Defense Acquisition University

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LinkedIn Learning & Skillsoft Percipio Learning Assets

Scott and Jim have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Jonathan Barkand, DAU's Learning Systems Project Manager, responsible for the addition of over 50,000 LinkedIn and Skillsoft Percipio learning assets to the DAU asset inventory - this is available to all our DoD Acquisition Workforce.DoD personnel across the Department of Defense (not just the DoD Acquisition Workforce) will be able to register for both LinkedIn Learning and Skillsoft Percipio. Skillsoft Percipio provides traditional…

07:07

CONnect Live - Weekly Contracting Professional Collaboration Webinar

Scott and Jim talk about a relatively new platform called CONnect Live and what a great resource this can be for the 1102s out there. Contracting can be confusing, right? Wouldn't it be nice to have a place you could drop in, ask questions, and get answers from Contracting Subject Matter Experts from across the DoD? Well now you can. DAU introduces CONnect Live.CONnect Live is where contracting professionals learn from each other, ask questions, share best practices, discover valuable…

08:25

The Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) Experience Office Hours

Virtual office hours are held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Central Time for one hour. The Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) Experience office hours connect people, ideas, resources, and information. In this session Scott and Jim talk with Bill Long, the leader of The CCO Experience Office Hours. Bill talks about why he believes this will benefit those who are in a deployable CCO position, are heading out, or just arrived back (pass on their experiences to others). Bill works will the…

07:59

Contracting Credentials

In this video, senior contracting leaders discuss the shift from a three-level DAWIA certification model to the new initial certification and lifelong learning through credentialing. The new credentialing construct provides a wealth of possibilities beyond he initial certification. The credentials are adaptable and deliberately tied to an individual's career development plan, where the employee and supervisor ensure the employee is provided the training they need, when they need it.

04:07

Back-to-Basics: T&E

The Department of Defense is modernizing its implementation of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act to better align its acquisition workforce resources. The updated certification framework will significantly empower the workforce with options to be more flexible, agile, and mobile. One element of the updated framework was to consolidate 14 career fields into a subset of Functional Areas, of which Test & Evaluation, or T&E, is one.

06:52

Life Cycle Logistics Back-to-Basics Highlights from Ms Lisa P. Smith, DASD(PS)

Ms. Lisa P. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support (DASD(PS)) and Functional Area Leader for the DoD Life Cycle Logistics workforce, shares insights into the Back-to-Basics (BtB) workforce professional development initiative and the Defense Acquisition Credential Program, along with implications and expectations for the Life Cycle Logistics functional area workforce.

03:32

Back-to-Basics: Program Management

On September 2, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment launched "Back-to-Basics" initiative to bring the implementation of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 into the 21st century. After several decades of increased workforce mandates, getting "Back to Basics" means a refocus of our resources on the Defense Acquisition Workforce who develop, acquire, and sustain operational capability. Acquisition professionals in the Program…

03:46

Back-to-Basics: Business-Financial Management

The modernized framework focuses on the core knowledge and experience needed to provide financial management expertise throughout the DoD budget and financial management processes and introduces responsive and timely learning assets in the form of "credentials". Specifically designed to address the elements identified as critical for a well-rounded Financial Management professional, credentials will provide job-specific training available at the time of need. The redesigned…

03:35

Back-to-Basics: Business-Cost Estimating

The modernized framework focuses on the core knowledge and experience needed to provide acquisition cost estimating capability and introduces responsive and timely learning assets in the form of "credentials". Specifically designed to address the elements identified as critical for a well-rounded Cost Estimator professional, credentials will provide job-specific training available at the time of need. The redesigned certification framework and tailorable training opportunities will…

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02:01:27

Small Business Series - Market Research-20221201

Small Business Series - Market Research-20221201

From Christi Babington

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The topic of small business and market research will be discussed.Event speakers: Mr. Ken Carkhuff, DAU Small Business Learning Director and Mr. Robert Marraro, Rural…
01:06:36

CCO Experience Office…

CCO Experience Office Hour-20221130_105412-Meeting Recording

From Emma White

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CCO Experience Office Hour
58:59

Logistics LIVE Life Cycle Sustainment Plan A New…

Logistics LIVE Life Cycle Sustainment Plan A New Outline 11.21.22

From Emmett Simmons

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This month's Logistics LIVE features LCL News from Autumn Budding and a discussion on the new Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Outline and the Air Force's…

01:31:42

Competing to Win - Reimagining Defense Planning…

Competing to Win - Reimagining Defense Planning and Budgeting 11.1.22

From Emmett Simmons

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Description:Do you want to know more about possible changes to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES)? Do you want to learn some tips to help…
01:29:51

Competing to Win - Forging a Stronger Supply…

Competing to Win - Forging a Stronger Supply Chain 10.4.22

From Emmett Simmons

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Description: DoD's supply chains are vital to U.S. national security and defense strategy objectives. Our adversaries are mapping the supply chains of our weapon…
01:23:54

Competing to Win - International Acquisition…

Competing to Win - International Acquisition – Ukraine and Beyond 08.02.2022

From Emmett Simmons

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Description: DoD's International Acquisition activities are vital to U.S. National Security and Defense strategy objectives. Like past crises, U.S. Government…

02:01:27

Small Business Series - Market Research-20221201

Small Business Series - Market Research-20221201

From Christi Babington

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The topic of small business and market research will be discussed.Event speakers: Mr. Ken Carkhuff, DAU Small Business Learning Director and Mr. Robert Marraro, Rural…
01:49:37

Small Business Series - Subcontracting and Small…

Small Business Series - Subcontracting and Small Business Participation-20221013

From Christi Babington

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This session will clarify the difference between complying with the FAR requirements for small business subcontracting plans and the requirement to evaluate small…
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All Things Small Business: Wendi Peck & Bill…

All Things Small Business: Wendi Peck & Bill Casey: Success on Purpose

From Kenneth Carkhuff

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Wendi Peck and Bill Casey comprise the leadership of Executive Leadership Group, Inc. (ELG.net). ELG works at senior levels, providing consultation and advisory support…

08:25

The Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO)…

The Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) Experience Office Hours

From James Valley

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Virtual office hours are held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Central Time for one hour. The Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) Experience office hours connect people,…
06:45

CON 0072 - Source Selection Course

CON 0072 - Source Selection Course

From James Valley

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In this segment, Jim and Scott meet with Sal Cianci, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 0072 - Source Selection. This on-line course is recommended in the…
05:18

CCON 004 - Quantitative Methods Credential

CCON 004 - Quantitative Methods Credential

From James Valley

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In this segment, Jim and Scott talk with Steve Malashevitz, DAU's developer for CCON 004 - the Quantitative Methods Credential. You will learn the purpose of the…

02:04

Basic Principles (Understanding EVM Basics)

Basic Principles (Understanding EVM Basics)

From Chad Reynolds

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The first of three videos in the Understanding EVM Basics series. Jim has heard about EVM and approaches Dana about the details.
03:25

Coast to Coast (Understanding EVM Basics)

Coast to Coast (Understanding EVM Basics)

From Chad Reynolds

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The second of three videos in the Understanding EVM Basics series. Dana explains to Jim how basic principles of EVM assisted her family during a cross-country road trip.
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PV, EV and AC (Understanding EVM Basics)

PV, EV and AC (Understanding EVM Basics)

From Chad Reynolds

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The third of three videos in the Understanding EVM Basics series. Dana explains to Jim the three fundamental EVM variables: Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV) and…