Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0076
Organization's ID:
1100
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days, plus a minimum of 8 hours of outside reading, 32 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Business Administration, Public Administration, Procurement, Purchasing, or Contract Management
Description

Objective:

To provide personnel newly assigned to the contracting specialty with a broad, comprehensive understanding of the environment in which they will serve.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the vision and focus of the acquisition environment
  • Identify the customer's mission
  • Conduct business as a member of the acquisition team
  • Develop professional skills for making smart business decisions
  • Effectively work with the financial and contractor communities
  • Identify various types of procurement alternatives
  • Recommend smart business decisions that best support the customer and comply with laws and regulations
  • Set goals for personal career growth
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials