CERTIFICATION TRAINING

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1 CERTIFICATION TRAINING

2 The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is the primary training organization for the Defense Acquisition Workforce. We are committed to providing the training both formal and informal to develop qualified acquisition professionals by engaging our students both in the classroom and on the job. Our formal classroom and online certification training is augmented with face-to-face mission assistance engagements plus a virtual, continuous presence with the workforce MISSION Provide a global learning environment to develop qualified acquisition, requirements, and contingency professionals who deliver and sustain effective and affordable warfighting capabilities VISION Enable the Defense Acquisition Workforce to achieve better acquisition outcomes

3 through our online continuous learning center and knowledge sharing Web sites. These products and services enhance workplace performance, promote mission effectiveness, and help reshape the workforce to meet future challenges ultimately developing fully qualified acquisition professionals who provide costeffective systems, equipment, and services to meet warfighter requirements. CERTIFICATION TRAINING

4 Training DAU delivers training courses in support of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, allowing a member of the Defense Acquisition Workforce to be certified at Levels I, II, or III. The Directors, Acquisition Career Management (DACMs) for the Services and DoD agencies manage attendance at these courses. Normally, the DACMs give priority to Defense Acquisition Workforce members who are pursuing certification but nonacquisition professionals can take courses as well. For updates to these course descriptions during the training year, consult the online version of the catalog at icatalog.dau.mil. 4 The following pages outline the certification standards for the DAWIA career fields. Each includes a brief description of the career field and identifies the training, experience, and education requirements one must meet to attain certification at Levels I, II, and III....And More is not the end of the journey, however. Career enhancement and progression continues for all Defense Acquisition Workforce personnel far beyond the classroom. DAU promotes individual development and organization support with Mission Assistance, Continuous Learning, and Knowledge Sharing assets.»» Mission Assistance is designed to assist organizations and teams in addressing specific program challenges at the point of need. DAU offers subject-matter expertise and learning assets to the right people at the right time. The DAU Continuous Learning Center delivers online learning assets on an array of vital acquisition topics for personal awareness, performance improvement, and refresher training. The Continuous Learning Center also provides access to Harvard ManageMentor, easy-to-use modules sponsored by Harvard Business Publishing on topics fundamental to managerial success. Visit the Continuous Learning Center at Knowledge Sharing blends people, processes, and technology to improve both personal and organizational performance. Online resources facilitate the sharing of documented knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned. You can access several different knowledge sharing platforms at Pages/Default.aspx.

5 Table of Contents Acquisition and Program Management, pg. 6 International Acquisition Auditing pg. 8 Business Cost Estimating pg. 10 Business Financial Management pg. 12 Contracting pg. 14 Engineering pg. 16 Facilities Engineering pg. 18 Industrial/Contract Property Management pg. 20 Information Technology pg. 22 Life Cycle Logistics pg. 24 Production, Quality, and Manufacturing pg. 26 Purchasing pg. 28 Science and Technology Manager pg. 30 Test and Evaluation pg. 32 Requirements Management pg. 34 Equivalency and Fulfillment pg. 38 Our Accreditation pg. 39 The information provided in this brochure may change. For always current information on certification requirements refer to the online DAU Catalog at Information on our other learning assets can be found in the brochures shown below. 5

6 Acquisition and Program Management, International Acquisition Program Management professionals serve in a wide range of positions, including program integrators and analysts, program managers, program executive officers, and their deputies. These individuals balance the many factors that influence cost, schedule, and performance; interpret and apply the DoD 5000 Series regulations; and ensure high-quality, affordable, supportable, and effective defense systems are delivered to the warfighter as quickly as possible. International Acquisition professionals collaborate with key foreign allies, partners, or customers to encourage international program development and growth through a unique combination of training the U.S.-based Defense Acquisition Workforce and institutionalizing U.S. business and process concepts with foreign counterparts. These practitioners manage the impact of different statutes, policies, processes, business environments, technology security and foreign disclosure challenges to achieve the best possible outcome for both the acquisition community and the international customer. In addition to the training requirements for the Acquisition and Program Management career field, International Acquisition personnel must complete PMT 202 Multinational Program Management and PMT 203 International Security and Technology Transfer/Control. Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management SYS 101 CLB 007 CLV 016 Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) Cost Analysis Introduction to Earned Value Management 1 year of acquisition experience Effective 1 October 2014 the requirement changes to: 1 year of acquisition experience with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities 6

7 Level II ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) PMT 251 PMT 257 CON 121 Program Management Tools Course, Part I Program Management Tools Course, Part II Contract Planning CON 124 Contact Execution CON 127 Contact Management And either of the following completed on or after Nov. 15, 2005: SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management OR IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition Effective 1 October 2014 the below course is added as a requirement EVM 101 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management 2 years of acquisition experience; at least 1 year of this experience must be in program management Effective 1 October 2014 the requirement changes to: 2 years in Program Management with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities Level III (R) Resident Course None required BCF 103 EVM 101 LOG 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management Fundamentals of Earned Value Management Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) PMT 352A Program Management Office Course, Part A PMT 352B Program Management Office Course, Part B (R) SYS 202 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, Part I 4 years acquisition experience with at least: 2 years in a program office/similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a PM, PEO, DCMA program integrator, or supervisor of shipbuilding) 1 year in a program management position with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities Effective 1 October 2014 the requirement changes to: 4 years in program management with cost, schedule and performance At least 2 years in a program office or similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a PM, PEO, DCMA program integrator, or supervisor of shipbuilding). These two years may run concurrent with the preceding 4 year requirement OR Level III DAWIA certification in a another acquisition functional area 2 years in program management with cost, schedule and performance responsibilities 2 years in a program office or similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a PM, PEO, DCMA program integrator, or supervisor of shipbuilding). These 2 years may run concurrent with the preceding Level III or 2 year requirements. 7

8 Auditing Members of 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. 8

9 Level I None required AUD 1150 Technical Indoctrination (R) A baccalaureate degree in accounting; OR A baccalaureate degree in a business-related field with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting; OR 4 years of experience in accounting; OR An equivalent combination of accounting experience, college education, and training 1 year of contract auditing experience Level II None required Level III Complete one of the following: AUD 1231 Intermediate Contract Auditing (R) AUD S4121 Statistical Sampling (R) Entry below GS-9: Same as Level I Entry at GS-9: Same as Level I AND 2 full years of graduate education leading to a master s degree in accounting, auditing, or related field such as business administration or finance; or 1 full year of professional accounting, auditing, or related experience 2 years of contract auditing experience of increasing complexity and responsibility None required None required Same as Level II 3 years of contract auditing experience and attainment of position beyond senior auditor (R) Resident Course 9

10 Business Cost Estimating This is the area of Business where engineering judgment and experience are used in the application of scientific principles and techniques to the problems of cost estimation, cost control, and profitability. The key objective in cost estimating is to arrive at a defendable estimate that provides leadership with realistic funding expectations. This functional community covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. 10 Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management BCF 103 BCF 106 BCF 107 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management Fundamentals of Cost Analysis Applied Cost Analysis (R) EVM 101 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 3 semester credit hours from a calculus course 21 semester credit hours in any combination of the following fields of study: operations research, economics, mathematics, chemistry, physics or other sciences in which the student utilized advanced mathematical skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and/or quantitative analysis 2 years of acquisition experience in Cost Estimating

11 Level II ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) BCF 204 BCF 206 BCF 215 BCF 220 BCF 225 CLB 026 CLB 030 Intermediate Cost Analysis (R) Cost Risk Analysis (R) Operating and Support Cost Analysis (R) Acquisition Business Management Concepts Acquisition Business Management Application (R) Forecasting Techniques Data Collection and Sources Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 3 semester credit hours from a calculus course 21 semester credit hours in any combination of the following fields of study: operations research, economics, mathematics, chemistry, physics or other sciences in which the student utilized advanced mathematical skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and/or quantitative analysis 4 years of acquisition experience in cost estimating Level III identified at Level II must have been completed identified at Level II must have been completed BCF 302 CLB 023 CLB 029 Advanced Concepts in Cost Analysis (R) Software Cost Estimating Rates Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 3 semester credit hours from a calculus course 21 semester credit hours in any combination of the following fields of study: operations research, economics, mathematics, chemistry, physics or other sciences in which the student utilized advanced mathematical skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and/or quantitative analysis 7 years of acquisition experience in cost estimating (R) Resident Course 11

12 Business Financial Management This area is defined as the area of Business concerned primarily with the total financial affairs of an organization, department, or program and the translation of actions past, present, and proposed into meaningful and relevant information for use in management. This includes the functions of budgeting, accounting, reporting, and analysis and interpretation of the financial significance of past events and future plans. It may also include other related functions such as internal auditing, management analysis, and others. Financial management involves the art of interrelating data to obtain a perspective of the total financial situation that will assist managers in program planning and decision making. A very simple operating program may require only a minimum of financial management, which in some cases, can be provided by the manager. Complex programs need broad financial advice and expertise and this can only be furnished by synthesizing, analyzing, and interrelating meaningful financial data with programming and planning information by officials particularly adept at financial matters. 12

13 Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management BCF 103 BCF 106 EVM 101 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management Fundamentals of Cost Analysis Fundamentals of Earned Value Management 2 years of acquisition experience in Budgeting, Financial and/or Earned Value Management Level II Level III ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) BCF 106 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis If not already completed (as required) at Level I, and BCF 205 BCF 220 BCF 225 EVM 201 CLM 017 CLM 024 Contractor Business Strategies (R) Acquisition Business Management Concepts Acquisition Business Management Application (R) Intermediate Earned Value Management (R) Risk Management Contracting Overview 4 years of acquisition experience in Budgeting, Financial and/or Earned Value Management identified at Level II must have been completed identified at Level II must have been completed BCF 301 CLM 013 CLM 031 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop (R) Work-Breakdown Structure Improved Statement of Work 6 years of acquisition experience in Budgeting, Financial and/or Earned Value Management (R) Resident Course 13

14 Contracting Contracting specialists create effective, efficient, and proper business arrangements, have a strategic focus on acquisition, and leverage DoD spending to prudently use taxpayer money based upon customer needs. The Contracting career field includes the positions of contract negotiator, contract specialist, contract administrator, contract termination specialist, contract price and/or cost analyst, procuring contracting officer, administrative contracting officer, termination contracting officer, small business specialist, and procurement analyst. 14 These individuals develop, manage, supervise, or perform procedures involving the procurement of supplies and services (including construction and research and development); acquisition planning; cost and price analysis; solicitation packages; competitive source selections; preparation, negotiation, and award of contracts through sealed bidding or negotiation procedures; all phases of contract administration; and contract termination or closeout. Individuals 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, negotiation techniques, and general requirements characteristics. Level I None required CON 090 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals (R) CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements CON 121 Contract Planning CON 124 Contract Execution CON 127 Contract Management CON 170 Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis (R) CLC 025 Small Business Program for Contracting Officers CLC 033 Contract Format and Structure for DoD e-business Environment CLC 057 Performance Based Payments and Value of Cash Flow CLC 058 Introduction to Contract Pricing At least 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 1 year of contracting experience

15 Level II ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting CON 270 Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis (R) CON 280 Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts (R) CON 290 Contract Administration and Negotiation Techniques in a Supply Environment (R) CLC 051 Managing Government Property in the Possession of Contractors CLC 056 Analyzing Contract Costs HBS 428 Negotiating At least 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 2 years of contracting experience Level III ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A CON 360 Contracting for Decision Makers (R) 1 additional course from the Harvard Business Management Modules Additional requirement will be to select one of the below courses: ACQ 265 Mission-Forced Service Acquisition (R) ACQ 315 Understanding Industry (Business Acumen) (R) ACQ 370 Acquisition Law (R) CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts (R) CON 244 Construction Contracting (R) CON 250 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards Part I (R) CON 334 Advanced Contingency Contracting Officer s Course (R) CON 370 Advanced Contracting Pricing (R) At least 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management Baccalaureate degree (any field of study) 4 years of contracting experience (R) Resident Course 15

16 Engineering The Engineering career field s workforce has a vital role in ensuring the fielding of high-quality, affordable, supportable, and effective defense systems for the 21st-century warfighter. Its role requires evolving and verifying an integrated and total life cycle balanced set of systems, people, and process solutions that satisfy the customer s needs. This requires technical competency, critical and strategic thinking, knowledge of various product domains, and knowledge of other engineering disciplines and how they integrate into the system solution. Members of the Engineering career field must understand technical processes, technical management processes, integrated product team activities, and the ability to apply critical systems thinking concepts to complex technical management problems. The specific duties and qualifications of an Engineering workforce member may vary significantly, and a wide variety of engineering disciplines are represented within this career field. Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management SYS 101 CLE 004 CLM 017 Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts Risk Management Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, or computer science Note: Civilians serving as an 0802 or 0856 must meet the OPM education requirements in lieu of this education standard. Note: Civilians serving in an 08XX Professional Engineering series position must meet the OPM education requirements in lieu of this education standard. 1 year of technical experience in an acquisition position from among the following career fields/paths: ENG, S&TM, IT, T&E, PQM, FE, PM, or LCL Similar experience gained from other government positions or Industry is acceptable as long as it meets the above standards 16

17 Level II ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) LOG 103 SYS 202 SYS 203 CLE 003 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, Part I Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, Part II (R) Technical Reviews Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, or computer science 2 years of technical experience in an acquisition position. Of that: At least 1 year in an ENG or S&TM position Remainder may come from IT, T&E, PQM, PM, or LCL Similar experience gained from other government positions or industry is acceptable as long as it meets the above standards Level III None required SYS 302 CLE 012 CLE 068 CLL 008 Technical Leadership in Systems Engineering (R) DoD Open Systems Architecture (OSA) Intellectual Property and Data Rights Designing for Supportability in DoD Systems Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, or computer science 4 years of technical experience in an acquisition position. Of that: At least 3 years in an ENG or S&TM position Remainder may come from IT, T&E, PQM, PM, or LCL Similar experience gained from other government positions or industry is acceptable as long as it meets the above standards (R) Resident Course 17

18 Facilities Engineering The facilities engineering professional employs diverse skills focused on the design, construction, and life-cycle maintenance of military installations, facilities, civil works projects, airfields, roadways, and oceanic 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. 18

19 Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management None required 1 year of acquisition experience in facilities engineering Level II None required FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering 2 years of acquisition experience in facilities engineering Level III None required FE 301 Advanced Facilities Engineering (R) 4 years of acquisition experience in facilities engineering (R) Resident Course 19

20 Industrial/Contract Property Management The Industrial/Contract Property Management career field includes the industrial property management specialist and industrial property clearance specialist, which includes the property administrator and plant clearance officer. It also can include contract and industrial specialists, if they are assigned contract property management responsibilities. Individuals in this career field: Oversee and manage life cycle processes for governmentowned property being utilized by contractors; Provide advice and assistance on property-related matters during acquisition planning, contract formation, and contract management; Review contractors purchasing systems as they pertains to property; audit contractors property management systems; Coordinate and process contract property disposal actions; Perform investigations of instances of loss, theft, damage, or destruction of government property, and grant relief or recommend liability; and Develop policies and procedures for government property management. 20

21 Level I None required CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements CON 121 Contract Planning CON 124 Contract Execution CON 127 Contract Management IND 105 Contract Property Fundamentals (R) 1 year of property management experience Level II ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting CON 216 IND 205 Legal Considerations in Contracting Contract Government Property Management System and Auditing Concepts (R) Level III 2 years of experience in an industrial property management position ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A CON 360 Contracting for Decision Makers (R) 1 additional course from the Harvard Business Management Modules 4 years of experience in industrial property management positions of increasing responsibility and complexity (R) Resident Course 21

22 Information Technology This career field includes computer scientists, information technology (IT) management specialists, computer engineers, telecommunications managers, IT program and project managers who directly support the acquisition of IT. Personnel in this career field typically provide direct support for acquisitions that use IT, including National Security Systems. They apply IT-related laws, policies, and directives, and provide IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle. The employee typically identifies requirements; writes and/ or reviews specifications; identifies costs; obtains resources (manpower, funding, and training); conducts or supports portfolio management, information assurance certification, Global Information Grid compliance, and IT architecture-related activities; and tests, evaluates, plans, obtains, and manages IT life cycle development and support (operations, maintenance, and replacement). 22

23 Level I ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management IRM 101 SAM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition OR Basic Software Acquisition Management 1 year of acquisition experience in information technology Level II ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) IRM 202 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition (R) 2 years of acquisition experience in information technology Level III None required IRM 304 SAM 301 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition (R) Advanced Software Acquisition Management (R) 4 years of information technology or software-intensive systems acquisition experience (R) Resident Course 23

24 Life Cycle Logistics Life Cycle Logistics professionals are responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and management of effective and affordable weapons, materiel, or information systems product support strategies. Life Cycle Logisticians pursue two primary objectives, namely to ensure that weapons systems are designed, maintained, and modified to continuously reduce the demand for logistics, and to ensure effective and efficient logistics support. This is achieved through designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining tailored life cycle product support that optimizes affordability, material readiness, and joint warfighter requirements. Level I ACQ 101 SYS 101 LOG 101 LOG 102 LOG 103 CLL 008 CLL 011 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals Fundamentals of System Sustainment Management Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Designing for Supportability in DoD Systems Performance-Based Life Cycle Product Support (PBL) 1 year of life cycle logistics experience in an acquisition and/or sustainment organization 24

25 Level II ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A ACQ 201B Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B (R) LOG 200 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part A LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B (R) LOG 206 Intermediate Systems Sustainment Management LOG 235 Performance-Based Logistics CLC 011 Contracting for the Rest of Us CLL 001 Life Cycle Management & Sustainment Metrics CLL 012 Supportability Analysis AND choose one of the following four (4) course options listed below: EVM 101 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management LOG 204 Configuration Management RQM 110 Core Concepts for Requirements Management Option 4 includes all three (3) of the CON courses listed below: CON 121 Contract Planning CON 124 Contract Execution CON 127 Contract Management 2 years of life cycle logistics experience in an acquisition and/or sustainment organization Level III No additional requirements LOG 340 Life Cycle Product Support (R) LOG 350 Enterprise Life Cycle Logistics Management (R) CLL 005 Developing a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) CLL 015 Product Support Business Case Analysis (BCA) CLL 020 Independent Logistics Assessments And one of the following options: ACQ 265 Mission-Focused Services Acquisition (R) ACQ 315 Understanding Industry (Business Acumen) (R) BCF 215 Operating and Support Cost Analysis (R) LOG 211 Supportability Analysis (R) 4 years of life cycle logistics experience in an acquisition and/or sustainment organization (R) Resident Course 25

26 Production, Quality, and Manufacturing This career field plays a vital role in ensuring that DoD products are delivered on time, perform as expected, and are cost effective. In order to accomplish this, PQM engineers and quality assurance professionals must be deeply and actively involved with critical defense programs throughout the acquisition life cycle. PQM courses are designed to produce quality professionals who can advise and collaborate with customers and suppliers to help them integrate quality practices into their manufacturing processes. Acquisition professionals capable of creating this type of partnership achieve a better understanding of the customer s business needs and are crucial to successful performance with a competitive edge. 26