Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0039
Organization's ID:
ED513
Location:
Online
Length:
16 weeks (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Homeland Security Procurement
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover the ways in which the senior security manager can apply knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and the role of security within those processes across the full life cycle of a program to improve performance and outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze the acquisition process
  • Evaluate the impact of cost, schedule, and performance (CSP) on security in acquisition process
  • Evaluate security functions within the acquisition process
  • Evaluate the need for system security engineering into the acquisition process
  • Evaluate Program Protection Planning (PPP) process
  • Evaluate supply chain security
  • Evaluate DoD emergency management design and the development and conduct phase requirements
  • Analyze the DoD acquisition security process
  • Analyze the decision support systems
  • Analyze the role of contracting
  • Evaluate impact of security in the acquisition process
  • Evaluate the role of security in contract phases, risk, and risk mitigation

General Topics:

  • Introduction to acquisition, security in the acquisition process, acquisition security as a specialty I - policy, acquisition security as a specialty II - system security engineering, acquisition security as a specialty III - program protection planning, acquisition security as a specialty IV - supply chain risk management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials