Purchase Card On-Line system (PCOLS) Training

PCOLS is a DoD-wide, DoD-operated electronic system that Government Purchase Card (GPC) participants will use to improve the management and accountability of their GPC Program organizations. It is comprised of five web-enabled automated tools: Enterprise Monitoring and Management of Accounts (EMMA); Authorization, Issuance and Maintenance (AIM); Data Mining (DM); PCOLS Risk Assessment Dashboard (RAD); and PCOLS Reporting.

• The Purchase Card On-Line System is a response to a mandate by the OUSD(C)'s Management Initiative Decision 904. The initiative was created in response to more than 600 audits and reviews, which identified a system of internal management control deficiencies in Federal GPC Programs. PCOLS was not intended to respond to all MID 904 remediation requirements, but does represent closure to the final issues remaining to be addressed within DoD.
• To ensure a valuable and effective learning experience, several forms of PCOLS training are available. The official role-based training for PCOLS certification is the Defense Acquisition University CLG005 course. In addition, role-based webinar training sessions are offered on a regular basis. This approach will provide the right knowledge and skill sets using multiple modes delivered successively over time. Select the below links to access training information and materials.

PCOLS Overview Materials 

PCOLS Enhancement Request Form 

PCOLS User Manuals 

PCOLS Release Notices 

PCOLS DAU Continuous Learning Module (CLG005) - Also links to CLG001, CLG004 and CLG006

PCOLS Webinar Training Schedule and Access Instructions 

PCOLS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  - **NEW** Certifying Officer Appointment Process in PCOLS document

PCOLS Site Deployment Packet

PCOLS Interactive Tutorials, Training Snippets and PCOLS One Pagers - **NEW One Pager location** 

All five PCOLS applications can be accessed through the following URL:

https://pki.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/pcols-web/

All users must ensure that the email address associated with their Common Access Card (CAC) is correct. A/OPCs, A/BOs, and Cardholders must also ensure that their work address is populated in DEERS. Use the milConnect application to make any changes to your work address and work phone number. Use the RAPIDS Self-Service (RSS) application to make changes to your email address.

milConnect: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

RAPIDS Self-Service (RSS): https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service

**NEW** Links below to GSA SmartPay Training Forum, CO Appointment info, and PCOLS One Pagers!

Should you have PCOLS questions or concerns, direct them to the PCOLS Help Desk at toll free 800-376-7783, direct dial 269-961-7307, DSN 661-7307, or email dlacontactcenter@dla.mil.