Description

This course is an introduction to the various technology management processes involved with developing and transitioning new technologies. It provides an overview of the role of science and technology in the systems acquisition life cycle. The course focuses on the processes, techniques, policies and best practices that will be employed to ensure we are investing in appropriate technologies and that those technologies are refined and matured to be ready for use in a timely fashion to provide our warfighters with the technological edge needed to accomplish their mission.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

This course is intended for acquisition personnel in the Science and Technology Manager career field and personnel in other career fields who deal with science and technology.

Prerequisite(s)

Required:

ACQ 101, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

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

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
CLE 045	Introduction to DoD Science & Technology Management	ZE0	30-Sep-2017

Course Length

Approximately 4 hours to complete

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Distance Learning
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	YES
PDS Code	ZYJ
DAU Public (material/prework)	YES

Continuing Education Units	0.4
Continuous Learning Points	4
Reservist Retirement Points	1
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

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You have 60 calendar days to complete this course.

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