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Description

This course is designed to improve DoD acquisition outcomes by strengthening the analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills of potential leaders of major defense acquisition programs and program support organizations. Applying the proven doctrine of “train as you fight” participants analyze acquisition case studies representing contemporary acquisition program challenges and dilemmas; apply a broad cross section of knowledge of the acquisition environment and experience; and deepen their understanding of acquisition principles and practices through peer and instructor mentoring and coaching. Speakers, team projects, media training, and management simulations round out and enrich the course.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

Level III Program Management career field members who have demonstrated the potential to become major program or project managers. Also, limited numbers (up to 15 percent) of high-potential Level III acquisition professionals in other career fields, such as Contracting, Logistics, and Financial Management. Participants must be O-5 or GS-14 or above with extensive experience in acquisition, including 4 years in or directly supporting a program organization. Industry participants with equivalent experience are also sought. Board–selected ACAT I or II program managers should attend the course prior to beginning their assignment.

Prerequisite(s)

PMT 352B, Program Management Office Course, Part B

DAWIA-certified Level III in Program Management or other acquisition career field, or industry equivalent

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
PMT 302	Advanced Program Management Course	BU1	01-Jan-2011

Course Length

10 weeks

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Resident
Equivalent Courses	YES
ACE Recommended Credits	YES
PDS Code	PGN
Additional Public Information	YES

Continuing Education Units	47
Continuous Learning Points	470
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

This course is statutorily required for program executive officers, deputy program executive officers, and program managers/deputy program managers of ACAT I, IA, and II programs.

Pre-work required / Walk-ins NOT authorized