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Description

Within the framework of a program office IPT, this course covers introductory-level concepts in DoD information systems and software acquisition management. Key areas covered include DoD regulatory and technical frameworks, common software risks, software and system architectures, lifecycle reviews and software development and integration processes. Software standards, information assurance, software and system measures, testing, contracting issues, software quality, and the role of process maturity, as well as best practices for the management of software-intensive systems are also introduced.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

This course is designed for acquisition workforce members who are members or prospective members of the Information Technology career field.

Prerequisite(s)

ACQ 101, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

Recommended: At least 1 year of acquisition experience

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

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
None	None	None	None

Course Length

Approximately 34 hours to complete this course

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Distance Learning
Equivalent Courses	YES
ACE Recommended Credits	N/A
PDS Code	JHD
Additional Public Information	YES

Continuing Education Units	3.4
Continuous Learning Points	34
Reservist Retirement Points	9
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

Technical requirements for this course.

You have 60 calendar days to complete this course.

All exams in the module that must be passed with a 100% score.

If you completed SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management after 15 Nov 2005. You have met the requirement for IRM 101 if your career field requires this for certification.