Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0321
Organization's ID:
PMT 2570V
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
4 days (33 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 program management
Description

Objective:

The course provides application skills needed in a program office as an integrated product team lead for personnel seeking certification in the Program Management Functional Area

Learning Outcomes:

  • Generate program solutions and documents using program management tools and techniques in an acquisition program scenario

General Topics:

  • IPT Formation
  • Team Charter Development
  • Technology Readiness
  • Engine evaluations of alternatives to determine an order of preference
  • Select cost, technical, and schedule criteria to evaluate system alternatives
  • Schedule Analysis
  • Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Cost Estimating techniques and analysis
  • Risk Management and Mitigation Plans
  • Problem Solving
  • Problem Solving Tools
  • Project Management Tools
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials