Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) touches members of the Defense Acquisition Workforce throughout all professional career stages. DAU provides a full range of basic, intermediate, and advanced certification training; assignment-specific training; mission assistance and knowledge sharing assets; job-relevant applied research, and continuous learning opportunities.
Mission
Provide a global learning environment to develop qualified acquisition, requirements, and contingency professionals who deliver and sustain effective and affordable warfighting capabilities.
Impact acquisition excellence through:
- Acquisition certification and leadership training
- Mission assistance to acquisition organizations and teams
- Online knowledge sharing resources
- Continuous learning assets
- Strategic workforce planning
Enabling the Defense Acquisition Workforce to achieve the right acquisition outcomes.
Leadership Spotlight
Dr. James S. McMichael
Acting President, Defense Acquisition University
Dr. McMichael is responsible for aligning DAU strategic plans to the goals of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics and the Secretary of Defense, while continuing to build DAU's outstanding reputation as DoD’s primary learning institution for acquisition. He oversees the development and expansion of acquisition curriculum and learning opportunities, which includes addressing the ever changing defense acquisition climate as required by the Under Secretary’s "Better Buying Power" initiatives and the National Defense Authorization Act directions and guidance.