in laboratories and/or research and

development centers also may attend. This assignment-specific course is statutorily required for newly

selected PEOs, DPEOs, and PMs/DPMs of ACAT I, IA,

and II programs. Participants must be O-5/GS-14 or

above with extensive experience in acquisition, including 4 years in, or in direct support of, a PMO.

Prerequisite: PMT 352B for PM career field; recommended for other career fields

Security Clearance: A SECRET clearance is required.

Length: 10 Weeks

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PGN

THE PROGRAM MANAGER’S COURSE
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PMT 403

PROGRAM MANAGER’S SKILLS

During the Program Manager’s Skills course,

students assess their program and personal

skills, update their functional knowledge, and

examine lessons learned from recent programs. PMT

403 focuses on the use of the survival skills necessary to

manage a DoD acquisition program effectively.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• identify and prioritize the top issues they will

face during their first 6 to 12 months as a program manager;

• create a plan, including resources and metrics, to

address those issues; and

• understand how the current acquisition system

operates and know how to operate effectively

within it.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is for ACAT III program/project managers

and their deputies. Allied and industry students

are encouraged to attend on a space-available

basis.

Prerequisite: PMT 302 or PMT 352B

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: BU8

PMT 402

This is an assignment-specific course designed to

meet the learning and performance needs of

newly selected Program Executive Officers

(PEOs), Deputy PEOs (DPEOs), and ACAT I (ID/IC and

IAM/IAC) and II Program Managers (PMs)/Deputy

Program Managers (DPMs). Skills and behaviors are

developed through a concentrated 4-week resident

period preceded by approximately 60 days of selfassessment and assessment of your program and

program office.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• complete a comprehensive assessment of their programs, program offices, and of themselves;

• identify program and program office issues;

• fill knowledge needs and work issues; and

• develop a plan of action to better manage their

programs, program offices, and professional development.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is statutorily required for newly selected

PEOs; DPEOs; and ACAT I, IA, and II PMs/DPMs prior

to assuming the position. ACAT III PMs/DPMs, allied

personnel, and industry students are eligible to attend on a space-available basis.

Prerequisites: Either PMT 302 or PMT 352B and

PMT 401

Length: PMT 402A – 2-day resident workshop;

PMT 402B – 20 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: AH2

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER’S COURSE
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Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals is an entry-level course that emphasizes

basic production, manufacturing, and quality

assurance principles, policies, processes, and practices.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the multifunctional roles inherent in

this career field; and

• describe manufacturing and quality processes,

scheduling and control techniques, and various

quality and production surveillance activities.

Who Should Attend: This course is for industrial

specialists, industrial engineers, quality assurance

specialists, production officers, production specialists,

contract administrators, and others involved with, and

responsible for, production and quality.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BU2

PQM 101

PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING

FUNDAMENTALS

Defense Specification Management covers DoD

policies and procedures for the development,

management, and use of nongovernment

standards, commercial item descriptions, specifications, and standards. Emphasis is placed on interoperability, market research, use of commercial/

nondevelopmental item alternatives, use of performance specifications, International Standardization

Agreements, and the Single Process Initiative.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• use DoD policy for stating performance-based requirements,

• develop requirements documents that promote

the use of commercial products and practices,

• use market research in creating new documents

and revising existing documents that support acquisitions,

• apply DoD policy in managing standardization

documents, and

• develop and apply standardization documents to

meet essential user needs as best value to the

government.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for DoD acquisition personnel actively involved in the development or management

of specifications, standards, handbooks, commercial

item descriptions, or nongovernment standards.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 101

Length: 8-1/2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BAP

PQM 103

DEFENSE SPECIFICATION MANAGEMENT
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PQM 201A

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND

MANUFACTURING, PART A

This journeyman-level course exposes students to

manufacturing and quality processes, production scheduling and control techniques, surveillance activities, and systems-level production and

quality planning. Course content includes the contracting aspects of the job; planning for manufacturing and quality; lean concepts; material control; and

technical, ethical, and quality issues.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• review integrated management plans for manufacturing and quality requirements;

• understand the technical aspects of cost estimating, activity-based costing, and physical progress

reviews;

• identify the concepts that apply to lean manufacturing, the theory of constraints, and other production management and material control techniques; and

• address issues related to quality audits, nonconforming material, and other quality topics.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level II certification in Production, Quality, and

Manufacturing; it is also for production, quality, or

engineering personnel providing pre- or post-award

technical support.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B and PQM 101

Recommended: At least 2 years of production or

quality management experience after Level I certification.

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: BZK

The Specification Selection and Application course

provides instruction on the appropriate selection

and correct application of nongovernmental

standards, commercial item descriptions, specifications, standards, and related documents in the acquisition process. Emphasis is placed on current acquisition initiatives, such as interoperability and the

proper use of standardization documents.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply DoD objectives, policies, and procedures for

the proper use of standardization documents;

• make well-informed standardization decisions using a

variety of automated tools and decision-tree techniques; and

• identify, locate, and obtain standardization documents.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for personnel who are involved

in setting requirements and making standardization decisions or for those who use specifications

and standards but are not actively involved in the

development or management of requirements

documentation.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGH

PQM 104

SPECIFICATION SELECTION AND APPLICATION
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PQM 201B

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND

MANUFACTURING, PART B

This journeyman-level course requires students to

apply the manufacturing and quality planning

processes and techniques learned in PQM 201A.

Students will work in integrated product teams to

develop manufacturing and quality plans, apply lean

techniques, apply cost estimating techniques, and

make progress payment recommendations based

on completion of a physical progress review. Course

content includes the contracting aspects of the job;

planning for manufacturing and quality; lean concepts; material control; and technical, ethical, and

quality issues.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply production and quality requirement of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense

FAR Supplement (DFARS),

• prepare and review integrated management

plans for manufacturing and quality requirements,

• audit a supplier’s quality manual against a commercial quality standard,

• apply the concepts of lean manufacturing, and

• apply various quantitative tools and techniques to

perform a capability analysis and propose recommendations for improvement.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level II certification in Production, Quality, and

Manufacturing; it is also for production, quality, or

engineering personnel providing pre- or post-award

technical support.

Prerequisite: PQM 201A

Recommended: At least 2 years of production or

quality management experience after Level I certification.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BZL

The Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item

(C/NDI) Acquisition Course for Technical Personnel focuses on tools and techniques used by engineering, logistics, and related technical personnel

for identifying and evaluating C/NDI alternatives

throughout the acquisition process. It provides instruction on requirements definition, acquisition

strategy development, support planning, and the

use of market acceptability criteria for C/NDI acquisitions.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• employ market research to determine the appropriateness of commercial or nondevelopmental

items for satisfying users’ needs, and

• plan an acquisition strategy for the management

of commercial and nondevelopmental items.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for acquisition personnel who are

in the Program Management; Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering; Life Cycle

Logistics; Test and Evaluation; Production, Quality

and Manufacturing; and related career fields in

planning and managing the acquisition of commercial and nondevelopmental items.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 101

Length: 2 class days

Method of Delivery: On-site

PDS Code: PAM

PQM 202

COMMERCIAL AND NONDEVELOPMENTAL ITEM

ACQUISITION COURSE FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
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The Market Research for Engineering and Technical Personnel course describes market research

from the perspective of technical personnel. It

explains the practical value and discusses the government mandate to conduct market research. The

course addresses market research team membership, sources for obtaining market data, and techniques for technical evaluation and documentation

of market information.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• plan and conduct market surveillance within a

commodity or technical area, and

• plan and conduct a market investigation for a

specific acquisition requirement.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for acquisition personnel who are

in the Program Management; Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering; Life Cycle

Logistics; Test and Evaluation; Production, Quality

and Manufacturing; and related career fields and

who are involved in developing acquisition requirements, conducting tradeoff evaluations with users, or

determining the commerciality of supplies or services.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 101

Length: 2 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGK

PQM 212

MARKET RESEARCH FOR ENGINEERING AND

TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

This course presents instruction on the preparation and use of Commercial Item Descriptions

(CIDs), including characterization of commercial

items, the development and use of market acceptability criteria, and the development of performancebased salient characteristics. Current policy on the

use of CIDs and performance specifications is discussed.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• employ market research to develop a performancebased CID or other suitable performance-based

document for describing commercially available

products acceptable for meeting the users’ needs,

and

• implement appropriate DoD policies in this area.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is designed for acquisition personnel who

are in the Program Management; Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering; Life

Cycle Logistics; Test and Evaluation; Production,

Quality and Manufacturing; and related career

fields and who are involved in generating product

descriptions for commercial and nondevelopmental

items or in determining the commerciality of an

item.

Prerequisite: None

Length: 1 class day

Method of Delivery: On-site

PDS Code: PAN

PQM 203

PREPARATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
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This course is structured around integrated product

development and concurrent engineering acquisition approaches. During PQM 301, decisionmaking issues relevant to successfully managing

three core technical tasks in DoD acquisition — systems and process development, manufacturing, and

product quality management — are investigated.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• evaluate modern distributed manufacturing management practices;

• fully understand the use and application of best

manufacturing practices, such as supply chain

management, e-manufacturing, and lean manufacturing;

• use case studies, discussions, and class exercises

to apply basic design of experiments, modeling

and simulation, quality function deployment, statistical process control, six sigma, and design-build

principles; and

• understand the use of DoD e-commerce policy and

information technology to leverage the integrated

digital environment to support technical and business operations.

Who Should Attend: This class is for civilians, GS13 and above, and military officers, O-3 to O-6.

Prerequisite: PQM 201B

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: HV2

PQM 301

ADVANCED PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND

MANUFACTURING

Basic Software Acquisition Management covers

software acquisition/development risks, DoD

regulatory and technical frameworks, software

and system architectures, and software development life cycle and integration processes. Software

standards, measurements, testing, security, quality

issues, process maturity, as well as “best practices”

for the management of software-intensive systems

are also reviewed.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• define software acquisition management specific

terms and concepts;

• recognize software development models, paradigms,

and strategies appropriate for use in softwareintensive acquisitions; and

• reference information sources of software acquisition management policies, standards, and best

practices.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is open to all military officers, O-1 through

O-3, and DoD civilians, GS-9 and below, working

in, or selected for, software acquisition management positions. This course is mandatory for those

serving in Level I acquisition positions whose duties include software acquisition management. Additionally, it is an excellent introductory course for

personnel of any rank/grade or acquisition career

field level who are involved in the management

of a DoD software-intensive system.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 (waived for Level II or Level

III certified personnel)

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning – See

“Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: JHB

SAM 101

BASIC SOFTWARE ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT
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Advanced Software Acquisition Management

is the capstone course in the DAU Software

Acquisition Management sequence. This

seminar-based course is for senior personnel who

acquire, engineer, test, and evaluate DoD softwareintensive systems. SAM 301 is also for acquisition

professionals interested in gaining a comprehensive insight into the risks and issues associated

with developing and implementing complex DoD

software systems.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• analyze the causes of cost, schedule, and performance problems in large software efforts;

• examine differences between commercial software acquisition efforts and DoD efforts;

• develop an ability to recognize and selectively

adopt commercial practices;

• understand the organizational and cultural dynamics of program offices and software development teams;

• evaluate the suitability of alternative organization

structures, including integrated product teams;

• evaluate and select software metrics that will provide insight into program status and facilitate

early detection of potential problems; and

• assess Federal and DoD Acquisition Reform movements and incorporate new policies.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is required for software acquisition personnel

who serve in the software acquisition field as Level

III managers or technical experts. Civilians, GS/GM13 to GS/GM-15, and military officers, O-4 to O-6,

are appropriate.

Prerequisite: SAM 201

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: BU9

SAM 301

ADVANCED SOFTWARE ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Using in-depth integrated product team case

studies, labs, and exercises supplemented by

lecture and group discussion, students learn

how to manage DoD software-intensive systems.

They also learn to apply a variety of real-world

software acquisition management “best practices.”

Topics include requirements management, architectures, cost estimation, vendor qualification, metrics,

process maturity, quality, testing, and more.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• apply acquisition strategies used for software and

software-intensive systems,

• evaluate factors related to software architecture

and systems architecture,

• perform domain analysis on a software-intensive

system acquisition,

• assess program software life cycle planning and

test program planning factors,

• apply requirements management and risk mitigation,

• illustrate the value of modeling and simulation in requirements analysis, and

• analyze software performance measures.

Who Should Attend: This assignment-specific

course is open to all military officers, O-3 through O-5,

and DoD civilians, GS-9 through GS-12, working in, or

selected for, software acquisition management positions. This course is mandatory for those who serve

in Level II acquisition positions and who have duties

that include software acquisition management.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B and SAM 101

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: JHC

SAM 201

INTERMEDIATE SOFTWARE ACQUISITION

MANAGEMENT
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This course provides an understanding of the

procedures and mechanisms used to transition

advanced technologies into warfighting systems. Personnel associated with Science and Technology (S&T) program management will be able to

understand the challenges presented in the weapons

systems acquisition process, assess the implications

of various technology transition mechanisms, and

apply effective technology transition practices.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the challenge presented in the

weapons systems acquisition process,

• assess the implications of various technology

transition mechanisms, and

• apply effective technology transition practices.

Who Should Attend: Personnel whose duties include developing overall program goals for S&T

funds; acquiring the services of scientists, engineers,

and technical support personnel to perform S&T research for DoD; providing funds and oversight of

the S&T performers, including universities, industry,

and Federal Government organizations; and interfacing with the technology customers to expedite

the transition of technology to the user. This course

is recommended for civilians, GS-13 to SES, and military officers, O-4 to O-7.

Prerequisite: None

Recommended: ACQ 101 is highly recommended

Length: 3 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident

PDS Code: PGP

STM 301

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOR S&T MANAGERS

S ystems Engineering for S&T Managers provides

an understanding of the procedures and mechanisms used to transition advanced technologies

into warfighting systems. Personnel associated with

Science and Technology (S&T) program management

will be able to apply the critical skills of the Systems

Engineering and Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) processes. They will also assess the

implications of various technology transition mechanisms and apply effective technology transition

practices.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

the course will be able to:

• apply the principles of Systems Engineering Management and its various tools such as:

– Systems Engineering Process

– Configuration Management and Technology

Readiness

– Risk Management

– Trade Studies

– Value Analysis

– Six Sigma

– Quality Function Deployment

– Design of Experiments

• assess the implications of various technology transition mechanisms using the IPPD process, including integrated product teams; and

• apply effective technology transition practices,

such as transition exit criteria, transition plans,

affordability analyses, and cost schedule reporting.

Who Should Attend: This course should be taken

by personnel desiring certification at Level III and

whose duties include: (1) developing overall program goals for S&T funds; (2) acquiring the services

of scientists, engineers, and technical support personnel to perform S&T research for DoD; (3) providing funds and oversight of the S&T performers, including universities, industry, and Federal

Government organizations; and (4) interfacing with

the technology customers to expedite the technology transition to the user.

Prerequisite: STM 301

Length: 3 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: PGR

STM 302

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR S&T MANAGERS
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SYS 201B

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING, PART B

This journeyman-level course requires students

to apply the Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering processes and techniques learned in SYS 201A. Students will work in

integrated product teams to apply the systems engineering process and its associated technical activities.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• conduct a requirements analysis for a given need,

• prepare Functional Analysis and Allocation and

Synthesis tools for a given scenario,

• apply the acquisition risk management process,

• propose trade study methodologies, and

• develop technical performance measures.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level II Systems Planning, Research, Development

and Engineering certification.

Prerequisite: SYS 201A

Recommended: At least 2 years of Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering experience.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: RGX

This journeyman-level course exposes students

to systems engineering and associated topics.

Course content includes the systems engineering process; systems engineering planning; technology insertion; risk management; trade studies; configuration management; cost containment; technical

reviews; and Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH).

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• understand the systems engineering process,

• know the associated systems engineering technical activities,

• evaluate a Hazardous Material Management Plan

and identify ESOH issues that need further clarification, and

• develop and defend a technical review checklist.

Who Should Attend: This course is required for

Level II Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering certification.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201B

Recommended: At least 2 years of Systems Planning,

Research, Development and Engineering experience

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

available through the Internet. Students must pass

the final examination within 60 calendar days of

the start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: RGW

SYS 201A

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING, PART A
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Designed for senior DoD acquisition personnel,

this course emphasizes an understanding of

science, technology, and the systems engineering processes throughout a systems life cycle

by using relevant case studies and exercises involving all acquisition phases and milestones. Participants employ the proven principles and tools of

systems engineering requirements analyses, risk

management, technical performance measures,

tradeoff analyses, configuration and data management, and technical reviews. Advanced tools, such

as integrated product teams, modeling and simulation, and open systems architectures, further facilitate managing the developing system.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be better able to:

• analyze and solve senior-level technical problems;

• forecast cost, schedule, performance, and risk issues across the acquisition life cycle;

• integrate program office activities; and

• manage technology obsolescence, advanced technology tools, and Acquisition Reform implementation.

Who Should Attend: This course is for DoD civilians, GS-13 and above, and military officers, O-3 to

O-6, who are Level II certified in the Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

(SPRD&E) career field. Equivalent industry acquisition managers are also eligible. The course is mandatory for Level III certification in the SPRD&E –

Systems Engineering career field.

Prerequisite: SYS 201

Length: 10 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: HV1

SYS 301

ADVANCED SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING

E mphasizing the basic Test and Evaluation (T&E)

principles, policies, and practices used by the

DoD, TST 101 introduces students to the relationship of T&E to other systems acquisition disciplines and

program management. The types of testing covered include developmental, operational, and live-fire.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• capably interact with program managers regarding T&E issues and more effectively function

within the acquisition process;

• thoroughly understand T&E’s role as a feedback

mechanism and management tool for the design/

engineering/development process; and

• understand the DoD’s T&E process and the Test

and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for

engineers and project management personnel who

have had at least 1 year of acquisition experience,

including civilians, GS-5 to GS-9, and their military

equivalents.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

Length: This is a nonresident, self-paced course

that is available through the Internet. Students must

complete the course within 60 calendar days of the

start date.

Method of Delivery: Distance Learning –

See “Online Courses” on page 12.

PDS Code: PC5

TST 101

INTRODUCTION TO ACQUISITION WORKFORCE

TEST AND EVALUATION
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TST 301

ADVANCED TEST AND EVALUATION

T his course is comprised of student-centered

learning with limited instructor-based lectures

that introduce significant current Test and

Evaluation (T&E) events. Student-generated issues

are used during a video teleconference discussion

with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) T&E

officials. Work group and class discussion leads to

development of presentations dealing with current

T&E topics, such as new technologies, lessons learned,

and current issues in DoD T&E.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• generate OSD-level issues and discuss these issues with OSD officials;

• use technology, including the Internet, to obtain

pertinent T&E information and prepare assignments;

• research, prepare, and present briefings on current T&E topics;

• assess the impact of the Press, General Accounting Office, the Congress, and OSD officials on ethics and integrity standards relative to T&E and

DoD acquisition; and

• prepare test plans and analyze test results based

on statistical methodologies.

Who Should Attend: This course is for T&E engineers, scientists, operations researchers, computer

scientists, and other technical personnel and project

organization personnel who have at least 4 to 8

years of acquisition experience, with at least half of

that experience in T&E.

Prerequisite: TST 202

Precourse Assignments: Students must satisfactorily complete five precourse assignments before

being admitted into the resident portion of this

course.

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: QL9

TST 202

INTERMEDIATE TEST AND EVALUATION

Problem-solving situations are used to engage

students in the use of Test and Evaluation (T&E)

concepts, principles, and theories. Course topics

include the role of T&E in systems acquisition, planning, experimental design, measurement of systems’

effectiveness and suitability, instrumentation, and

data collection and management. Reliability, maintainability, and availability of systems; analysis and

evaluation; live fire; software; modeling and simulation; and T&E of alternative acquisitions are also

covered in the course.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete

this course will be able to:

• identify current laws, policy, and guidance for T&E

and relate these topics to their own programs;

• identify source documents for system requirements;

• develop T&E objectives and issues;

• apply appropriate tools and techniques for conducting developmental and operational T&E in

support of system development;

• identify techniques for designing simple experimental processes; and

• perform elementary analytical procedures on test

data.

Who Should Attend: T&E engineers, scientists, operations researchers, computer scientists, other technical personnel, and project organization personnel

who have 2 to 4 years of acquisition experience with

at least half of their experience in T&E should attend.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201B and TST 101

Length: 5 class days

Method of Delivery: Resident/On-site

PDS Code: QMI
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Fifteen exclusively online courses are currently

provided by DAU. Nine more courses that are

a combination of distance learning and resident

training are also offered. These “hybrid courses”

usually consist of online or correspondence work

(Part A) that is followed by resident or on-site training (Part B). For hybrid courses, attendance in the

classroom portion is dependent on successful completion of the distance learning portion, and completion

of both parts is required to obtain full credit for career field certification. A list of the courses currently

conducted via distance learning follows:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition

Management

ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value

Management

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial

Management

BCF 209A Acquisition Reporting Course, Part A

BCF 211A Acquisition Business Management, Part A

CON 101 Basics of Contracting

CON 104A Principles of Contract Pricing, Part A

Distance Learning Courses

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures

FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis

Fundamentals

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

LOG 102 Systems Sustainment Management

Fundamentals

LOG 201A Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part A

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability

LOG 235A Performance Based Logistics, Part A

PMT 250 Program Management Tools

PMT 352A Program Management Office Course,

Part A

PQM 101 Production, Quality and Manufacturing

Fundamentals

PQM 201A Intermediate Production, Quality and

Manufacturing, Part A

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management

SYS 201A Intermediate Systems Planning,

Research, Development and Engineering,

Part A

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce

Test and Evaluation
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Continuous Learning Opportunities

Currently DAU offers more than 50 Continuous

Learning (CL) opportunities, including online,

self-paced modules with assessments and certificates as well as presentations intended for awareness

only. Links to modules from the Air Force Institute

of Technology (AFIT), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Section 508 Initiative, and the

Navy are also offered. Information regarding these

opportunities is available at the Continuous Learning Center (CLC) Web site at http://clc.dau.mil.

DAU continually develops and adds new offerings

to the CLC site. Check this Web site frequently to

see what’s new. A list of currently available CL opportunities follows:

Self-Paced Modules

Activity-Based Costing (ABC) — AFIT FIN 160 introduces Activity Based Costing and discusses the

AFMC strategic planning process.

Affirmative Procurement (AP) Training, 2002 —

AFCEE (EPA/Green Procurement) describes AP

program requirements and actions to meet them.

Basic Math Tutorial for CON 104 and other DAU

Courses summarizes incentives available to motivate both government program office personnel

and contractor personnel to reduce acquisition response times.

Business Management Modernization Program

(BMMP) introduces the DoD-wide initiative to

transform business processes and to standardize

and integrate information systems and standards.

Buy American Act demystifies FAR Part 25 and

DFARS 225 with materials and practical examples.

COTS Acquisitions for Program Managers summarizes fundamental challenges organizations face

when integrating commercial items to form a system.

Commercial Item Determination explores the commercial item determination process as outlined in

the Commercial Item Determination Handbook.

Commercial Item Determination, CD ROM Students

Only provides a post-test and certificate for those

students who have completed the CD ROM course.

Commercial Item Determination: Executive Overview reviews the process outlined in the Commercial Item Determination Handbook.

Contractual Incentives focuses on the balance between government and industry goals and objectives in crafting an effective incentive strategy

that delivers value to both parties.

Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) is designed

to help develop a well-planned and informative

CAIV plan.

Current Topics in Financial Management — AFIT

FIN 150 is intended for product center and logistics

center personnel involved with financial processes.

DoD 5000 Tutorial explains the new policies captured in DoD Directive 5000.1 and DoD Instruction

5000.2, which give acquisition decision makers

greater authority to tailor program strategies to fit

the needs of their programs.

DoD Government Purchase Card Tutorial presents

the mandatory requirements and other guidelines

to consider when using the Government Purchase

Card.

DoD Government Purchase Card Tutorial, CD ROM

Students Only provides a post-test and certificate

for those who have completed the CD ROM

course.

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) explains the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) in evaluating contractor cost and

schedule performance.

Fiscal Law Tutorial provides training for personnel in

legal, financial management, acquisition, and other

fields who cannot attend a resident course but require a working knowledge of fiscal law.

GSA SmartPay WBT — Purchase Card Program provides an overview of incentives available to motivate both government program office personnel

as well as contractor personnel to reduce acquisition response times.

GSA SmartPay Purchase Cards A/OPC Training explains the role and responsibilities of an A/OPC.

Incentives for Reducing Acquisition Response

Time — AFIT SYS 352 summarizes incentives available to motivate both government program office

personnel and contractor personnel to reduce acquisition response times.

Introduction to Knowledge Management (Part A)

provides an overview of the basic concepts of

Knowledge Management (KM), the KM value

proposition, and awareness of the tools and skills

needed to work effectively within a knowledge

sharing environment.

Introduction to Knowledge Management (Part B)

teaches the skills, tools, and methods essential for

effective knowledge management.

Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts explains

lean enterprise concepts and techniques, the key

to success for many corporations around the world

in the 21st century.
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Introduction to Reducing Total Ownership Costs

(RTOC) provides an orientation to the RTOC requirement, definitions of key RTOC concepts, and

descriptions of best practices, emphasizing RTOC

from a systems perspective.

Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Tutorial provides a

better understanding of the JWOD Program, which

helps people with disabilities obtain or maintain

employment.

Joint Capabilities Integration and Development

System (JCIDS) provides an overview of the new

JCIDS that replaces the previous Requirements

Generation System.

Leveraging DCMA for Program Success details

DCMA products and services that can be utilized

to reduce program risk.

Market Research Training Modules explains market

research and its importance in acquiring weapon

and combat system capabilities better, cheaper,

and faster.

Other Transactions Authority (OTA) for Prototype

Projects: Comprehensive Coverage presents the

mandatory requirements and other guidelines to

consider when using OTA for Prototype Projects.

Other Transactions Authority (OTA) for Prototype

Projects Overview summarizes the mandatory requirements and other guidelines to consider when

using OTA for prototype projects.

P-Pro New DoD Systems Acquisition Process describes the new DoD systems acquisition process

and the DoD 5000 series documents.

P-Pro Performance Based Payments, C-17 Program

describes how performance-based payments were

used by the Air Force and Boeing in the manufacture of the C-17 transport aircraft.

P-Pro: Market Research describes the process of

market research as it is used to collect, organize,

analyze, present, and maintain data for the purpose of maximizing the capabilities, technology,

and competitive forces of the marketplace.

Past Performance Information addresses the

rationale behind collecting past performance information, why it should be used, and how its use

improves contractor performance.

Past Performance Information, CD ROM Students

Only provides a post-test and certificate for those

who have completed the CD ROM course.

Performance Based Payments (PBPs): Executive

Overview presents an overview of the fundamental concepts of PBPs and the guidance necessary

for implementing a PBP financing structure as part

of a fixed-price contract.

Performance Based Logistics (PBL) presents PBL as

the strategy of choice for product support.

Performance Based Services Acquisition (PBSA) explains how PBSA strategies adapt best commercial

practices and maximize performance, innovation,

and competition.

Price Analysis Methods — AFIT QMT 110 presents

the hierarchy of Federal Acquisition Regulation

price analysis methods and includes information

on performance-based payments.

Profit Policy Revisions addresses changes to DoD’s

profit policy as a result of DFARS Cases 2000-D300

and 2000-D018.

Provisional Award Fee Awareness explains the new

DFARS guidance (effective 12 Jan 04) for the use

of provisional award fee payments in cost-plusaward-fee contracts.

Section 508 Awareness — Federal Information

Technology (IT) Accessibility Training summarizes Section 508 and its effects and identifies resources for understanding and implementing the

requirements of Section 508.

Section 803 Competition for Services addresses the

new Section 803 Policy: Competition for Purchase

of Services Pursuant to Multiple Award Contracts

and is intended for all personnel involved with

service contracts.

Six Sigma: Concepts and Process introduces the

foundations of the Six Sigma quality control methodology created by Motorola to increase the productivity and quality of products and customer

service processes.

Understanding and Utilizing Performance Based

Payments (PBPs) presents the implementation of

PBPs as a method of financing fixed-priced contracts following FAR guidelines.

Value Engineering (VE) is an overview for all personnel; it encompasses the uses of this technique

to reduce cost, increase productivity, improve

quality, and achieve the lowest life cycle cost.

Wide Area Workflow – Receipts and Acceptance

(WAWF-RA) is a secure web-based system for

electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. The

application enables electronic form submission of

invoices and government inspection and acceptance documents in order to support DOD’s goal

of moving to a paperless acquisition process.

Briefings

Acquisition of Services introduces students to performance-based service contracting and the ways

to communicate DoD service requirements.

Commercial Acquisition reinforces the latest guidance for commercial acquisitions, outlining the

major changes to the contracting process brought

about by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act

of 1994 and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

Implementing Price-Based Acquisition examines

how the contracting officer or contracting specialist

can use price-based acquisition as a tool to

streamline the source selection process.

Introduction to Interoperability provides an introduction to interoperability as it relates to requirements generation, including background, key definitions and concepts.
Course Predecessors


As DAU courses are updated for currency, they 

may undergo name changes, number changes, 

or even be replaced by a new course with 

very similar content. Some courses no longer offered by DAU qualify as “Predecessor Courses.” 

Students who have completed these courses may 

use them to meet prerequisite requirements and/ 

or receive credit for them toward DAWIA certification. The following is a list of Predecessor Courses: 

Course Number 

Personnel 

Current Data System 

DAU Predecessor Predecessor Course Title (PDS) Code 

ACQ 101 PMT 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management BB1 

DSMC-26 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management BB1 

ACQ 201B ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition JHA 

PMT 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition BB6 

DSMC-37 Intermediate Systems Acquisition BB6 

BCF 101 BCE 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis Q1A 

BCF 102 BFM 102 Contract Performance Management Fundamentals Q1B 

BCF 202 Intermediate Contractor Performance Measurement QM K 

DSMC-6 Contractor Performance Measurement Course QM K 

BCF 103 BFM 201 Systems Acquisition Funds Management PCW 

BCF 201 Systems Acquisition Funds Management PCW 

DSMC-9 Systems Acquisition Funds Management PCW 

BCF 204 BCE 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis Q2B 

BCF 206 BCE 206 Cost Risk Analysis Q2C 

BCF 207 BCE 207 Economic Analysis Q2D 

BCF 208 BCE 208 Software Cost Estimating Q2E 

BCF 209 BFM 209 Selected Acquisition Report Q2F 

BCF 211B BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management PGD 

BCF 802 BFM 210 Selected Acquisition Report Review Q2J 

CON 101 CON 102 

CON 103 

8D-4320 

CTC-142 

G30BR6532-010 

G30BR6531-003 

Operational Level Contracting Fundamentals 

Facilities Contracting Fundamentals 

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Basic) 

Construction Contracting Fundamentals 

Central Systems Level Contracting 

Central Procurement Officer 

PEC 

HEI 

BDQ 

HEI 

PD6 

PD6 

G30BR6531-004 

G30BR6531-005 

G30BR6531-006 

Contract Management Officer 

Systems/R&D Procurement Officer 

R&D Procurement Officer 

PD6 

PD6 

PD6 

G30BR6531-007 

G30BR6531-002 

Contract Management, Systems R&D Officer 

Base Procurement Officer 

PD6 

PD6 

G30BR6531-002 Base Level Contracting PD6 

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Course Number 

Personnel 

Current Data System 

DAU Predecessor Predecessor Course Title (PDS) Code 

CON 104B CON 104 

CON 105 

CON 106 

Principles of Contract Pricing 

Operational Level Contract Pricing 

Facilities Contract Pricing 

BDR 

QNU 

BDU 

QMT-170 

PN 

G30ZR6534-009 

Principles of Contract Pricing 

Defense Cost and Price Analysis/Negotiation 

Base Level Pricing 

BDR 

BDU 

QNU 

CON 202 CON 211 

CON 221 

Intermediate Contracting 

Intermediate Contract Administration 

BDN 

BDO 

CON 222 

CON 223 

8D-F12 

PPM-304 

G3ZAR65170-002 

Organizational Level Contract Administration 

Intermediate Facilities Contracting 

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Advanced) 

Contract Administration (Advanced) 

Base Contract Administration 

PDQ 

BE4 

BDN 

BDO 

PDQ 

CTC-542 Advanced Contract Management (Construction) BE4 

CON 204 CON 231 Intermediate Contract Pricing BU6 

QMT-345 Quantitative Techniques for Cost and Price Analysis BCC 

QMT-340 Intermediate Pricing BCC 

CON 210 CON 201 Government Contract Law BDP 

CON 201(C) 

PPM-302 

Government Contract Law (Construction) 

Government Contract Law 

BDP 

BDP 

CTC-302 Government Contract Law Construction BDP 

G30ZR6534-007 Base Contract Law PDT 

166 AFIT Contract Law PDW 

660 USAF ECI Correspondence Course 

CON 232 PPM-355 Contract Overhead Management BKA 

CON 236 CON 212 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering PAR 

CON 250 CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop QMF 

CON 251 CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop QMF 

CON 353 CON 333 

CON 311 

CON 321 

Management for Contracting Supervisors 

Executive Pre-award Contracting 

Executive Contract Administration 

BU7 

BCL 

BCM 

ALMC-B5 

PPM-057 

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Executive) 

Contract Administration (Executive) 

BCL 

BCM 

IND 100 IND 101 and { IND 102 Contract Property Administration Fundamentals 

Contract Property Disposition 

PDM 

PDO 

IND 103 PPM-251 Defense Contract Property System Analysis BRL 

IND 200 IND 201 and { IND 202 Intermediate Contract Property Administration 

Contract Property Management Seminar 

PDN 

BRM 

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Personnel

Current Data System

DAU Predecessor Predecessor Course Title (PDS) Code

Course Number

Course Predecessors (Continued)

IRM 303 IRM 301 Information Technology Procurement Strategies Q07

IRM 302 Information Technology Advanced Management Program BA0

LOG 201B LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics JR3

DSMC-24 Management of Acquisition Logistics BCU

LOG 203 and Reliability and Maintainability AKA

LOG 235B LOG 204 or Configuration Management QMB { LOG 205 Provisioning QM7

PMT 352B PMT 352 Program Management Office BZG

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management Course BU1

PMT 301 Program Management Course BBW

DSMC-3 Program Management Course BBW

PMT 402 PMT 303B Executive Program Manager’s Course AH2

PMT 303 Ph1 Executive Program Manager’s Course AH2

PMT 403 PMT 305 Program Manager’s Skills (ACAT III Programs) BU8

PQM 101 PRD 101 Production Management Fundamentals JQX

QUA 101 Quality Assurance Fundamentals BCS

PQM 103 SPE 101 Defense Specification Management Course BAP

PQM 104 SPE 102 Specifications in the Defense Acquisition Process PAH

PQM 201B PQM 201 Intermediate Production, Quality and Management BU3

PRD 201 Intermediate Production Management JQY

DSMC-13 Defense Manufacturing Management Course BD2

PQM 301 PRD 301 Defense Acquisition Engineering, Manufacturing, and

Quality Assurance BRK

DSMC-38 Defense Acquisition Engineering, Manufacturing, and

Quality Assurance BRK

SYS 201B SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development

and Engineering BE2

DSMC-28 Systems Engineering Management Course BE2

4A-F7 Systems Engineering HGD

TST 202 TST 201 Test and Evaluation Management BE3

DSMC-11 T&E Management Course BE3
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Appendix A

DAU Regions

Appendix B

Certification Standards Checklists

Appendix C

Assignment-specific Training

Appendix D

Equivalencies

Appendix E

Continuing Education Units

Appendix F

Meeting Acquisition Corps

 Education Standards

Appendix G

Other Products and Services

Provided by DAU

Appendices
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Appendix A — DAU Regions

In order to better serve the AT&L workforce, DAU

has regionalized its operations and established five

regional campuses. Four of the regions maintain

training sites in addition to their main campuses.

The five regional campuses and their additional

training sites are listed below:

DAU West Region, San Diego, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Port Hueneme, CA

DAU Midwest Region, Kettering, OH

(near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)

Warren, MI

DAU South Region, Huntsville, AL

Eglin AFB, FL

DAU Mid-Atlantic Region, California, MD

(near Patuxent River Naval Air Station)

Fort Lee, VA

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Norfolk, VA

DAU Capital and Northeast Region, Fort Belvoir, VA

Boston, MA

Fort Monmouth, NJ

The DSMC – School of Program Managers is colocated with the Capital and Northeast Region at

Fort Belvoir, VA.

Each DAU campus is fully equipped to accommodate student needs. Housing, dining facilities, libraries, fitness facilities, and medical facilities are available to DAU students at each campus. Each training

site has a minimum of one DAU instructor and one

DAU-dedicated classroom with state-of-the-art instructional technology. Since all of these sites are located either on or near a military facility, a full range

of support services is available.

Main campus classrooms are furnished with state-ofthe-art equipment to enhance the student’s learning

experience. Many sites also provide bookstores, post/

base exchanges and commissaries, chapels, bus transportation, barber shops, dry cleaners, and ATM locations. Upon registration, students will receive information about these and other services.

In addition to resident and online training, many

classes are offered on-site when the number of students in one location warrants bringing the instruction to them. Usually this is determined by what

proves to be the best value for the government.

(See Chapter 4, Course Descriptions, for the method

of delivery for each course.)
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DAU WEST REGION

San Diego, California

DAU West Region

33000 Nixie Way, Bldg. 50, Suite 352

San Diego, CA 92147-5117

(619) 524-4800, DSN 524

Fax: (619) 524-4794
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DAU MIDWEST REGION

Kettering, Ohio

(Near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)

GATE

19B NATIONAL RD

TO I-35 (DAYTON

AND XENIA)

TO BEAVERCREEK

GATE 1B

SPRINGFIELD 

PIKE

USAF TO DAYTON

I-675

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NO. FAIRFIELD RD

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& AREA A,B, C EXITS

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COMMISSARY

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OF ENGINEERING &

MANAGEMENT

AFIT PARKING

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INTERNAT'L AFFAIRS

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ON COL GLENN

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RESEARCH

CENTER & AFIT TER & IT AUDITORIUM

TO HUBER 

HEIGHTS

KAUFMANN RD

6TH ST

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AREA C

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DAU

Midwest

Region

N

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CIVIL

ENGINEER

SERVICES

SCHOOL

DAU Midwest Region

3100 Research Blvd., POD 3

Kettering, Ohio 45429

(937) 781-1025

Fax: (937) 781-1026
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DAU SOUTH REGION

Huntsville, Alabama

DAU South Region

Progress Center, Building 7

6767 Old Madison Pike

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 722-1100, DSN 788

Fax: (256) 722-1003
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DAU MID-ATLANTIC REGION

California, Maryland

(Near Patuxent River Naval Air Station)

DAU Mid-Atlantic Region

23330 Cottonwood Parkway

Suite 200

California, MD 20619

(240) 895-7344

Fax: (240) 895-7333
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DAU CAPITAL & NORTHEAST REGION

Fort Belvoir, VA

9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

(703) 805-2764, DSN 655

Fax: (703) 805-2877

DSMC – SCHOOL OF PROGRAM

MANAGERS

Fort Belvoir, VA

9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

(703) 805-2436, DSN 655

Fax: (703) 805-3201
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Appendix B — Certification Standards Checklists

The following checklists provide a concise description of the education, experience, and training

required to meet the standards for certification

in acquisition, technology, and logistics career fields.

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,

Technology and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) has approved

these checklists for the DoD AT&L workforce under

the authority of DoD Directive 5000.52, “Defense

Acquisition Education, Training and Career Development Program.” DoD components are responsible

for ensuring that workforce personnel are trained to

qualify for their current assignments, prepared for

more responsible jobs, and cross-trained for assignments in other AT&L fields. All courses that may be

taken to meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements

are included in this Appendix.

The USD(AT&L) has designated certain courses that

provide knowledge required to perform particular

acquisition duties. These assignment-specific

courses are presented in Appendix C.

Each checklist explains the flow and relational aspects of the standards. Mandatory standards are

indicated by an open box or, when options are

available, by an open circle. Individuals may be

certified in an acquisition career level when all

mandatory standards have been met. Some standards are designated “Desired” and are indicated

by shaded boxes and circles. Where no standard

exists for an element, the box is filled in black.

(See legend at the end of this page.)

The checklists incorporate other information useful

for determining how the standards may be met.

Personnel Data System (PDS) codes used to track

training in automated personnel systems are included for each of the courses. They are shown in

brackets “[ ]” after the course title. Predecessor

courses, i.e., discontinued courses that satisfy the

current training requirements, are provided at the

end of Chapter 4. In some cases, equivalent courses

are offered by DoD and private and public institutions of learning as explained in Appendix D.

It is strongly recommended that the courses be

attended in the order listed. These are progressive, sequential courses that build upon previously learned skills in an integrated curriculum.

The components are responsible for determining

that a prospective student possesses sufficient

knowledge and/or background to attend a course.

Course descriptions are provided in Chapter 4 of

this Catalog, and instructions for registering for

classes are provided in Chapter 2. DAU uses the

Army Training Requirements and Resources System

(ATRRS) for enrollment application in all of its

classes. Class schedules are maintained in ATRRS,

and up-to-date class schedules are available for

downloading from the DAU Home Page at http://

www.dau.mil.

Checklists are provided for each certification level

in the following career paths:

• Auditing

• Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial

Management

• Contracting

• Facilities Engineering

• Industrial/Contract Property Management

• Information Technology

• Life Cycle Logistics — Acquisition Logistics

• Life Cycle Logistics — Systems Sustainment

Management

• Production, Quality and Manufacturing

• Program Management

• Purchasing

• Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering – Science and Technology Manager

• Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering – Systems Engineering

• Test and Evaluation

Legend for certification standards checklists:

Mandatory standard

Desired standard

No standard has been set

Option for meeting mandatory standard

Option for meeting desired standard

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AUDITING

Level I

EDUCATION – Meet one of the following criteria:

A baccalaureate degree in accounting

A baccalaureate degree in a related field, such as business administration or finance, which included or was

supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting

At least 4 years of experience in accounting

An equivalent combination of accounting experience, college education, and training

EXPERIENCE – Either:

Meet OPM Qualification Standards for entry into the series

A baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

(Desired) Accounting/auditing work experience in industry or public accounting

TRAINING

AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination [PC6]

(Desired) AUD 6115 Effective Report Writing [PAG] *

Level II

EDUCATION

Entry below GS-9: Complete Level I requirements

Entry at GS-9: Complete Level I requirements and one of the following:

All requirements for a Master’s degree or equivalent

2 full years of graduate education

(Desired) Beginning graduate studies leading to a Master’s degree in accounting, business administration,

management, or a related field

(Desired) Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA)

EXPERIENCE

Auditing experience of increasing complexity and responsibility

(Desired) Experience performing increasingly complex audits for normal progression and with increasing

independence

TRAINING

Complete one of the following courses:

AUD 1320 Intermediate Contract Auditing [JR7]

AUD 4120 Statistical Sampling [QP0]

AUD 4230 Graphic, Computational, and Improvement Curve Analysis Techniques [QPC]

(Desired) Any of the following courses: *

AUD 6220 Auditor Interview and Interpersonal Reactions [PA3]

AUD 6240 Oral Presentation Workshop [PA4]

AUD 5653 Computer Assisted Audit Techniques

AUD 1541 Cost Accounting Standards

AUD 5614 Fundamentals of Auditing Information Systems

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Level III

EDUCATION

Complete Level II requirements

(Desired) Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, management, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

Meet all Level I and II requirement qualification standards from OPM Qualification Standards Handbook.

Supervisory auditors also must meet additional OPM qualifications.

(Desired) Assignments in a variety of organizational settings

TRAINING

AUD 8562 DCAA Personnel Management Policy [CBJ]

(Mandatory for all supervisory personnel)

(Desired) Complete any of the following courses:*

AUD 4035 Quantitative Methods Refresher

AUD 8564 Administration and Management of Audits for Supervisors

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

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AUDITING

*For information on Auditing courses not listed in Chapter 4 of this Catalog, contact the Defense Contract Auditing Institute at (901) 325-6383.

Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard
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BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or financial management

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

Complete two of the following courses:

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1A]

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management [Q1B]

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management [PGC]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate Degree

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or financial management

(Desired) An additional 2 years of experience in business, cost estimating, and financial management

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

BCF 205 Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers [Q2A]

Complete ONE of the following courses (not previously taken at Level I):

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1A]

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management [Q1B]

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management [PGC]

Complete ONE of the following courses (related to specific job duties):

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management [Q2G]

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis [Q2B]

BCF 211 (Parts A & B) Acquisition Business Management [RG4 & RG5]

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing,

economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management

(Desired) Master’s degree

EXPERIENCE

4 years of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or financial management

(Desired) An additional 4 years of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or financial management

TRAINING

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop [BZF]

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Level I

EDUCATION 1

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial

management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management

EXPERIENCE

1 year of contracting experience

TRAINING (Requirements from 1 Oct 03 through 30 Jun 04) 2

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE] 3

CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BDQ]

CON 104 (Parts A & B) Principles of Contract Pricing [RG6 & RGR]

1 Elective 4

(Desired) CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures [PAS]

TRAINING (Requirements projected for delivery effective 1 Jul 04)

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE] 3

CON 1XX Introductory Contracting and Pricing Modules

CON 120 Negotiation Workshop and Level I Wrap-up

1 Elective 4

(Desired) CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures [PAS]

Level II

EDUCATION 1

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial

management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management

(Desired) Graduate studies in business administration or procurement

EXPERIENCE

2 years of contracting experience

(Desired) An additional 2 years of contracting experience

TRAINING

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [PGE]

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing [BU6]

CON 210 Government Contract Law [BDP]

2 Electives 4

Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard

1See 10 U.S.C. 1724 (provides for limited exceptions and waivers).

2 For students who are enrolled in or have completed CON 101, CON 104 will be offered for 12 months following deployment of the new

courses so that those identified students may obtain their Level I certification. 3CON 100 is desired but not mandatory for employees who completed CON 101 and/or CON 104 before CON 100 was deployed.

4As agreed to by the supervisor, electives may be any training opportunities related to the employee’s job or necessary for career

development or for cross training. Electives may include no-cost distance learning or other training opportunities, assignment-specific courses

funded by DAU/DACM, or other training opportunities funded by the student’s organization.

CONTRACTING

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CONTRACTING (Continued)

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Level III

EDUCATION 1

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial

management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management

(Desired) Master’s degree in business administration or procurement

EXPERIENCE

4 years of contracting experience

(Desired) An additional 4 years of contracting experience

TRAINING

CON 353 Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support [JHI] 5

2 Electives 4

(Desired) 2 weeks of management and leadership training

(Not currently provided by DAU. See your local training support office.)

1 See 10 U.S.C. 1724 (provides for limited exceptions and waivers).

4 As agreed to by the supervisor, electives may be any training opportunities related to the employee’s job or necessary for career

development or for cross training. Electives may include no-cost distance learning or other training opportunities, assignment-specific courses

funded by DAU/DACM, or other training opportunities funded by the student’s organization. 5 If CON 333 has been completed by 30 Sep 03 but not CON 301, then the Level III Contracting DAWIA certification training requirements are

satisfied. If CON 301 has been completed by 30 Sep 03 but not CON 333, then CON 353 must be completed for certification. CON 301 fulfills

the new DAWIA Level III Contracting certification training requirement to complete 2 electives.
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FACILITIES ENGINEERING

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, physics, chemistry, mathematics, community

planning, business, or related fields

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience in facilities engineering

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, physics, chemistry, mathematics, community

planning, business, or related fields 

(Desired) 9 semester credit hours selected from accounting, business finance, law, economics, industrial

management, quantitative methods, or organization and management

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience in facilities engineering

(Desired) An additional 2 years of acquisition experience in facilities engineering

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5] (if not completed at Level I)

FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering [JHM]

Level III

Certification requirements for Level III will be established when the appropriate training becomes available. Courses

are currently being developed and will be published in FY 05.

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INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree or at least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts,

purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and

management

EXPERIENCE

1 year of experience in acquisition

TRAINING (Requirements from 1 Oct 03 through 30 Jun 04)

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE] 1

CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BDQ]

IND 100 Contract Property Administration and Disposition Fundamentals [BZP]

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis [BRL]

1 Elective 2

TRAINING (Requirements projected for delivery effective 1 Jul 04)

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE] 1

CON 1XX Introductory Contracting Module will replace CON 101 Basics of Contracting

IND 100 Contract Property Administration and Disposition Fundamentals [BZP]

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis [BRL]

1 Elective 2

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree or at least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts,

purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and

management

EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience in an industrial property management acquisition position

(Desired) 2 years additional experience in industrial property management acquisition

TRAINING

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [PGE]

CON 210 Government Contract Law [BDP]

IND 200 Intermediate Contract Property Administration [BZQ]

2 Electives 2

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CON 100 is desired but not mandatory for employees who completed CON 101 and/or CON 104 before CON 100 was deployed.

2

As agreed to by the supervisor, electives may be any training opportunities related to the employee’s job or necessary for career development

or for cross training. Electives may include no-cost distance learning or other training opportunities, assignment-specific courses funded by DAU/

DACM, or other training opportunities funded by the student’s organization.
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Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree and at least 24 semester hours among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts,

purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and

management

EXPERIENCE

4 years of experience in industrial property management acquisition positions of increasing responsibility and

complexity

(Desired) 4 additional years of experience in industrial property management acquisition

TRAINING

CON 353 Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support [JHI] 3

2 Electives 2

INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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2As agreed to by the supervisor, electives may be any training opportunities related to the employee’s job or necessary for career

development or for cross training. Electives may include no-cost distance learning or other training opportunities, assignment-specific courses

funded by DAU/DACM, or other training opportunities funded by the student’s organization. 3 If CON 333 has been completed by 30 Sep 03 but not CON 301, then the Level III Contracting DAWIA certification training requirements are

satisfied. If CON 301 has been completed by 30 Sep 03 but not CON 333, then CON 353 must be completed for certification. CON 301 fulfills

the new DAWIA Level III certification training requirement to complete 2 electives.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in computer science, management information systems,

business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience in information technology

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition [JHD]

(Desired) SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management [JHB]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master’s degree, preferably with a major in computer science, management information systems, business

administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience, at least 1 year of this experience must be in information technology

(Desired) An additional 2 years of information technology acquisition experience, preferably in a program office

or similar organization

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition [QN5]

(Desired) SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management [JHC]

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master’s degree, preferably with a major in computer science, management information systems, business

administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

4 years of information technology or software-intensive systems acquisition experience of which at least 2 years

must be in a program office or similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a PM or PEO, DCMA Program

Integrator, or Supervisor of Shipbuilding)

(Desired) 4 additional years of information technology acquisition experience

TRAINING

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition [BZE]

(Desired) SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management [BU9]

(Desired) PMT 352 (Parts A & B) Program Management Office Course [BZH & BZJ]

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Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in a technical, scientific, or managerial field

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals [JR1]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in a technical, scientific, or managerial field

(Desired) Completion of graduate-level classes in Systems Design and Operational Effectiveness (SDOE) or similar

systems engineering/technical education as part of a certificate program

EXPERIENCE

2 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

(Desired) An additional 2 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

LOG 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Acquisition Logistics [RGS & RGT]

LOG 235 (Parts A & B) Performance Based Logistics [JHL & RGY]

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master’s degree in Systems Design and Operational Effectiveness (SDOE) or similar systems

engineering/technical education

EXPERIENCE

4 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

(Desired) An additional 4 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

TRAINING

LOG 304 Executive Life Cycle Logistics Management [AH1]

LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS — ACQUISITION LOGISTICS

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LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS — SYSTEMS SUSTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in a technical, scientific, or managerial field

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience

TRAINING (Requirements from 1 Oct 03 through 31 Mar 04)

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals [JR1]

TRAINING (Requirements projected for availability 1 Apr 04)

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

LOG 102 Systems Sustainment Management Fundamentals [JHF]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in a technical, scientific, or managerial field

(Desired) Completion of graduate-level classes in business administration to include supply chain management

as part of a certificate program

EXPERIENCE

2 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

(Desired) An additional 2 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ &JHK]

LOG 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Acquisition Logistics [RGS & RGT]

LOG 235 (Parts A & B) Performance Based Logistics [JHL & RGY]

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master’s degree in business administration to include supply chain management

EXPERIENCE

4 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

(Desired) An additional 4 years of life cycle logistics experience in support of DoD weapons/material systems

TRAINING

LOG 304 Executive Life Cycle Logistics Management [AH1]

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Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard

PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physical science, mathematics, statistics, manufacturing or

production management, industrial technology or management, business, quality assurance, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

(Desired) At least 4 weeks (cumulative) rotational assignments at a contractor and/or government industrial

facility that includes experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, and contracting

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

PQM 101 Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals [BU2]

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physical science, mathematics, statistics,

manufacturing or production management, industrial technology or management, business, quality assurance,

or a related field

(Desired) Master’s degree in business, production management, engineering, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

(Desired) At least 4 weeks (cumulative) rotational assignments at a contractor and/or government industrial

facility that includes experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, and contracting (if not completed at

Level I)

(Desired) 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

PQM 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing [BZK & BZL]

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physical science, mathematics, statistics,

manufacturing or production management, industrial technology or management, business, quality assurance,

or related field

(Desired) Master’s degree in business, production management, engineering, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years of acquisition experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

(Desired) 4 additional years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

TRAINING

PQM 301 Advanced Production, Quality and Manufacturing [HV2]

(Desired) One advanced seminar in current acquisition management issues

(Not currently provided by DAU. See your local training support office.)

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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in engineering, systems management, or business

administration

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

(Desired) ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

(Desired) One DAU Level 100 course in another functional area

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master’s degree, preferably with a major in engineering, systems management,

business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience; at least 1 year of this experience must be in program management

(Desired) An additional 2 years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems program office or similar

organization

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

PMT 250 Program Management Tools [PGM]

(Desired) One DAU Level 200 course in another functional area

(Desired) Intermediate-level management and leadership training

(Not currently provided by DAU. See your local training support office.)

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) Meet one of the following criteria:

At least 24 semester hours from among accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics,

industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management (DANTES or

CLEP equivalency exams may be substituted.)

At least 24 semester hours in the individual’s career field and 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines listed

above

(Desired) Master’s degree in engineering, systems acquisition management, business administration, or a related

field

EXPERIENCE

4 years of acquisition experience:

At least 2 years of this experience must be in a program office or similar organization (dedicated matrix

support to a PM or PEO, DCMA Program Integrator, or Supervisor of Shipbuilding)

At least 1 year of this experience must be in a program management position with cost, schedule, and

performance responsibilities

(Desired) 2 additional years of acquisition experience

TRAINING

PMT 352 (Parts A & B) Program Management Office Course [BZH & BZJ]

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Level I

EDUCATION

(Desired) 16 semester hours of undergraduate work with emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE

1 year of experience in purchasing

TRAINING (Requirements from 1 Oct 03 through 30 Jun 04)

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE]

CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BDQ]

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures [PAS]

1 Elective 1

TRAINING (Requirements projected for delivery effective 1 Jul 04)

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements [JHE]

CON 1XX Introductory Contracting Module

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures [PAS]

1 Elective 1

Level II

EDUCATION

(Desired) 32 semester hours of undergraduate work with emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience in purchasing

TRAINING

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [PGE]

2 Electives 1

Level III

EDUCATION

(Desired) 64 semester hours of undergraduate work with emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE

3 years of experience in purchasing

TRAINING

No additional requirements beyond Level II

PURCHASING

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1As agreed to by the supervisor, electives may be any training opportunities related to the employee’s job or necessary for career

development or for cross training. Electives may include no-cost distance learning or other training opportunities, assignment-specific courses

funded by DAU/DACM, or other training opportunities funded by the student’s organization.
SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND


ENGINEERING — SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGER


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Level I 

None 

Level II 

EDUCATION 

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field 

EXPERIENCE 

2 years of acquisition-related experience in science and technology 

TRAINING 

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5] 

Level III 

EDUCATION 

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field 

(Desired) Master’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, operations research, management,

or a related field 

EXPERIENCE 

2 years of acquisition-related experience in science and technology 

TRAINING

 STM 301 Program Management for S&T Managers [PGP]

 STM 302 Systems Engineering for S&T Managers [PGR] 

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Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard

SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND

ENGINEERING — SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Level I

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering (as

of October 1, 1991)

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience in science or engineering

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

Level II

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering (as

of October 1, 1991)

(Desired) Master’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, operations research, management,

or a related field

(Desired) 9 semester hours from among accounting, business finance, law, economics, industrial management,

quantitative methods, or organization and management (DANTES or CLEP exams may be substituted.)

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience in science or engineering

(Desired) An additional 2 years of acquisition experience in science or engineering

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

SYS 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering [RGW & RGX]

(Desired) A DAU Level 200 or Level 100 course mandatory for Life Cycle Logistics; Program Management;

Production, Quality and Manufacturing; Information Technology; or Test and Evaluation

Level III

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering (as

of October 1, 1991)

(Desired) Advanced degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, operations research, management,

or a related field

(Desired) 12 semester hours from among accounting, business finance, law, economics, industrial management,

quantitative methods, or organization and management (DANTES or CLEP exams may be substituted.)

EXPERIENCE

4 years of acquisition experience in science or engineering

(Desired) 4 additional years of experience in acquisition positions of increasing responsibility and complexity

TRAINING

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering [HV1]

(Desired) Any mandatory DAU Level 200 or Level 300 course in Life Cycle Logistics; Program Management;

Production, Quality and Manufacturing; Information Technology; or Test and Evaluation

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Mandatory standard Desired standard No standard set Option for meeting mandatory standard Option for meeting desired standard

Level I

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours or equivalent in physical science, mathematics, chemistry,

engineering, physics, operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (as of October 1, 1991)

EXPERIENCE

1 year of acquisition experience (T&E experience or experience with a technical orientation in

an acquisition position is preferred.)

TRAINING

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation [PC5]

Level II

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours or equivalent in physical science, mathematics, chemistry,

engineering, physics, operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (as of October 1, 1991)

(Desired) Master’s degree in one of the above fields

(Desired) Two 3-CEU technical courses in a test and evaluation specialty area

(Desired) Meet Acquisition Corps education requirements

EXPERIENCE

2 years of acquisition experience, of which at least 1 year is test and evaluation experience

(Desired) An additional 2 years of acquisition experience, of which 1 year is test and evaluation experience

TRAINING

ACQ 201 (Parts A & B) Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHJ & JHK]

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation [QMI]

Level III

EDUCATION

 Meet one of the following criteria:

Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours or equivalent in physical science, mathematics, chemistry,

engineering, physics, operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (as of October 1, 1991)

(Desired) At least 12 semester hours from among accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing,

economics, industrial management, marketing, business, quantitative methods, or organization and

management (DANTES or CLEP exams may be substituted.)

(Desired) Master’s degree in physical science, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, physics, operations

research, or a related field

(Desired) One 3-CEU technical course (in addition to those required at Level II) in a test and evaluation specialty

area

EXPERIENCE

4 years of acquisition experience, of which at least 2 years is test and evaluation experience

(Desired) 4 additional years of acquisition experience, of which at least 2 years is test and evaluation experience

TRAINING

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation [QL9]

TEST AND EVALUATION

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Assignment-specific courses are identified by the

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,

Technology and Logistics as integral to the education and training of Department of Defense (DoD)

Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce personnel. These courses are offered by DAU

to provide unique acquisition knowledge required

for a specific assignment, job, or position; to maintain proficiency; and to remain current with legislation, regulation, and policy. This training can span

several functional areas and is mandatory for selected individuals within a job series or position category. DAU provides funds for course delivery and

student travel costs for assignment-specific courses

in the same manner as it does for other courses.

Assignment-specific courses support work distribution

decisions of local management officials. Subject to

component guidance, these officials are responsible

for ensuring that employees who are given these

duties receive this training, which will enable them

to perform their work productively and effectively.

DAU maintains complete student records for courses

taught since the University began offering instruction in 1993, but tracking student requirements and

recording completion of these courses in employee

personnel records are Component responsibilities.

Course descriptions are provided in Chapter 4 of

this Catalog, and instructions for registering for

classes are provided in Chapter 2. Schedules for

classroom-based courses are maintained in ATRRS

and should be available through your local training

office. Up-to-date class schedules are also made

available for downloading from the DAU Web site

at http://www.dau.mil.

ACQ 201, Parts A and B

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION

This course is assignment-specific only for Contracting

personnel. All Level III Contracting personnel who

are assigned to a major program or who devote at

least 50 percent of their time to a major acquisition

program are required to take this course. Level II

Contracting personnel should take ACQ 201 within

1 year of assignment to a major defense acquisition

program.

BCF 102

FUNDAMENTALS OF EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT

Workforce analysts who are responsible for analyzing Earned Value Management (EVM) data or who

need a basic understanding of EVM concepts to

perform some aspects of their duties should take

BCF 102. Attendees typically include employees of

program/project management offices, the Defense

Contract Management Agency, dedicated support

matrix organizations, and Service headquarters support matrix organizations.

BCF 203

INTERMEDIATE EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT

DoD AT&L workforce personnel should take BCF

203 if their duties include integrating earned value

data to perform the following functions: (1) awarding/administering contracts, reviewing or performing

surveillance on contractor’s management control

systems, or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews

as outlined in DoD 5000.2-R, Part 3.3.4.3 (Cost Performance); or (2) evaluating, analyzing, or using

earned value data. Attendees typically include employees of program/project management offices,

the Defense Contract Management Agency, dedicated support matrix organizations, and Service

headquarters support matrix organizations.

BCF 206

COST RISK ANALYSIS

This course should be taken by DoD AT&L workforce personnel whose duties include: (1) developing

and/or evaluating cost estimates for such areas as

procurement, software, research and development,

weapons systems, etc.; (2) planning and managing

DoD systems acquisition; (3) evaluating and negotiating contract proposals; and (4) performing cost and

performance tradeoff analyses. Participants typically

include members from the business, cost estimating,

and financial management community as well as

program/project managers and personnel in contracting; systems planning, research, development,

and engineering; and information technology.

BCF 207

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

DoD AT&L workforce personnel should take BCF

207 if their duties include: (1) developing and/or

evaluating costs and benefits of alternative courses

of action involved in decisions (i.e., lease vs. buy,

in-house vs. contractor, privatization or outsourcing,

or repair or replace) and/or (2) preparing funding

proposals for such programs as Operations and

Support Cost Reduction or Defense Working Capital

Fund. Participants typically include members from

the business, cost estimating, and financial management community as well as program/project

managers and personnel in contracting; systems

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planning, research, development and engineering;

information technology; and non-DoD personnel

who conduct economic analyses of materiel systems.

BCF 208

SOFTWARE COST ESTIMATING

The Software Cost Estimating course should be

taken by DoD AT&L workforce personnel whose duties include: (1) developing and/or evaluating cost

estimates for life cycle management (i.e., research,

development, procurement, deployment, operating

and support, and disposal) for either embedded or

stand-alone systems; (2) planning and managing

DoD systems acquisitions; (3) evaluating and negotiating contract proposals; and (4) performing cost and

performance tradeoff analyses. Participants typically

include members from the Business, Cost Estimating,

and Financial Management community, as well as

program/project managers and personnel in contracting; systems planning, research, development

and engineering; information technology; and nonDoD personnel who are involved in developing,

testing, and/or costing software.

BCF 209, Parts A, B, and C

ACQUISITION REPORTING COURSE

This course should be taken by Acquisition Category

(ACAT) ID/IC personnel who prepare, review, edit, or

generate input to Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs)

or who are responsible for ensuring that SARs are

consistent with Cost Analysis Improvement Group

procedures, SAR preparation guidelines, approved

budgets, and approved acquisition program baselines.

Attendees typically include employees of program/

project management offices, dedicated support matrix organizations, Service headquarters support matrix organizations, and contract administration offices.

BCF 215

OPERATING AND SUPPORT COST ANALYSIS

Personnel involved in developing and/or evaluating

operating and support cost estimates, cost/performance tradeoffs, or total ownership cost reduction

efforts should take BCF 215. The course is also appropriate as continuous learning for other personnel

involved in defense acquisition.

CON 232

OVERHEAD MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS

All contracting officers, buyers, price analysts, auditors, and contract administration personnel should

take CON 232 if they are assigned to projects in

which overhead situations are present and are important elements of cost. Course participants typically include members who are involved with major

acquisitions or assigned to the Defense Contract

Management Agency.

CON 234

CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING

This is intended for military personnel in the Contracting and Purchasing career fields and for emergencyessential civilians in deployable positions of all Services. Whenever practical, students should attend

CON 234 prior to assuming duties as a deployable

contracting officer or purchasing agent.

CON 235

ADVANCED CONTRACT PRICING

Level II and III personnel should take CON 235 if

they are involved in major systems acquisition or in

a commercial environment where knowledge of

cost risk analysis, cost estimating relationships/parametric estimating, overhead estimating, and decision/risk analysis tools is required.

CON 236

CONTRACTUAL ASPECTS OF VALUE ENGINEERING

Contracting, program management, and functional

personnel should take CON 236 if they might be involved in Value Engineering (VE) applications or if

they support major weapons systems and can be

expected to encounter specific VE activity.

Note: Individuals not assigned to contracting are

encouraged to attend. While the primary focus of

the course is on the contractual aspects of VE, the

Integrated Product Team/Integrated Product and

Process Development (IPT/IPPD) approach is emphasized regarding the utility of value methodology

and the resulting VE change proposals.

CON 237

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

This self-paced, Web-based course is designed as a

continuing education tool for all personnel requiring

knowledge of simplified acquisition procedures.

CON 243

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTING

Military and civilian workforce members in the Contracting career field who are assigned contracting

responsibilities for Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts

should take CON 243. Whenever practical, students

should attend prior to assuming duties in A-E contracting.

CON 244

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING

The Construction Contracting course is intended for

military and civilian workforce personnel in the

Contracting career field and others (e.g., professional engineers) who are assigned specific contract
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administration duties for construction contracts. Whenever practical, students should attend this course prior

to assuming duties in construction contracting.

CON 250

FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS – PART I

Civilians, GS-9 and above, or equivalent military

personnel with at least 2 years of experience in the

Contracting career field should attend CON 250. Participants should be in a position with responsibility

for Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) administration

for one or more contractors, or have a current or

pending assignment dealing with CAS issues.

CON 251

FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS –

PART II

Civilians, GS-9 and above, or equivalent military

personnel with at least 2 years of experience in the

Contracting career field should attend CON 250. Participants should be in a position with responsibility

for Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) administration for

one or more contractors and involving full CAS-covered contracts, or have a current or pending assignment dealing with CAS issues on a regular basis.

GRT 201

GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS MANAGEMENT

This course should be taken by all contracting personnel with grants management responsibilities and

by all acquisition personnel who have been assigned the responsibilities of a contracting officer’s

representative or contracting officer’s technical representative for a DoD grant.

LOG 203

RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

Members of the DoD AT&L workforce should take

this online course if their duties include understanding and applying managerial and technical competencies involving systems design considerations for

reliability, maintainability, and supportability. Emphasized topics include understanding the relationship between reliability and maintainability (R&M),

reducing life cycle costs, developing operational

and contractual R&M requirements, reviewing R&M

design/analysis activities, and performing reliability

testing. Participants typically include life cycle logisticians, systems engineers, and program managers.

LOG 204

CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

Members of the DoD AT&L workforce should attend this resident course if their duties include understanding and relating the interrelationship of

Configuration Management (CM) to system life cycle

design activities and product support. LOG 204 provides an overview of the basic concepts and practices of CM, including configuration identification,

audits, control, status accounting, and data management. Attributes and requirements to design, implement, and operate a CM plan are discussed, including scenario-type exercises to enhance learning.

Students typically include life cycle logisticians, systems engineers, configuration managers, program

managers, and technical auditors.

PMT 202

MULTINATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

All personnel involved in an international defense

cooperative research, development, and acquisition

program should take PMT 202.

PMT 203

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER/CONTROL

This course should be taken by all personnel involved in an international defense acquisition program in other than a managerial capacity. Participants

will typically include members of the following career fields: Program Management; Contracting; Test

and Evaluation; Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering; and Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management.

PMT 304

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

All personnel involved in an international defense

acquisition program should take PMT 304, especially if they are involved in international project

agreements.

PMT 401

THE PROGRAM MANAGER’S COURSE

This executive-level course is designed for specially

selected, Level III certified DoD AT&L workforce

members who are potential leaders of major acquisition programs, integrated product teams, and

Systems Command/Major Command divisions. Attendees must be GS-14/O-5 or above with extensive

experience in acquisition, including 4 years in, or in

direct support of, a PMO. Selected representatives

from industry may attend.

PMT 402

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER’S COURSE

The Executive Program Manager’s Course is statutorily required for personnel selected to a critical acquisition position as a program executive officer,

program manager, or deputy program manager of

a major defense acquisition program or a significant
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nonmajor defense acquisition program in Acquisition

Category (ACAT) I or II.

PMT 403

PROGRAM MANAGER’S SKILLS

This course is designed to update newly designated

Acquisition Category (ACAT) III program/product

managers and their deputies on current acquisition

policy, principles, and practices. PMT 403 includes

lessons learned from recent experiences and instruction on how to operate as a program manager

in the current environment.

PQM 103

DEFENSE SPECIFICATION MANAGEMENT

Personnel who are responsible for writing, reviewing, coordinating, applying, or using specifications

and related documents should take PQM 103.

PQM 104

SPECIFICATION SELECTION AND APPLICATION

This course should be taken by personnel who are

involved in setting requirements and making standardization decisions. Also, personnel who use specifications and standards but are not actively involved in the development or management of

requirements documentation could benefit from

PQM 104.

PQM 202

COMMERCIAL AND NONDEVELOPMENTAL ITEM

ACQUISITION COURSE FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

This course is intended for personnel who are involved in the acquisition of commercial and nondevelopmental items. This includes personnel who

locate and evaluate potential items, plan for support of items, select and prepare requirements

documents, or manage item test evaluations and

quality.

PQM 203

PREPARATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS FOR

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

Personnel who prepare or review commercial item

descriptions and use market research techniques to

identify commercial items should take PQM 203.

PQM 212

MARKET RESEARCH FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL

PERSONNEL

The Market Research for Engineering and Technical

Personnel course is intended for personnel who

gather and use market information when conducting cost, schedule, and performance tradeoff analyses; determining whether items and services are

commercial; or developing acquisition plans, requirements documents, support plans, test plans,

and evaluation factors.

SAM 101

BASIC SOFTWARE ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

SAM 101 is required for those in acquisition positions who have duties that include software acquisition management or who work in development

programs in which $20 million or more is spent on

software, procurement programs in which $30 million or more is spent on software, programs in

which $1 million or more is spent on sustainment

costs for software annually, or programs in which

post-deployment software support is ongoing. SAM

101 is an excellent introductory course for personnel

of any rank/grade or acquisition career level involved in management of DoD software-intensive

systems.

SAM 201

INTERMEDIATE SOFTWARE ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

This course is required for acquisition personnel who

are involved in any aspect of managing DoD

software-intensive systems. Priority for this course

will be given to personnel who manage software

development and/or acquire software and who

work in development programs in which $20 million or more is spent on software, procurement programs in which $30 million or more is spent on software, programs in which $1 million or more is spent

on sustainment costs for software annually, or programs in which post-deployment software support is

ongoing.

SAM 301

ADVANCED SOFTWARE ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

The SAM 301 course is required for acquisition personnel involved in any aspect of managing DoD

software-intensive systems. Priority for this course

will be given to personnel who manage software

development and/or acquire software and who

work in development programs in which $20 million

or more is spent on software, procurement programs in which $30 million or more is spent on software, programs in which $1 million or more is spent

on sustainment costs for software annually, or programs in which post-deployment software support is

ongoing.
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EQUIVALENCIES

DAU Effective

Course College/University Course Dates

Athens State University, (formerly Athens College), 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611, Dr. Robert Gulbro,

(256) 233-8116

CON 101 ..................... PR 394 Introduction to Procurement........................................................................ 9/18/98—9/18/01

Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Road, Bowie, MD 20715-9465, Dr. Shelton Rhodes, (301) 860-4000

CON 101 ..................... CON 101 Fundamentals of Contracting ................................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 104 .................... CON 104 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing .......................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 202 .................... CON 202 Intermediate Contracting .......................................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 204 .................... CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing .................................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 210 ..................... CON 210 Government Contract Law........................................................................ 9/18/98—9/18/03

College of Southern Maryland, (formerly Charles County Community College), P.O. Box 910, LaPlata, MD 20646-0910,

Mr. Rex Bishop, (301) 934-7518

CON 101 ..................... BAD 1451 Fundamentals of Contracting I .............................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/05 { BAD 1461 Fundamentals of Contracting II ............................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/05

CON 104 .................... BAD 1471 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing......................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/06 { BAD 1481 Negotiations ................................................................................................ 9/18/98—9/18/06

CON 210 ..................... BAD 1465 Government Contract Law ..................................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 211 ..................... BAD 1485/1486 Intermediate Contracting ........................................................... Taken Prior to 10/1/94

Florida Institute of Technology, 1501 Robert J. Conlan Blvd. NE, Suite 140, Palm Bay, FL 32905, (321) 729-9774

CON 104 .................... MGT 5214 Cost Principles, Effectiveness and Control ........................................ 9/18/98—9/18/06 { MGT 5218 Negotiations and Incentive Contracts ................................................ 9/18/98—9/18/06

CON 104 .................... BUS 5214 Advanced Procurement and Contract Management....................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { BUS 5218 Contract Negotiation Incentive Contracts .......................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... MAN 5231 Government Contract Law .................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 210 ..................... MGT 5231 Government Contract Law .................................................................... 7/23/98—9/18/06

CON 211 ..................... MAN 5211 Procurement and Contract Management Pre-Award .................... Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 221 .................... MAN 5212 Advanced Procurement and Contract Management ..................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Appendix D — Equivalencies

S everal training providers offer courses that have

been certified equivalent to DAU curriculum

courses and can be used to meet the requirements of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). The following matrix provides a summary of these courses and the training

providers that offer them. It is important to note

that these courses must have been completed during the specified effective dates. For more information on these equivalencies, contact Mr. Michael

Lambert at (703) 805-3343, DSN 655-3343, or by

e-mail at michael.lambert@dau.mil. For updates

go to http://www.dau.mil/learning/appg.asp.

Note: For current information on equivalencies, visit http://www.dau.mil/learning/appg.asp.
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George Washington University; The School of Business and Public Management; Department of Marketing,

Logistics, and Operations Management; 2121 I Street NW; Washington, DC 20052; (202) 994-6380

CON 101 ..................... Pricing and Negotiation ................................................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... Procurement and Contracting..................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... Government Contract Administration...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Georgia College and State University, Logistics Education Center, 620 Ninth Street, Robbins Air Force Base, GA

31098-2232, Mr. Bobby Graham

CON 201 .................... Government Contract Law .......................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Massachusetts Bay Community College, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, (781) 239-3000

CON 101 ..................... GPC 101 Intro to Gov’t Contracts Procurement/Contract Mgmt ..................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... GPC 201 Government Contract Cost and Price Analysis ................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... GPC 205 Government Contract Law........................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Middlesex Community College, 33 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA 01852-1987, Ms. Judith Burke, (978) 656-3143

CON 101 ..................... BU 1112 Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts ................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... BU 8140 Principles of Contract Pricing .................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { BU 1113 Contract Negotiation ................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... BU 1106 Government Contract Law ........................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Northern Virginia Community College, Business Division, Alexandria Campus, 3001 N. Beauregard Street,

Alexandria, VA 22311, Mr. Ron Wheeler, (703) 845-6313

CON 101 ..................... ACQ 121 Intro to Procurement and Contract Acquisition Management I ....... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

9/18/98—5/15/02

ACQ 122 Intro to Procurement and Contract Acquisition Management II ...... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { 9/18/98—5/15/02

CON 104 .................... ACQ 216 Cost and Price Analysis .............................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

9/18/98—2/13/04

ACQ 218 Negotiations of Contracts and Contract Modifications .................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { 9/18/98—2/13/07

CON 201 .................... ACQ 215 Contract Law .................................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 202 .................... ACQ 221 Advanced Acquisition and Procurement Management I ................. 9/18/98—2/13/07 { ACQ 222 Advanced Acquisition and Procurement Management II ............... 9/18/98—2/13/07

CON 204 .................... ACQ 295 Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis .................................................... 9/18/98—2/13/07

CON 210 ..................... ACQ 215 Contract Law .................................................................................................. 5/24/99—2/13/07

CON 211 ..................... ACQ 221 Advanced Acquisition and Procurement Management I ................. Taken Prior to 10/1/94 { ACQ 222 Advanced Acquisition and Procurement Management II ............... Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 221 .................... ACQ 235 Intermediate Post-Award Contracting.................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Note: For current information on equivalencies, visit http://www.dau.mil/learning/appg.asp.

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Pensacola Junior College, Warrington Campus, 5555 West Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 32507, (850) 484-2347

CON 101 ..................... PAD 1861 Acquisition and Procurement I ............................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { PAD 1862 Acquisition and Procurement II.............................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... PAD 2886 Contract Pricing and Negotiation I ....................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { PAD 2867 Contract Pricing and Negotiation II ...................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... PAD 1630 Government Contract Law...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... PAD 1863 Acquisition and Procurement III ............................................................ Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 221 .................... PAD 1864 Acquisition and Procurement IV ............................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA 23805,

Dr. Anne-Marie McCartan, (804) 862-6244

CON 101 ..................... BUS 253A Acquisition Part I ........................................................................................ 9/18/98—9/18/03 { BUS 253B Acquisition Part II ....................................................................................... 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 104 .................... BUS 255A Principles of Contract Pricing I .............................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/03 { BUS 255B Principles of Contract Pricing II ............................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 210 ..................... BUS 256 Contract Law .................................................................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/03

CON 201 .................... BUS 256 Contract Law .................................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 East Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686-3001,

Ms. Kathy Grimes, (240) 895-7323

BCF 101 ...................... Basic Cost Estimating ..................................................................................................... 3/16/04–3/16/07

San Diego City College, Business Division, 1313 Twelfth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, Mr. Jim Conrad, (619) 532-3439

CON 101 ................... Business 160 MDACC Basic Part I ............................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

9/18/98—9/18/01

Business 162 MDACC Basic Part II ............................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { 9/18/98—9/18/01

CON 104 .................... Business 164 Principles of Contract Pricing and Negotiation I ....................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { Business 166 Principles of Contract Pricing and Negotiation II ...................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... Business 168 Government Contract Law ............................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 202 .................... Business 168 and 170 Intermediate Contracting ................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/01

CON 211 ..................... Business 170 MDACC Advanced I ............................................................................. Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 221 .................... Advanced Contract Administration ........................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Santa Ana College (formerly Rancho Santiago College), Garden Grove Center, 11277 Garden Grove Blvd.,

Garden Grove, CA 92843-1337, Mr. Don Bargabus, (714) 564-5531

CON 101 ..................... Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts I ................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... Principles of Contract Pricing ...................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... Government Contract Law .......................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts II ................................................ Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 221 .................... Advanced Contract Administration ........................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

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Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus, 7000 College Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703, Ms. Betty Hill,

(757) 822-2301

CON 101 ..................... ACQ 121 Intro to Procurement and Acquisition Management I ...................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { ACQ 122 Intro to Procurement and Acquisition Management II .................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... ACQ 231 Principles of Pricing and Negotiations I ................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { ACQ 232 Principles of Pricing and Negotiations II .............................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... ACQ 215 Contract Law .................................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... ACQ 221 Advanced Procurement and Acquisition Management I ................. Taken Prior to 10/1/94

University of California, Irvine, University Extension, P.O. Box 6050, Irvine, CA 92697, Ms. Angela Jeantet,

(949) 824-4661

CON 104 .................... Financial Aspects of Contract Management and

Contract Acquisition and Negotiation .................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... Principles of Contract Formation & Contract Law:

Performances & Remedies ....................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of Central Florida, College of Business Admin., Department of Management, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Building 45, Orlando, FL 32816-1400, (407) 823-5569

CON 101 ..................... Introduction to Federal Acquisition ........................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... Cost and Price Analysis and Contract Negotiations ............................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... Government Contract Law .......................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... Contract Administration (Post-Award) ...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of Dallas, Graduate School of Mgmt., Industrial Management Dept., 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX

75062, Dr. David Gordon, (972) 721-5354

CON 101 ..................... MGT 6380 Pre-Award Procurement ......................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... MGT 6348 Contract Pricing and Negotiation ........................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... MGT 6381 Procurement Law ...................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... MGT 6382 Post-Award Procurement........................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of the District of Columbia, School of Business and Public Administration, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW,

Building 52, Suite 508, Washington, DC 20008, (202) 274-7000

CON 101 ..................... 0211-305 The Federal Acquisition Systems ........................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... 0211-406 Cost and Price Analysis ............................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... 0211-408 Procurement Law ....................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... 0211-306 Public Contracts ........................................................................................... Taken Prior to 10/1/94

IND 101 ...................... 0211-405 Government Property Management.................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of Indianapolis, School of Business, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697,

Dr. James Conrad, (317) 788-3378

CON 101 ..................... Principles of Procurement ............................................................................................ Taken Prior to 9/30/97

CON 104 .................... Cost and Price Principles and Contract Negotiations .......................................... Taken Prior to 9/30/97

CON 201 .................... Government Contract Law .......................................................................................... Taken Prior to 9/30/97

CON 221 .................... Advanced Contract Administration ........................................................................... Taken Prior to 9/30/97

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University of Phoenix, Academic Program Manager, 4615 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040, (480) 966-5394

CON 101 ..................... GCM 601 Principles of the Acquisition Process .................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... GCM 603 Principles of Contract Pricing, Estimating, and Analysis ................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { GCM 607 Government Contract Negotiation Techniques ................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... GCM 606 Government Contract Law ...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... GCM 604 Management of Government Acquisition Contracts ...................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, Mr. Joseph R. Clements, (651) 962-5192

CON 101 ..................... MBGC 701 Principles of Procurement...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... MBGC 702 Pricing and Negotiation ......................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... MBGC 703 Advanced Contract Administration .................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of Virginia, Div. of Continuing Education, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043, Ms. Carol Beechler,

(703) 536-1136

CON 101 ..................... PC 401 Procurement and Contracting...................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 101 ..................... PC 401 Procurement and Contract Management (Resident Version) ............ 9/20/00—7/20/06

CON 101 ..................... PC 401W Procurement and Contracting (Internet Version) .............................. 6/1/03–7/21/06

CON 104 .................... PC 403 Cost and Price Analysis ................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

9/1/00—12/14/06

PC 405 Negotiation of Contracts and Modifications .......................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { 9/1/00—12/14/06

CON 104 .................... PC 403W Cost and Price Analysis (Internet Version) .......................................... 9/1/01—9/27/05 { PC 405 Negotiation of Contracts and Modifications .......................................... 9/1/00—9/27/05

CON 201 .................... PC 404 Principles of Law for Contract Formation ............................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 202 .................... PC 504 Advanced Contract Formation and Admin. (Resident Version) ........ 3/24/03–10/3/06

CON 204 .................... PC 502 Advanced Cost and Price Analysis ............................................................. 9/1/00—2/11/06

CON 210 ..................... PC 506 Federal Acquisition Case Studies ................................................................ 9/6/00—8/16/06

CON 210 ..................... PC 404 Government Contract Law (Resident Version) ...................................... 6/1/03–7/23/06

CON 210 ..................... PC 404W Government Contract Law (Internet Version) ................................... 6/1/03–7/23/06

CON 221 .................... PC 402 Contract Administration ................................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

University of West Florida, Div. of Administrative Studies, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514-0102,

Dr. Kato Keeton, (850) 474-2184

CON 101 ..................... PAD 5855 Acquisition Management ........................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... PAD 5857 Cost and Pricing.......................................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { PAD 5853 Contract Negotiation ................................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... PAD 5854 Government Contract Law ..................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... PAD 5852 Advanced Contract Administration ...................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

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Webster University, 470 East Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119-3194, Dr. Joseph F. Olszewski, (314) 968-6972

CON 101 ..................... PROC 5000 Procurement and Acquisition Management .................................. 9/18/98—9/18/05

CON 104 .................... PMG 583 Pricing ............................................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { PMG 584 Negotiations ................................................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... PROC 5830 Pricing ......................................................................................................... 9/18/99—3/6/07 { PROC 5840 Negotiations ............................................................................................. 9/18/99—3/6/07

CON 201 .................... PMG 589 Government Procurement Law .............................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 210 ..................... PROC 5890 Government Contract Law .................................................................. 9/18/98—9/18/06

West Coast University, 4021 Rosewood Avenue, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90004, (877) 505-4928

CON 211 ..................... BMGT 574 Contract Administration ......................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... BMGT 577 Systems Acquisition and Program Management ........................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... BMGT 575 Legal Issues in Acquisition .................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

Western New England College, Off-Campus Division:

• Devens Center, Sherman Square Technology Park, 94 Jackson Road, Suite 211, Devens, MA 01432

• Hanscom Center, ABG/DPE, Building 1728, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA 01731-5000

CON 101 ..................... MAN 202 Principles of Acquisition Contracting.................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 104 .................... MAN 203 Principles of Contract Pricing .................................................................. Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 201 .................... LS 403 Government Contract Law ........................................................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 211 ..................... LS 692 Principles of Government Contracting ..................................................... Taken Prior to 10/1/94

CON 104 .................... AC 640 Principles of Cost and Price Analysis ........................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97 { MAN 401 Contract Negotiations................................................................................ Taken Prior to 12/31/97

CON 221 .................... LS 693 Administration of Government Contracts ............................................... Taken Prior to 12/31/97

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Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), (937) 255-7777, DSN: 785-7777

CON 104 .................... CMGT 545 Cost and Price Theory............................................................................. 12/12/94—9/30/98

CON 210 ..................... LAWS 550 Legal Principles of Government Contracting .................................. 12/12/94—9/30/98

LOG 205 .................... LOG 260 Provisioning Management ....................................................................... 8/1/96—9/30/98

Army Logistics Management College (ALMC), (804) 765-4980/4737

ACQ 101 ..................... ALMC-ML Materiel Acquisition Management (MAM) Course ........................... 11/1/96—8/23/02

ACQ 201 ..................... ALMC-ML Materiel Acquisition Management (MAM) Course ........................... 1/1/97—8/23/02

ACQ 101, ACQ 201,

CON 100, CON 104, Army Acquisition Basic Course ................................................................................... 1/1/03–9/11/06

LOG 101, TST 101 }

ACQ 101, ACQ 201

CON 100, LOG 101 Logistics Executive Development Course (full 17-week version) .................... 5/1/01–6/11/06

LOG 201 }

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Information Resources Management College (IRMC), (202) 685-6300

IRM 303 ..................... Advanced Management Program (AMP) ................................................................. 9/1/96—9/30/98

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), (703) 961-6964

ACQ 101 ..................... FT-032 Acquisition Management Team Training .................................................. 4/26/99–4/17/06

FT-051 NRO Program Management Course ........................................................... 9/18/00–4/17/06

FT-036 Leading the Acquisition Team ...................................................................... 12/13/99–4/17/06

FT-062 Business Financial Management................................................................. 3/19/01–4/17/06

FT-078 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Supplement .... 4/17/03–4/17/06

Naval Facilities Acquisition Center for Training (NFACT), (805) 982-2777

CON 101 ..................... CTC CON 101 Basics of Contracting ......................................................................... 6/23/03–6/23/06

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), (831) 656-2441/2, DSN: 878-2441/2

ACQ 101 ..................... MN 3221 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management I ................... 3/1/96—9/30/01

ACQ 101 MN 3331 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management ...................... 4/1/00–9/30/05

ACQ 201 .................. MN 3331 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management ...................... 4/1/00–9/30/05

PMT 250 } MN 3331 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management ...................... 7/8/02–9/30/05

ACQ 101

ACQ 201 .................. MN/GE 3221 & 3222 Principles of Acquisition and Program Mgmt I & II ... 9/30/02—9/30/05

PMT 250 }

ACQ 201 ..................... MN 3222 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management...................... 3/1/96—9/30/01

CON 101 ..................... MN 3303 Principles of Acquisition and Contract Management...................... 10/1/92—9/30/06

CON 104/204 .......... MN 3304 Contract Pricing and Negotiations ........................................................ 10/1/92—9/30/06

CON 202 .................... MN 3315 Acquisition Management and Contract Administration .................. 10/1/92—9/30/06

CON 210 ..................... MN 3312 Contract Law ................................................................................................. 10/1/92—9/30/06

CON 301 .................... MN 2302 Seminar for Acquisition and Contracting Students .......................... 10/1/92—9/30/03

CON 333 .................... MN 4371 Acquisition and Contracting Policy ....................................................... 8/1/97—9/30/03

LOG 304 .................... MN 4470 Strategic Planning & Policy for the Logistics Manager ................... 8/1/97—9/30/06

PMT 302 .................... Advanced Acquisition Program (AAP) ....................................................................... 2/1/01—9/30/02

PMT 352 .................... Advanced Acquisition Program (AAP) ....................................................................... 10/1/02—10/1/05

PQM 101/201 ........... MN 3384 Principles of Acquisition Production & Quality Management ....... 3/1/97—9/30/06

SAM 201 .................... MN 3309 Acquisition of Embedded Weapon Systems Software .................... 11/1/97—9/30/06

SYS 201 ...................... EO 4011 Systems Engineering for Acquisition Managers ................................. 6/14/96—9/30/06

SYS 301 ...................... MN 4012 Management of Advanced Systems Engineering ............................. 8/4/00—9/30/06

TST 202/301 ............ OS 4601 Test and Evaluation ...................................................................................... 10/1/94—9/30/06

TST 202 ...................... OS 4602 Test and Evaluation Management .......................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/01

Acquisition and Contract Management (815/835) Degree Program

CON 101, 104, 202, 204, 210, .............................................................................................................................. 10/1/92—9/30/06

CON 301, 333 ............................................................................................................................................................ 10/1/92—9/30/06

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Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), (831) 656-2441/2, DSN: 878-2441/2 (CONTINUED)

Systems Acquisition Management (816/836) Degree Program

ACQ 101 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3/1/96—9/30/05

ACQ 201 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3/1/96—9/30/05

CON 101 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3/1/96—9/30/06

LOG 304 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8/1/97—9/30/06

PMT 250 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7/8/02—9/30/05

PMT 302 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/02

PMT 352 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10/1/02—12/17/05

PQM 101 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/06

PQM 201 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/06

SAM 201 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11/1/97—9/30/06

SYS 201 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/06

TST 202 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3/1/96—9/30/06

TST 301 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1/1/97—9/30/06

Naval Undersea Warfare Center University (NUWCU), (401) 832-6767

ACQ 201 ..................... ACQ 201 Intermediate Acquisition ............................................................................ 5/13/02—9/10/05

SYS 201 ...................... SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning,

Research, Development and Engineering ......................................................... 10/1/02–5/5/06

Naval War College, (401) 841-2015, DSN: 948-2015

ACQ 201 ..................... FE 574 Principles of Acquisition and Program Management ........................... 10/1/97—9/30/02

SYS 201 ...................... WE 548 DoD Weapons Systems Development and Deployment ................. 1/11/95—9/30/01

345th Training Squadron, DSN: 472-4936

ACQ 101 ..................... Acquisition Fundamentals (5 Weeks) (L3OQR63A1-001) .................................. 1/11/95—9/30/00

CON 101 ..................... Contracting Fundamentals L3OBR64P1-000) ....................................................... 10/1/00—6/6/06

CON 101 ..................... Contracting Apprentice (L3ABR6C031-005/006) ................................................ 3/1/01—6/6/06 { Contracting Career Development (CDC6C051A/CDC6C051B) ....................... 3/1/01—6/6/06

PUR 101 ..................... Purchasing 101 (L3ABR6C031-005) ......................................................................... 10/1/97—9/30/98

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, (661) 277-3131, DSN: 527-3131

TST 202 ...................... Test Pilot, Navigator and Engineer Curriculum ...................................................... 6/1/96—9/30/98

5/1/99—9/30/03

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, (913) 684-5329

ACQ 201 ..................... A425 Intermediate Systems Acquisition ................................................................. 6/1/99—9/30/02

CON 101 ..................... A423 Contract Fundamentals ..................................................................................... 1/1/97—9/30/02

CON 104 .................... A424 Contract Pricing ................................................................................................... 1/1/97—9/30/02

CON 204 .................... A427 Intermediate Contract Pricing ......................................................................... 6/1/99—9/30/02

CON 210 ..................... U254 Government Contract Law.............................................................................. 6/1/99—9/30/02

IRM 201 ..................... A426 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition ......................................... 6/1/99—9/30/02

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U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), (703) 695-7389, DSN: 225-7389

TST 202 ......................Army Test and Evaluation Basic Course (TEBC) ........................................................ 3/27/00—8/27/06

U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer School, (805) 982-6157

ACQ 101 ................. EDO Basic Course ............................................................................................................ 12/21/95—12/6/06

ACQ 201 } 1/1/97—4/21/06

U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, (301) 342-4131, DSN: 342-4131

TST 101 .................. Test Pilot School .............................................................................................................. 6/1/97—9/30/06

TST 202 } 10/1/96—9/30/98

5/1/99—9/30/06

CONTRACTOR EQUIVALENCIES

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Course Contractor Course Dates

Atlantic Mgmt. Center, Inc., 6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 700, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 256-0509

CON 100 .................... Providing Effective Business Leadership within the Federal Government .. 6/1/04—6/1/07

CON 301 .................... Executive Contracting Seminar for Federal Civilian Agencies ......................... 10/26/98—7/31/03

BAE Systems, 76 Hammarlund Way, Tech Plaza 3, Middletown, RI 02842-5632, (401) 846-5500

SYS 201 ...................... Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering Course ................................................................................................... 6/5/02—6/5/04

SYS 301 ...................... Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and

Engineering Course ................................................................................................... 11/15/02—11/15/05

Business Management Research Associates, Inc. (BMRA), Fair Oaks Plaza, Suite 440, 11350 Random Hills Road,

Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 691-0868

Acquisition Planning I.................................................................................................... 3/1/99—12/6/05

CON 101 ..................... Contract Formation I ...................................................................................................... 3/1/99—12/6/05 { Contract Administration I ............................................................................................. 3/1/99—12/6/05

Price Analysis ................................................................................................................... 3/1/99—4/2/07

CON 104 .................... Cost Analysis .................................................................................................................... 3/1/99—4/2/07 { Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques ............................................................... 3/1/99—4/2/07

Acquisition Planning II .................................................................................................. 5/1/01—4/2/07

CON 202 .................... Contract Formation II ..................................................................................................... 5/1/01—4/2/07 { Contract Administration II ............................................................................................ 5/1/01—4/2/07

CON 204 .................... Intermediate Contract Pricing ..................................................................................... 3/1/99—4/2/07

CON 210 ..................... Government Contract Law .......................................................................................... 3/1/99—4/2/07

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ESI International, 4301 Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203, (703) 558-3000

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements................................................................... 1/1/04—1/8/07

Federal Contract Basics ................................................................................................. 2/25/02–2/25/07

CON 101 ..................... Source Selection: The Best Value Process ............................................................... 2/25/02–2/25/07 { Operating Practices in Contract Administration .................................................... 2/25/02–2/25/07

Contract Pricing................................................................................................................ 3/28/02–3/28/07

CON 104 .................... Source Selection: The Best Value Process ............................................................... 3/28/02–3/28/07 { Negotiation Strategies and Techniques ................................................................... 3/28/02–3/28/07

Management Concepts, Inc. (MCI), 8230 Leesburg Pike, Suite 800, Vienna, VA 22182, (703) 790-9595

1022 Contract Administration I.................................................................................. 10/1/99—4/2/07

CON 101 ..................... 1112 Contract Formation I ........................................................................................... 10/1/99—4/2/07 { 1111 Acquisition/Procurement Planning I.............................................................. 10/1/99—4/2/07

1166 Price Analysis ........................................................................................................ 10/1/99—4/2/07

CON 104 .................... 1165 Cost Analysis ......................................................................................................... 10/1/99—4/2/07 { 1016 Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques .................................................... 10/1/99—4/2/07

1211 Acquisition/Procurement Planning II ............................................................ 10/1/99—6/15/04

CON 202 .................... 1212 Contract Formation II .......................................................................................... 10/1/99—6/15/04 { 1213 Contract Administration II ................................................................................. 10/1/99—6/15/04

CON 204 .................... 1204 Intermediate Contract Pricing .......................................................................... 3/1/00—4/2/07

CON 210 ..................... 1210 Government Contract Law ............................................................................... 12/1/99—4/2/07

CON 243 .................... 1032 Architect-Engineer Services Contracting ...................................................... 11/1/99—6/15/04

CON 244 .................... 1021 Construction Contracting .................................................................................. 3/1/99—6/15/04

Northwest Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI), P.O. Box 1328, Edmonds, WA 98020, (425) 776-0414

Acquisition Planning I.................................................................................................... 12/1/01—1/22/07

CON 101 ..................... Contract Formation I ...................................................................................................... 12/1/01—1/22/07 { Contract Administration I ............................................................................................. 12/1/01—1/22/07

Price Analysis ................................................................................................................... 1/1/00—11/28/06

CON 104 .................... Cost Analysis .................................................................................................................... 1/1/00—11/28/06 { Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques ............................................................... 1/1/00—11/28/06

Acquisition Planning II .................................................................................................. 1/1/00—3/6/06

CON 202 .................... Contract Formation II ..................................................................................................... 1/1/00—3/6/06 { Contract Administration II ............................................................................................ 1/1/00—3/6/06

CON 204 .................... Intermediate Contract Pricing ..................................................................................... 10/1/00—10/15/06

CON 210 ..................... Contract Law..................................................................................................................... 1/1/00–12/14/06

CON 243 .................... Architect and Engineering Services........................................................................... 1/1/00–12/21/06

CON 244 .................... Construction Contracting ............................................................................................. 1/1/01–5/5/06

Resource Consultants, Inc. (RCI), 75 James Way, Suite 120, Southampton, PA 18966, (215) 942-0410

LOG 235A.................. Supply Chain Managment............................................................................................... 4/28/04–4/28/07

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Appendix E — Continuing Education Units

Acquisition, technology, and logistics employees

may meet professional association continuing

education requirements by taking DAUsponsored courses. DAU is a member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a nonprofit membership group of over

650 organizations and individuals involved in continuing education. As such, DAU is an authorized provider

of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), a measure of

continuing education participation for many professional associations and organizations. CEUs can also

be converted to Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)

to meet the DoD continuous learning requirements.

Generally, 1 CEU equals 10 CLPs. (Please note that

CEUs are not measures of academic credit. See Appendix F for DAU courses eligible for academic credit.)

The following table provides the CEUs for each

DAU-sponsored course, which may be applied toward professional requirements. For more information on CEUs, contact Mr. Michael Lambert at

(703) 805-3343, DSN 655-3343, or by e-mail at

michael.lambert@dau.mil. For updates go to http://

www.dau.mil/learning/appg.asp.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (FOR COURSES TAKEN AFTER JANUARY 1, 1997)

Course CEUs

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

through 6/1/97 .............................................................................................................................................. 5.4

6/2/97—1/31/99 ............................................................................................................................................ 4.7

beginning 2/1/99 .......................................................................................................................................... 2.5

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition

through 6/1/97 ............................................................................................................................................ 13.7

6/2/97—9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 9.9

10/1/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 9.4

3/2/01—4/12/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 9.05

4/13/01–9/30/03 ........................................................................................................................................... 7.2

ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 3.7

ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.5

ACQ 401 Senior Acquisition Course.............................................................................................................................. 54.0

ACQ 402 Executive Management Course ................................................................................................................... 9.6

ACQ 404 Systems Acquisition Management Course for General/Flag Officers .......................................... 3.2

ACQ 405 Executive Refresher Course

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 6.4

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 7.0

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis (formerly BCE 101)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 9.9

3/2/01—9/28/01 ............................................................................................................................................ 9.2

beginning 9/29/01....................................................................................................................................... 6.4

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management (formerly BFM 102)

through 2/28/00 ........................................................................................................................................... 6.4

3/1/00—3/1/01 ................................................................................................................................................ 6.5

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 4.8

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management (formerly BFM 201)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.0

3/2/01–4/25/03 (Resident) ....................................................................................................................... 2.9

beginning 3/3/03 (Online) ........................................................................................................................ 2.6

Changes and updates to these standards are posted on the DAU

Web site as they occur. Go to http://www.dau.mil/learning/apph.asp

for the most current information on continuing education units.
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Course CEUs

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management (formerly BFM 203)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 8.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 6.3

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis (formerly BCE 204)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 8.9

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 9.1

BCF 205 Contractor Business Strategies (formerly BFM 204)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.6

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis (formerly BCE 206)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 2.8

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.7

BCF 207 Economic Analysis (formerly BCE 207)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 2.3

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.0

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating (formerly BCE 208)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 6.7

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 5.9

BCF 209 Acquisition Reporting Course (formerly BFM 209)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.2

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 4.6

10/1/99–9/30/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 4.2

BCF 211A Acquisition Business Management, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 ............................................................................................................................................ .7

BCF 211B Acquisition Business Management, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.5

BCF 215 Operating and Support Cost Analysis

beginning 10/1/01........................................................................................................................................ 2.6

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 5.4

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 5.1

BCF 802 Selected Acquisition Report Review (formerly BFM 210)

through 3/1/01................................................................................................................................................ 1.8

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.2

CAR 805 Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition in the Information Age

through 9/23/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 4.0

9/24/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................ 3.6

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.2

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements

through 6/30/03 ......................................................................................................................................... 5.75

beginning 7/1/03 ........................................................................................................................................ 3.70

CON 101 Basics of Contracting

through 9/30/97 ......................................................................................................................................... 15.7

10/1/97—3/1/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 16.0

3/2/01—8/16/02 (Resident) ...................................................................................................................13.55

beginning 3/25/02 (Distance Learning) ..........................................................................................14.00

CON 102 Operational Level Contracting Fundamentals

through 9/30/97 ......................................................................................................................................... 14.0

CON 103 Facilities Contracting Fundamentals

through 9/30/97 ......................................................................................................................................... 15.7
121

Course CEUs

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing

through 3/1/01................................................................................................................................................ 7.3

3/2/01—8/23/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 9.25

8/24/01–9/30/03 .....................................................................................................................................10.89

CON 104A Principles of Contract Pricing, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 ........................................................................................................................................ 8.27

CON 104B Principles of Contract Pricing, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ..................................................................................................................................... 2.62

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................. 14.8

beginning 3/2/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 9.95

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing (formerly CON 231)

through 9/30/98 ........................................................................................................................................... 5.2

10/1/98—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 5.7

beginning 3/2/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 6.45

CON 210 Government Contract Law (formerly CON 201)

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 4.9

beginning 3/2/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 6.45

CON 211 Intermediate Contracting

through 9/30/97 ......................................................................................................................................... 12.5

CON 221 Intermediate Contract Administration

through 9/30/97 ........................................................................................................................................... 5.4

CON 222 Operational Level Contract Administration

through 9/30/97 ........................................................................................................................................... 8.3

CON 223 Intermediate Facilities Contracting

through 9/30/97 ........................................................................................................................................... 8.5

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 5.8

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 6.4

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop ....................................................................................................... 8.9

CON 234 Contingency Contracting

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 8.5

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 7.5

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 6.0

beginning 3/2/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 6.85

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering (formerly CON 212) ...................................................... 2.8

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures ................................................................................................................ 1.6

CON 241 Information Technology Contracting

through 9/30/97 ........................................................................................................................................... 5.4

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting

through 11/2/99 ............................................................................................................................................ 2.8

beginning 11/3/99 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.2

CON 244 Construction Contracting

through 11/2/99 ............................................................................................................................................ 2.4

11/3/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 3.2

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.0

CON 301 Executive Contracting

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.6

3/2/01—6/22/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 2.95

6/23/01–7/31/03......................................................................................................................................... 3.05

Changes and updates to these standards are posted on the DAU

Web site as they occur. Go to http://www.dau.mil/learning/apph.asp

for the most current information on continuing education units.
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Course CEUs

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.2

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.8

FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering ............................................................................................................ 2.4

GRT 201 Grants and Agreements Management ..................................................................................................... 3.9

IND 101 Contract Property Administration Fundamentals

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 5.9

3/2/01—9/30/03............................................................................................................................................ 6.4

IND 102 Contract Property Disposition

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.8

3/2/01—9/30/03............................................................................................................................................ 3.0

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 2.7

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.0

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 6.7

3/2/01—9/30/03............................................................................................................................................ 6.4

IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 2.7

3/2/01—9/30/03............................................................................................................................................ 3.0

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition ...................................................................................................... 2.5

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition

through 4/30/98 ......................................................................................................................................... 12.0

5/1/98—9/23/99 ............................................................................................................................................. 7.0

beginning 9/24/99 ...................................................................................................................................... 6.3

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition

1/1/97—9/23/99 ............................................................................................................................................ 9.8

9/24/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 9.1

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 8.4

LAW 801 Acquisition Law

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 4.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.6

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 4.5

beginning 10/1/99 ....................................................................................................................................... 2.4

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics

through 10/19/00 ....................................................................................................................................... 11.4

10/20/00—3/1/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 9.8

3/2/01—9/28/01 ............................................................................................................................................ 9.2

10/1/01–9/30/03......................................................................................................................................... 11.2

LOG 201A Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 6.0

LOG 201B Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 5.2

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability

through 5/6/01 ............................................................................................................................................... 1.5

beginning 5/7/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 1.7

LOG 204 Configuration Management

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 4.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 2.6

LOG 205 Provisioning

through 9/30/03 ........................................................................................................................................... 2.8

LOG 235A Performance Based Logistics, Part A

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 5.0

LOG 235B Performance Based Logistics, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.2
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Course CEUs

LOG 304 Executive Life Cycle Logistics Management

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 4.9

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.9

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management ....................................................................................................... 3.0

PMT 203 International Security and Technology Transfer/Control

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 3.2

PMT 250 Program Management Tools

through 3/1/01................................................................................................................................................ 7.2

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 8.0

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management Course

through 9/30/99 ......................................................................................................................................... 51.3

10/1/99—12/14/00 ...................................................................................................................................... 49.3

12/15/00–8/16/02 ...................................................................................................................................... 47.9

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager's Course

through 9/30/99 ......................................................................................................................................... 12.0

10/1/99—3/1/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 15.6

3/2/01—9/30/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 12.0

PMT 304 Advanced International Management Workshop

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 3.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 4.0

PMT 305 (See PMT 403)

PMT 352 Program Management Office Course

through 9/30/03 ......................................................................................................................................... 28.2

PMT 352A Program Management Office Course, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 5.0

PMT 352B Program Management Office Course, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ..................................................................................................................................... 23.2

PMT 401 The Program Managers Course ................................................................................................................. 31.5

PMT 402 Executive Program Manager’s Course (formerly PMT 303) ........................................................... 12.0

PMT 403 Program Manager's Skills (formerly PMT 305)

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 6.0

10/1/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 5.4

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 4.0

PQM 101 Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Fundamentals

through 10/30/00 ......................................................................................................................................... 5.8

10/31/00—3/1/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 2.0

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 1.6

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management.......................................................................................................... 5.4

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application ..................................................................................................... 1.2

PQM 201 Intermediate Production, Quality, and Manufacturing

through 11/30/00 ......................................................................................................................................... 9.0

12/01/00–9/30/03......................................................................................................................................... 7.0

PQM 201A Intermediate Production, Quality, and Manufacturing, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 3.5

PQM 201B Intermediate Production, Quality, and Manufacturing, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.5

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition Course for

Technical Personnel ............................................................................................................................................ 1.2

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions for Engineering and

Technical Personnel ........................................................................................................................................... 0.6

Changes and updates to these standards are posted on the DAU

Web site as they occur. Go to http://www.dau.mil/learning/apph.asp

for the most current information on continuing education units.
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Course CEUs

PQM 212 Market Research for Engineering and Technical Personnel .............................................................. 1.2

PQM 301 Advanced Production, Quality, and Manufacturing

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 9.0

10/1/99—1/28/01........................................................................................................................................... 6.8

beginning 1/29/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 8.3

PUR 101 Simplified Acquisition Fundamentals

through 9/30/98 ........................................................................................................................................... 6.4

PUR 201 Intermediate Simplified Acquisition Procedures

through 9/30/98 ........................................................................................................................................... 6.9

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management ................................................................................................ 2.7

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management

through 8/28/97 ......................................................................................................................................... 10.8

9/1/97—9/30/99 ............................................................................................................................................. 7.0

10/1/99—3/1/01 ........................................................................................................................................... 10.8

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 6.4

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management

through 9/30/99 ......................................................................................................................................... 10.8

10/1/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 6.3

beginning 3/2/01 ....................................................................................................................................... 5.85

STM 301 Program Management for S&T Managers

beginning 10/1/03 ........................................................................................................................................ 2.1

STM 302 Systems Engineering for S&T Managers

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 2.5

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 8.2

3/2/01—9/7/01 ................................................................................................................................................ 7.1

9/8/01–9/30/03 ............................................................................................................................................ 5.8

SYS 201A Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Part A

beginning 7/1/03 .......................................................................................................................................... 2.6

SYS 201B Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Part B

beginning 10/1/03 ....................................................................................................................................... 3.2

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 6.0

10/1/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 6.2

beginning 3/2/01 .......................................................................................................................................... 7.2

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 3.2

10/1/99—10/12/00 ........................................................................................................................................ 3.6

beginning 10/13/00 ..................................................................................................................................... 3.0

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation

through 3/1/01............................................................................................................................................... 5.8

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 4.7

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation

through 9/30/99 ........................................................................................................................................... 2.9

10/1/99—3/1/01 ............................................................................................................................................. 4.0

beginning 3/2/01 ......................................................................................................................................... 4.2

Changes and updates to these standards are posted on the DAU

Web site as they occur. Go to http://www.dau.mil/learning/apph.asp

for the most current information on continuing education units.
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STATUTORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Statutory standards for membership in the Acquisition Corps are specified in 10 U.S.C. 1732 and implemented in DoD Instruction 5000.58, “Defense Acquisition Workforce,” and DoD 5000.52-M, “Acquisition

Career Development Program.” The following is an

abbreviated summary of Acquisition Corps education standards prescribed in 10 U.S.C. 1732(b)(2):

A baccalaureate degree and either:

• 24 semester credit hours of study at an accredited institution from among the following disciplines: accounting, business finance, contracting

law, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and

organization and management; or

• 24 semester credit hours of study at an accredited institution in the individual’s acquisition

career field and either 12 semester credit hours

from among the above-listed disciplines or

training in these disciplines equivalent to the

12 semester credit hours.

The option to substitute equivalent training for the

12 semester credit hours in the disciplines specified

was provided by Sec. 812(e) of Public Law 102-484,

“The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 1993,” October 23, 1992, which amended Section 1732(b)(2)(B) of Title 10, United States Code.

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE)

RECOMMENDED CREDITS

The standard of 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines may be met by successful completion of comparable training courses, which carry an American

Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendation.

ACE credit recommendations for DAU courses are

listed in the first table of this Appendix.

ACE credit recommendations may only be used to

meet the 24 semester hour requirement in business disciplines for contracting personnel and Acquisition Corps membership if those credit recommendations have been accepted by, and appear

on, an official transcript (or comparable document)

Appendix F — Meeting Acquisition Corps

Education Standards

from an accredited institution of higher education.

The American Council on Education evaluates formal

education and training programs and courses sponsored by Service schools, other DoD organizations,

other government agencies, business, and industry;

and it makes college credit recommendations. The

ACE itself does not grant academic credit; rather, the

ACE evaluates courses offered by nonaccredited organizations and recommends the amount of credit it

believes a course is worthy of being granted by an

accredited institution.

Acquisition members planning to use ACE credit recommendations for college or university degree programs must have their education and training experiences reviewed by their institution’s admissions

officer.

Courses bearing ACE credit recommendations are

offered at DoD schools, other Federal agencies, and

through commercially sponsored programs. Descriptions of these courses, along with their corresponding credit hour recommendations and subject area

designations, are contained in four volumes published by the ACE: The Guide to the Evaluation of

Educational Experiences in the Armed Services (three

volumes) and The National Guide to Educational

Credit for Training Programs (one volume), which

contain courses offered by other Federal agencies

and the private sector. ACE guides are typically

available in civilian personnel training offices and in

DoD education centers.

COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS FOR DAU COURSES

The following table shows the current ACE college

credit hours recommended for DAU courses as semester hours and applicable date restrictions. For

more information or for DAU courses taken prior to

the dates listed in this chart, please refer to the

Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in

the Armed Services, located at your education center, college, or online at http://www.acenet.edu.

For updates to these recommendations, consult the

online DAU Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/catalog.

The DAU point of contact for the University’s ACE

accreditation is Mr. Michael Lambert; he can be

reached at (703) 805-3343, DSN 655-3343, or by

e-mail at michael.lambert@dau.mil.
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AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE) RECOMMENDED

COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS FOR DAU COURSES

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management DD-1408-0030

(Distance Learning) Version II

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition Management (Hybrid) DD-1408-0020

Version II

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis DD-1115-0001

Version II

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management (Online) DD-1401-0001

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis DD-1408-0047

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating DD-1402-0005

Version II

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management DD-1408-0034

BCF 215 Operating and Support Cost Analysis DD-1401-0002

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop DD-1408-0017

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements DD-1405-0009

CON 101 Basics of Contracting (Distance Learning) DD-1404-0005

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing (Hybrid) DD-1405-0011

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting DD-1405-0007

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing DD-1405-0006

(Formerly CON 231, Intermediate Contract Pricing) Version II

CON 210 Government Contract Law DD-0326-0007

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts DD-1408-0045

CON 234 Contingency Contracting DD-1408-0033

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing DD-1405-0008

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition DD-1408-0036

(Distance Learning)

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition DD-0326-0006

 CURRENT DAU COURSES AND ACE RECOMMENDATIONS

Course ACE

Number Course Title Identifier
127

11/98–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate/associate category

4/01–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate category

10/01–Present 3 semester hours, lower division Introduction to Applied Statistics, Cost

baccalaureate/associate category Estimating, and Analysis

4/03–Present 1 semester hour, lower division Financial Management

baccalaureate/associate category

4/00-Present 3 semester hours, upper division Applied Statistics or Cost Estimating

baccalaureate category

5/97–Present 3 semester hours, lower division Acquisition and Cost Estimating

baccalaureate/associate category

4/98–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Contract Management

baccalaureate/associate category

10/01–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Financial Management

baccalaureate/associate category

6/96–Present 2 semester hours, upper division Financial Management

baccalaureate category

6/02–6/03 2 semester hours, upper division Materials Management

baccalaureate category

3/02–Present 3 semester hours, lower division Contract Management

baccalaureate/associate category

6/01–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Acquisition/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

10/97–Present 4 semester hours, upper division Contract Management

baccalaureate category

4/99–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Quantitative Methods, Quantitative

baccalaureate category Analysis, Cost and Pricing Techniques or

Contract Costing

1/97–Present 2 semester hours, upper division Public Sector Contract Law

baccalaureate category

1/99–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Cost Accounting

baccalaureate category

5/99–Present 3 semester hours Contract Management and

graduate category International Management

1/98–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Advanced Applied Statistics

baccalaureate category

baccalaureate category Real Property or Real Estate

9/99–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Acquisition Management or

baccalaureate/associate category Business Management

10/95–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Acquisition of Information Systems

baccalaureate category as an elective in a Management

Information Systems Program

CURRENT DAU COURSES AND ACE RECOMMENDATIONS

Effective Recommended College Credit Hours

Dates for DAU Courses Specialty Area
128

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition DD-0326-0005

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals DD-1405-0010

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics DD-0326-0010

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics Management DD-0326-0004

PMT 250 Program Management Tools DD-1408-0048

PMT 303; Executive Program Manager’s Course DD-1408-0019

PMT 402

PMT 305; Program Manager’s Skills DD-1408-0021

PMT 403 (Formerly PMT 305, Program Manager’s Survival)

PMT 352 Program Management Office DD-1408-0046

PMT 401 Program Manager’s Course DD-1408-0044

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management DD-1408-0029

PQM 201 Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing DD-1408-0042

PQM 301; Advanced Production, Quality and Manufacturing (Formerly Defense DD-1408-0010

PRD 301 Acquisition Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Control)

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management DD-1408-0037

(Distance Learning)

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management DD-1408-0013

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management DD-1402-0004

Version II

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development DD-1408-0043

and Engineering (Hybrid)

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development DD-1408-0016

and Engineering

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation DD-1408-0050

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation DD-1408-0022

CURRENT DAU COURSES AND ACE RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

Course ACE

Number Course Title Identifier
129

10/95–Present 3 semester hours Management of Information Systems

graduate category Acquisition as an elective in a Management Information Systems Program

10/99–Present 1 semester hour, lower division Supply Management

baccalaureate/associate category

10/01–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Logistics Management or

baccalaureate category or Advanced Logistics Management

2 semester hours, graduate category

(Only one of the above can be granted.)

8/96–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Channel Management and Logistics

baccalaureate category

8/96–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Project Management

baccalaureate category

8/94–Present 3 semester hours Program Management

graduate category

6/96–Present 1 semester hour Program Management

graduate category

6/02–Present 6 semester hours, upper division 3 in Principles of Management and

baccalaureate category 3 in Operations Management

3 semester hours graduate category Acquisitions Management

1/03–Present 9 semester hours Strategic Management or

graduate category Capstone Management

4/98–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Procurement

baccalaureate/associate category

12/00–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Production and Operations Management

baccalaureate category

10/93–Present 3 semester hours Business Administration or

graduate category Technical Management

12/98–Present 2 semester hours, lower division Software Systems Procurement

baccalaureate/associate category Management

6/96–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate category

1/98–Present 2 semester hours, upper division Management Information Systems

baccalaureate category

9/01–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Systems Engineering

baccalaureate category

6/96–Present 3 semester hours Technical Management

graduate category

10/00–Present 1 semester hour, lower division Quality Control

baccalaureate/associate category

8/96–Present 3 semester hours, upper division Data Analysis and Modeling

baccalaureate category

CURRENT DAU COURSES AND ACE RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

Effective Recommended College Credit Hours

Dates for DAU Courses Specialty Area
130

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management DD-1408-0012

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management DD-1408-0030

Version I

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition DD-1408-0020

Version I

ACQ 201; Intermediate Systems Acquisition (Acquisition Basics) DD-1408-0011

PMT 201;

DSMC-37

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis DD-1115-0001

(formerly BCE 101, Fundamentals of Cost Analysis) Version I

(refer to 1998 ACE Guide)

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management DD-1408-0027 { BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management DD-1408-0028

BFM 102 Contract Performance Management Fundamentals DD-1408-0014

BFM 203 Intermediate Contract Performance Management DD-1408-0015

CON 101 Basics of Contracting (Resident Version) DD-1408-0032

(formerly CON 101, Contracting Fundamentals)

CON 101 Contracting Fundamentals by Correspondence AR-0326-0054

Version II

CON 101 Contracting Fundamentals AR-0326-0053

(Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts Basic) Version II

CON 102 Operational Level Contracting Fundamentals DD-1405-0003

CON 103 Facilities Contracting Fundamentals DD-1402-0009

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing (Resident Version) DD-1405-0004

(formerly CON 104, Contract Pricing)

CON 105 Operational Level Contract Pricing DD-1405-0001

CON 106 Facilities Contracts Pricing DD-1402-0008

CON 211 Intermediate Contracting AR-0326-0057

CON 211; Intermediate Pre-Award Contracting AR-0326-0010

8D-F12 (Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts Advanced)

(Management of Acquisition Contracts Advanced)

CON 221 Intermediate Contract Administration DD-1405-0005

CON 223 Intermediate Facilities Contracting DD-1402-0007

COURSES STILL VALID FOR CREDIT BUT NO LONGER OFFERED

Course ACE

Number Course Title Identifier
131

9/94–5/97 3 semester hours, lower division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate/associate category

6/97–1/99 3 semester hours, lower division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate/associate category

6/96–4/01 4 semester hours, upper division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate category

10/90–5/96 4 semester hours, upper division Systems Management

baccalaureate category

6/96–9/01 3 semester hours, lower division Introduction to Applied Statistics,

baccalaureate/associate category Cost Estimating and Analysis

10/97–12/03 3 semester hours, lower division Management

baccalaureate/associate category

12/97–12/03 (Both courses must be completed.)

7/95–10/97 3 semester hours, upper division Management

baccalaureate category

3/96–10/97 (Both courses must be completed.)

10/97–8/02 3 semester hours, lower division Contract Management

baccalaureate/associate category

10/93–3/97 3 semester hours, upper division Logistics Management

baccalaureate category

10/93–3/97 3 semester hours, upper division Logistics Management

baccalaureate category

3/95–9/97 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

10/96–9/97 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

1/93–9/02 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

1/95–9/97 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

10/96–9/97 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

6/94–4/99 2 semester hours, upper division Contract Management

baccalaureate category or

1 semester hour, graduate category

(Only one of the above can be granted.)

1/90–5/94 2 semester hours, upper division Acquisition Management

baccalaureate category or

1 semester hour, graduate category Contract Management

(Only one of the above can be granted.)

6/96–9/97 2 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

11/96–9/97 2 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

COURSES STILL VALID FOR CREDIT BUT NO LONGER OFFERED

Effective Recommended College Credit Hours

Dates for DAU Courses Specialty Are
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COURSES STILL VALID FOR CREDIT BUT NO LONGER OFFERED (Continued)

Course ACE

Number Course Title Identifier

CON 231 Intermediate Contract Pricing DD-1405-0006

Version I

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop AR-1401-0021

Version II

CON 241 Automated Information Systems Contracting DD-1402-0006

IND 101 Contract Property Administration DD-0331-0002

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration DD-0331-0001

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics DD-0326-0009

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics AR-0326-0055

Version II

LOG 202; Logistics Support Analysis AR-0326-0056

ALMC-LR (Defense Basic Logistics Support Analysis)

LOG 205; Provisioning AR-1405-0221

ALMC-AH (Army Provisioning Process) Version II

N/A Program Management DD-1408-0002

PMT 301 Program Management DD-1408-0007

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management DD-1408-0018

PMT 341 Systems Acquisition for Contracting Personnel DD-1408-0009

(Executive)

PQM 103; Defense Specification Management AR-1408-0035

ALM-34-0235 Version II
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COURSES STILL VALID FOR CREDIT BUT NO LONGER OFFERED (Continued)

Effective Recommended College Credit Hours

Dates for DAU Courses Specialty Area

baccalaureate category

4/95–1/99 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement/Supply Management

baccalaureate category

10/93–3/03 2 semester hours, upper division Cost Accounting Standards

baccalaureate category

4/93–9/98 3 semester hours, upper division Management Information Systems

baccalaureate category

1/99–9/03 3 semester hours, upper division Contract Property Administration or

baccalaureate category Real Property or Real Estate

1/99–9/03 3 semester hours, upper division Contract Property Administration or

baccalaureate category Real Property or Real Estate

3/99–9/01 3 semester hours, upper division Procurement or Logistics Management

baccalaureate category

9/91–5/97 2 semester hours, upper division Procurement

baccalaureate category or

1 semester hour Advanced Logistics Management

graduate category

1/90–1/96 2 semester hours, upper division Materiel Acquisition Process and

baccalaureate category or Support Systems

1 semester hour

graduate category

(Only one of the above can be granted.)

1/93–9/03 3 semester hours, lower division Supply Management

baccalaureate/associate category

1/73–1/90 3 semester hours, upper division 2 in Managerial Finance and

baccalaureate category 1 in General Management

6 semester hours 6 in Defense Program and Project Managegraduate category ment if the student has already completed

Program Management for Functional

Managers (Program Management for

Contract Administration), otherwise,

9 in Defense Program and Project Management

2/90–6/95 2 semester hours, upper division Financial Planning and Analysis

baccalaureate category

9 semester hours 3 in Leadership and Group Decision Process;

graduate category 3 in Systems Management; and

3 in Survey of Program/Operations/

Manufacturing Management

3/95–8/02 9 semester hours 3 in Financial Management;

graduate category 3 in Operations Management; and

3 in Technical Management

1/90–9/97 3 semester hours Procurement Management

graduate category

5/93–3/98 1 semester hour, lower division Procurement

baccalaureate/associate category
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Acquisition SEM

Education DSST or CLEP Credit

Requirement Examination Hours

Accounting DSST 525 - Principles of Financial Accounting 3

Business Finance DSST 524 - Principles of Finance 3

Economics CLEP 036 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3

CLEP 037 - Principles of Microeconomics 3

Law DSST 534 - Business Law II 3

Marketing CLEP 023 - Principles of Marketing 3

Organization and DSST 530 - Personnel/Human Resources Management 3

Management

DSST 531 - Organization Behavior 3

Quantitative Methods DSST 450 - Principles of Statistics 3

Employees who are required to have 24 semester

credit hours in the business disciplines to qualify for

the Acquisition Corps or for contracting positions

may meet all or part of the credit hour requirement

through successful completion of examinations administered by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional

Education Support (DANTES).

Whenever semester credit hours are required for certification, DANTES examinations may be substituted.

DANTES sponsors the College Level Examination

Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized

Tests (DSSTs) through the College Board and the

Educational Testing Service (ETS). Seven tests are

available, and a passing score on an examination

qualifies for 3 semester credit hours toward the Acquisition Corps education standard.

Tests are administered to eligible personnel at military

education offices that have DANTES Test Centers. A

directory of military education offices is available on

the DANTES Web site (http://www.voled.doded.mil/).

Follow the links to DANTES, Examination Programs,

and Test Center Lookup. The following table provides information on the tests and the credit hours

that may be applied toward the Acquisition Corps

education standards.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)

COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH EXAMINATION
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Appendix G — Other Products and

Services Provided by DAU

The University’s mission is to provide practitioner

training and services to enable the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) community to make smart

business decisions and deliver timely and affordable

capabilities to the warfighter. Accordingly, in addition

to classroom and online training, DAU offers other valuable products and services. This Appendix provides

some information on those products and services, as

well as Web addresses for more details on each.

AT&L KNOWLEDGE SHARING SYSTEM

In March 2002, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) (USD(AT&L)) authorized DAU to facilitate the transformation of the

legacy Acquisition Deskbook to a new AT&L Knowledge Sharing System (AKSS) – a new generation

Deskbook that will provide a more robust and capable tool for the DoD AT&L workforce.

AKSS came online in January 2003. It brings together

the best resources and experts available from the

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Services, and

agencies. These workforce members will be linked

by desktops, laptops, and digital assistants to share

experiences, good ideas, success stories, and lessons

learned.

Since its inception, AKSS has continually grown in

content and functionality. The system takes advantage of the power of information sharing and networking and introduces new knowledge management systems with online collaboration tools. It

brings together emerging online communities of

practice and other “golden sources” of knowledge

resident in various digital repositories.

These improvements in knowledge management

and communications promise to significantly improve how we do business.

For more details, visit the “What’s New?” section of

the AT&L Knowledge Sharing System at http://

deskbook.dau.mil.

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

Communities of Practice (CoPs) are established by

and for people who have a common interest in a

topic or domain and who share ideas, information,

and lessons learned. They learn together; evolve

the knowledge of the domain; and create and manage the tools, techniques, and the process of the

domain. CoPs are a vital method of providing context information and process knowledge contained

within organizations to gain or improve productivity,

creativity, teaming, collaboration, practical uses of

lessons learned, and corporate knowledge.

The Acquisition Community Connection (ACC):

Where the AT&L Workforce Meets to Share Knowledge is an online forum that includes CoPs and Special Interest Areas such as Program Management;

Systems Engineering; Logistics Management; Risk

Management; Contract Management; Acquisition

Research; Total Ownership Cost; and Environment,

Safety and Occupational Health.

These communities help the program manager, the

program management team, and their industry

partners to interact and share resources and experiences to support job performance, avoid duplication

of effort, and advance the physical and virtual connection of people and ideas. The ACC is available

anywhere, anytime, and is populated with links to

Internet materials, lessons learned, questions, best

practices, and “yellow pages.” It also offers discussion capabilities, knowledge capture and retrieval,

collaboration, solution development, new idea generation, and online mentoring to DoD AT&L workforce personnel.

Continually evolving, the ACC will soon include

other CoPs and focus areas such as Earned Value

Management, Software Acquisition Management,

Industrial Property Management, Facilities Engineering, and International Management.

For current information and access to the valuable tools CoPs provide, visit the Acquisition

Community Connection Web site at http://

www.pmcop.dau.mil.
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PERFORMANCE SUPPORT AND

RAPID DEPLOYMENT TRAINING

Performance support includes consulting, coaching,

mentoring, facilitation, and team collaboration support. DAU offers performance support in the functional areas of Program Management, Contract

Management, Systems Engineering, Funds Management, Logistics Management, Earned Value, Manufacturing Management, Software Management, and

Test and Evaluation. Dispute resolution, strategic

planning, analysis, problem solving, targeted training, and information dissemination, through such

media as magazines, books, guides, and training

materials are also offered.

In response to the accelerated rate of change to acquisition policies, procedures, and best practices,

DAU has established a Rapid Deployment Training

(RDT) capability within Performance Support. By

quickly focusing attention on a limited number of

specific, high-value initiatives, DAU is able to develop and deliver targeted training to large numbers of the acquisition workforce soon after an initiative is implemented and in parallel with changes

to core curricula courses. RDT will be provided via

all available media, including classroom training

at the regional campuses, continuous learning

modules, and on-site sessions.

With the RDT initiative, DAU has expanded that commitment to include rapid development and deployment

of targeted training for the AT&L workforce as key initiatives are matured. Whether traditional performance

support or rapid deployment training, DAU helps

ensure that the AT&L workforce employs the most

current policies, procedures, and practices to develop, produce, and support products and systems

for the warfighter.

A notable example of RDT is DAU’s participation in organizing and rapidly deploying training for the AT&L

workforce in response to significant changes to the Defense acquisition system documents DoDI 5000.1 and

DoDD 5000.2. Another recent and ongoing effort is

training on the new CJCSI 3170.01C (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System). Some of

DAU’s other performance support clients in the past

year are listed in the table below:

For more information, visit the Performance

Support/Rapid Deployment Training Web page

at http://www.dau.mil/pss_main.asp.

Performance Support and Rapid Deployment Training

Client Functional Area/Project

Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center Financial Management

Army Program Management Office for Future Combat Systems Acquisition Overview for Executives

AT&L Corrosion Control Team Facilitated Strategic Planning

Defense Contract Management Agency Engineering Management Workshops

and Earned Value Management

Defense Task Force for Regulation Transformation Facilitated and Participated in the

Rewrite of the DFARS

Department of Defense Inspector General Risk Management Training

Director, Requirements and Acquisition Division, New CJCSI 3170.01C (Joint Capabilities

Joint Staff (J-8) Integration and Development System)

Federal Aviation Administration Contract Management

General Accounting Office Acquisition Overview

National Aeronautical and Space Administration Acquisition Management

National Imagery and Mapping Agency Contracting Officer’s Representative

Navy Director, Acquisition Career Management Office Performance Based Service Acquisition

Pentagon Renovation Team Facilitated Strategic Planning

Space and Missile Defense Command Advanced Concept Technology

Demonstration Management

Special Operations Command Technology Transition

Tank and Automotive Command Program Management Overview
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APPLIED RESEARCH

The fundamental purpose of DAU’s research program is

to improve the DoD acquisition process and its

management. The scope of applied research topics

encompasses policy, process, education, management, leadership, and functional area initiatives

generated by the DoD AT&L community.

Research projects are conducted by the DAU faculty

in partnership with acquisition practitioners, universities, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. 

Utility is determined by direct application of a viable

product that supports DoD goals and priorities.

Selected participants from within the Services, DAU

strategic partners, and DAU faculty develop new

and innovative concepts for systems acquisition

under the auspices of the DAU Research Fellows

Program. This program enhances DAU’s research

capability and supports professional development

for military and civilian personnel in the DoD AT&L

workforce. Each year the Research Fellows conduct

an in-depth research project directly applicable to

DoD AT&L policies and procedures.

For more information about the research program

at DAU, visit our Web site at http://www.dau.mil/

research_main.asp; join us in the Acquisition Research Community of Practice (http://pmcop.dau.

mil/simplify/ev.php, special interest area: Acquisition Research); or contact Dr. Beryl Harman, Research Program Director, at beryl.harman@dau.mil.

MANAGEMENT DELIBERATION CENTER

The Management Deliberation Center (MDC) is a

state-of-the-art facility designed to support team collaboration and synergy and to efficiently get the

best possible business product. The facility provides

a variety of technologically advanced tools for team

decision making, problem solving, and deliberation

of complex program management issues.

The MDC contains 24 computer workstations; more

are available for short sessions. The networked

computers are unobtrusively incorporated into the

modular workstations and are ready for immediate

use when appropriate. A portable system is also

available for on-site facilitation. Additional features

of the MDC include multimedia capabilities, dual

rear-screen video projection, audio and video recording capabilities, video teleconferencing, and 40

feet of roll-away writing boards.

Trained group deliberation facilitators help groups

tackle complex issues and select appropriate facilitation tools. The MDC staff draws upon subject-matter

expertise within each of the AT&L fields. This broadarea coverage uniquely equips the MDC staff to

handle a variety of issues with speed and agility.

The MDC is ideal for team document reviews, corporate/strategic planning sessions, and meetings requiring team decision making and consensus building.

More information on the MDC is available on the

Web at http://mdc.dau.mil/mdc.htm.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING CENTER

The AT&L continuous learning policy is one of few

in the government. It was originally signed by the

Under Secretary of Defense (AT&L) in October 1998

and updated in September 2002. While the policy

recommends that members of the DoD AT&L workforce acquire 40 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)

every fiscal year, it requires 80 CLPs every 2 years.

Established in June 2001, the DAU Continuous Learning Center (CLC) Web site provides a single portal for

easy access to a multitude of continuous learning opportunities, performance support, and information.

This helps the AT&L community fulfill the requirement of 80 CLPs every 2 years. It also provides the

workforce access to current information and training

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The DAU CLC site is

available to industry and government personnel.

DAU, in close coordination with the Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) staff, is always

developing and adding new offerings to the CLC site.

For the latest information and a current list of CL

offerings, visit http://clc.dau.mil.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

DAU has established several strategic partnerships

with other academic institutions, corporate universities,

and professional organizations. While each partnership

is unique in what it offers, the objective of all partnerships is to provide students with opportunities to

maximize their academic accomplishments. In most

cases, students may apply credit for DAU courses toward a graduate, undergraduate, or certificate program offered by a strategic partner. Similarly, credit

for college classes can be applied toward DAWIA

certification (see Appendix D of this Catalog) or DoD

continuous learning requirements. DAU is working to

ensure that opportunities are offered at both the

undergraduate and graduate degree levels and in disciplines that are important to DAWIA certification for

all career fields. For example, our partnerships with

The University of Phoenix and the Florida Institute of

Technology emphasize business-related programs,

such as Acquisition Management, Financial Management/Cost Estimating, Contract Management, or

Human Resources Management. Our partnership with

Georgetown University can lead to an Executive

Master’s Degree in Public Policy Management or

certificates in various programs. Also, DAU has an

agreement with George Mason University, which

focuses on logistics programs.

A list of some of DAU’s Strategic Partners and a

general idea of the types of agreements we share

with them appears below:

For an updated list of DAU’s partners and links

to their respective Web sites, visit the DAU

Home Page at http://www.dau.mil.

DAU Strategic Partners

American Graduate University ✔ ✔

Bethune-Cookman College ✔

Central Michigan University ✔

Eastern Michigan University ✔✔ ✔

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ✔ ✔

ESI Intl., Inc. and George Washington University ✔

Florida Institute of Technology ✔ ✔

George Mason University ✔ ✔

Georgetown University ✔ ✔

Grambline State University ✔

Howard University ✔ ✔

Mary Washington College ✔ ✔

Northern Virginia Community College ✔ ✔

Stevens Institute of Technology ✔ ✔

Strayer University ✔✔✔

The Catholic University of America ✔ ✔

The University of Alabama at Huntsville ✔✔ ✔

Touro University International ✔ ✔

Tuskegee University ✔ ✔

University of Alaska at Anchorage ✔✔✔

University of California at Irvine ✔ ✔

University of California, Los Angeles ✔

University of Phoenix ✔

University of Virginia ✔

Wilberforce University ✔
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PUBLICATIONS

The DAU Press offers a wide range of publications

to the AT&L community. DAU students and government employees can obtain a free single copy from

the DAU Publications Distribution Center in Bldg.

231, Room 9, at the DAU Capital/Northeast Region.

(Enter through the door facing the student parking

lot.) A written request on government letterhead is

preferred for these free government single copies.

Please send requests to DAU, ATTN: PDC, 9820 Belvoir Road, Suite 3, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565. Call

(703) 805-2743 or fax requests to (703) 805-3726.

Anyone requesting multiple copies of these publications (including government employees and private

contractors) must order them through the Government Printing Office (GPO) or arrange payment

through the DAU Press using a government transfer

of funds or check payable to the U.S. Treasury.

To obtain a free subscription to the Program Manager magazine and/or Acquisition Review Quarterly

journal, go to http://www.dau.mil/pubs/pubsmain.asp and select “Subscribe” (a link listed under

the periodicals). Complete the subscription and mail

it as instructed. Requests made by e-mail and fax

can no longer be accepted due to U.S. Postal Service

regulations. If you are unable to access the form,

call the DAU Press at (703) 805-3364 for assistance.

Orders and Prices — If you do not qualify for a free

single copy from the DAU Press or if you need multiple copies, you have several options. You can buy

copies directly from DAU at the address above using

an inter-Agency MIPR or by writing a check payable

to the U.S. Treasury, reimbursable to DAU. Other options follow:

GPO Orders — You may order some DAU and DSMC

publications from the Government Printing Office

(GPO). In the following publications list, items available through GPO include a GPO serial number. To

order these publications send a check (in the appropriate amount) or provide a VISA or Master Card

number and expiration date to: Superintendent of

Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-

7954. You may order using a credit card by calling

(202) 512-1800 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

eastern time. Orders may also be faxed 24 hours a

day to (202) 512-2250, or visit their Web site at

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cgp/index.html.

DTIC and NTIS Orders — The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) provides copies to the government, and the National Technical Information

Service (NTIS) provides copies to private industry.

Paper or microfiche versions can be requested from

NTIS. Many out-of-print DSMC publications are

available only from these organizations. Information

on ordering documents from DTIC and NTIS follows:

DTIC Registration — Who is eligible? Any employee

of a DoD organization, DoD contractor or potential

DoD contractor; any employee of a U.S. Federal Government agency or U.S. Federal Government contractor; and any university or college funded by DoD or

a U.S. Federal Government agency for research

throughout the United States are eligible.

If you are not eligible, view citations to unclassified/unlimited technical reports included in DTIC’s collection since late December 1974 through DTIC’s Public

STINET service. Place orders through the NTIS.

All eligible registrants may request a DTIC Registration Packet by contacting DTIC Registration as indicated below:

• DoD or Military Service Organizations – Register

by telephone or e-mail. If access to classified information is needed, complete DD Form 1540

(Registration for Scientific and Technical Information

Services) and obtain the necessary signatures.

• Non-DoD U.S. Government Agencies – Register by

telephone or e-mail. If access to unclassified/limited or classified information is desired, complete

DD Form 1540 (Registration for Scientific and Technical Information Services) and obtain the necessary signatures.

• DoD or U.S. Government Contractors — Contact

DTIC’s Registration Branch to request the complete registration kit. Contractors must complete

DD Form 1540 (Registration for Scientific and Technical Information Services) and obtain the necessary signatures. For export-controlled information,

the contractor must complete Form 2345 (Militarily

Critical Technical Data Agreement) in addition to

Form 1540.

• DoD Potential Contractors – Register with only

one agency or program to acquire DTIC services.

The mailing address for DTIC Registration follows:

ATTN: DTIC-BC (Registration), Defense Technical Information Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort

Belvoir, VA 22060-6218. Call (703) 767-8273/DSN

427-8273 or the toll free number, 1-800-CAL-DTIC

(225-3842) (menu selection 2 for Registration Product Information). DTIC Registration can also be contacted by fax at (703) 767-9459/DSN 427-9459 or

by e-mail at reghelp@dtic.mil.

NTIS Registration – If you are NOT eligible to

register with DTIC, you can view citations to many
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unclassified/unlimited technical reports included in

DTIC’s Public STINET service. In addition, DTIC’s extensive full-text collection is currently available for

downloading. For hard copies or an alternative format, order unclassified/unlimited documents from

the National Technical Information Service (NTIS),

5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. You

can also call 1-800-553-NTIS (6847) or contact NTIS

by e-mail at http://www.ntis.gov.

Publications — The following list includes the code

“HP” if the document is available on the DAU Home

Page at http://www.dau.mil/pubs/pubs-main.asp.

Periodicals

Acquisition Review Quarterly journal, order free

through the DAU Press, (703) 805-3364, HP

DAU Catalogs, order free through the DAU Registrar,

1-888-284-4906, (703) 805-3364, DSN 655-3364,

HP

Program Manager magazine, order free through the

DAU Press, (703) 805-3364, HP

Current Guidebooks

If there is a GPO code mentioned below, call GPO

for current pricing.

(Acquisition Guide for) Interactive Electronic Technical

Manual (2000), GPO 008-020-01482-6, HP

Acquisition Strategy Guide (1999), GPO 008-020-

01478-9

Commercial Item Acquisition: Considerations and Lessons Learned (OSD, 2000), GPO 008-020-01485-1

Comparison of the Defense Acquisition Systems of

France, Great Britain, Germany and the United

States (1999), HP

Comparison of the Defense Acquisition Systems of Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the

United States (2000), HP

The Falcon and the Mirage: Managing for Combat

Effectiveness (2001), HP

The Fourth Estate: The Impact of Mass Communications

on Defense Systems Acquisition Decision Making

(2002), HP

Glossary of Defense Acquisition Acronyms and Terms

(2001), HP

Incentive Strategies for Defense Acquisitions (OSD,

2001), HP

Indirect Cost Management Guide: Navigating the Sea

of Overhead (2001), HP

Introduction to Defense Acquisition Management

(2001), HP

Knowledge Management and Information Technology

(2002), HP

(Guidebook for) Performance-Based Service Acquisition

(PBSA) in the Department of Defense (OSD, 2001),

GPO 008-020-01501-6, HP

Product Support for the 21st Century (2001), HP

(DAU) Program Managers Tool Kit (2003), GPO 008-

020-01523-7, HP

Risk Management Guide (2002), GPO 008-020-01513-0,

HP

Scheduling Guide for Program Managers (2001), GPO

008-020-01503-2, HP

Systems Engineering Fundamentals (2001), HP

Test and Evaluation Management Guide (2001), GPO

008-020-01445-1, HP

Other Current Publications

Defense Acquisition Management Framework, DSMC

Chart #3000R4-2001 (obsolete — being updated)

Defense Acquisition University Annual Report FY 2002,

HP

Defense Acquisition University Strategic Plan FY 2004—

2009, HP

Defense Acquisition University 2004 Catalog (on HP

Oct 2003) (for printed copies call the DAU Registrar at 1-888-284-4906)

Military Research Fellows Report — From Chaos to Clarity: A Framework for Transforming DoD Business

Strategy to Meet the Challenges of the New Millennium (2001), GPO 008-020-01500-8, ISBN 0-16-

066434-9, HP

Military Research Fellows Report — Transatlantic Armaments Cooperation (2000), HP

Military Research Fellows Report — Program Management 2000: Know the Way – How Knowledge Management Can Improve DoD Acquisition (1999), GPO

008-020-01479-6, HP
Key Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses

President ...................................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-3360

DSN .............................................................................................................................................................. 655-3360

Fax ...................................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-2639

Commandant ............................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-3362

Executive Officer ...........................................................................................................................................(703) 805-3361

Senior Enlisted Advisor .............................................................................................................................. (703) 805-3169

Executive Institute ....................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-4857

Performance and Resource Management ........................................................................................... (703) 805-4857

Chief Learning Officer ................................................................................................................................. (703) 805-2155

Strategic Planning Action Group ............................................................................................................. (703) 805-2289

Human Capital Management .................................................................................................................... (703) 805-3166

Curricula Development and Support Center ...................................................................................... (703) 805-2525

e-Learning and Technologies Center ..................................................................................................... (703) 805-5426

Operations Group ........................................................................................................................................ (703) 805-5182

Regional Campuses and DSMC — School of Program Managers

DAU West Region (San Diego, CA)

Commercial ............................................................................................................................... (619) 524-4800

DAU Midwest Region (Kettering, OH — Near Wright-Patterson AFB)

Commercial ............................................................................................................................... (937) 781-1025

DAU South Region (Huntsville, AL)

Commercial ............................................................................................................................... (256) 722-1100

DAU Mid-Atlantic Region (California, MD — Near Patuxent River NAS)

Commercial .............................................................................................................................. (240) 895-7344

DAU Capital and Northeast Region (Fort Belvoir, VA)

Commercial ...............................................................................................................................(703) 805-2764

DSMC – School of Program Managers (Fort Belvoir, VA)

Commercial .............................................................................................................................. (703) 805-2436

DAU Press ...................................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-3056

DAU Registrar ............................................................................................................................................... (703) 805-3003

DSN ................................................................................................................................................................. 655-3003

Toll-free number in U.S. .................................................................................................................1-888-284-4906

E-mail address ........................................................................................................................ dau.registrar@dau.mil

DAU Home Page ................................................................................................................................ http://www.dau.mil

Acquisition Workforce and Career Management .............................................................................. (703) 693-7795