The Acquisition Learning Model, or ALM, is a comprehensive framework built on three distinct, but symbiotic, types of learning:

 

Foundational Learning provides the workforce with long-term knowledge and mental habits through structured training courses, continuous learning modules, and policy updates. This learning is essential to the long-term success of everyone in the workforce.

 

Workflow Learning builds on Foundational Learning and helps the workforce succeed on the job, every day, by providing access to online acquisition resources and performance support tools. This type of learning is particularly important to the new breed of acquisition worker.

 

Performance Learning uses high-impact opportunities to change acquisition outcomes by applying significant resources when they matter most for programs, teams, and the overall workforce. Performance Learning includes mission assistance, training for intact acquisition teams, support of the Acquisition Workforce Qualification Initiative, and applied acquisition research.