Defense Acquisition University

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Back-to-Basics: Life Cycle Logistics

On September 2, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment launched "Back-to-Basics" to bring the 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. Defense Life Cycle Logistics play an integral role in the product…

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Back-to-Basics: Contracting

On September 2, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment launched “Back-to-Basics” to bring the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 into the 21st century. Getting “Back-to-Basics” means a refocus of our resources on the Defense Acquisition Workforce who develop, acquire, and sustain operational capability. Defense contracting plays an integral role in the procurement of goods and services for the warfighter. Furthermore, WHAT…

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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…

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Back-to-Basics: Engineering and Technical Management

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. The Engineering and Technical Management Functional Area merged three career fields: Engineering; Science & Technology Management; and Production, Quality & Manufacturing; in addition to some…

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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…

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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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Leading Acquisition Series Ethical…

Leading Acquisition Series Ethical Decision-Making for Leaders 08.03.22

From Emmett Simmons

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DESCRIPTION: All of us face tough choices. Sometimes we address them, sometimes we ignore them, and sometimes we endlessly brood over the right path to pursue. This…
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Government Lead Systems Integrator Benefits and…

Government Lead Systems Integrator Benefits and Fundamentals 7.28.22

From Emmett Simmons

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Description: Today, the U.S. military finds itself in a strategic competition with new competitors challenging us. History demonstrates a military that adapts better,…
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Identifying and Mitigating Fraud in Government…

Identifying and Mitigating Fraud in Government Contracts - A Summer Law Series Event -2022

From Bernadette Crumb

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An introduction to the False Claims Act and overview of emerging fraud issues impacting government and private sector acquisition professionals. Speaker: Jessica…

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CON Certification Courses and Exam Web Series…

CON Certification Courses and Exam Web Series – Part 1

From Stefani Jensen

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You asked and we listened! DAU is pleased to present a three part series which will provide an overview of the new contracting certification courses and certification…
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BtB Overview

BtB Overview

From Stefani Jensen

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From Part 1 of our Contracting Certification Courses and Exam Webinar Series, this is the video excerpt that talks about the CON BtB Overview. This webinar will…
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CON 1100V, Contract Foundational Skills

CON 1100V, Contract Foundational Skills

From Stefani Jensen

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In this session the DAU Learning Asset Manager for CON 1100V, Contract Foundational Skills, provides a summary of the course and answers questions from the web audience.…

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Identifying and Mitigating Fraud in Government…

Identifying and Mitigating Fraud in Government Contracts - A Summer Law Series Event -2022

From Bernadette Crumb

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An introduction to the False Claims Act and overview of emerging fraud issues impacting government and private sector acquisition professionals. Speaker: Jessica…
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Audit Process Overview - Summer Small Business…

Audit Process Overview - Summer Small Business Pricing Series

From Christi Babington

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The presentation will provide an overview of Defense Contract Audit Agency's audit process, the common themes related to most DCAA audits and what contractors can…
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Monitoring Subcontracts - Summer Small Business…

Monitoring Subcontracts - Summer Small Business Pricing Series

From Christi Babington

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The presentation will provide an overview of what a contractor should know about subcontracting: subcontract selection, subcontracting requirements, and the…

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CONnect Live-Weekly Contracting Professional…

CONnect Live-Weekly Contracting Professional Collaboration Webinar

From James Valley

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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,…
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CCON 012 - Architect-Engineering Construction…

CCON 012 - Architect-Engineering Construction Contracting Credential

From James Valley

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Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CCON 012, Architect-Engineering Construction Contracting Credential. Christy explains…
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CON 2450V-Construction Modification Proposal…

CON 2450V-Construction Modification Proposal Analysis Course

From James Valley

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Scott and Jim discuss with Christy Watts, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 2450V, the Construction Modification Proposal Analysis Course. Christy explains why…

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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.
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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…