Certification & Core Plus Development Guides

DAWIA Certification & Core Plus Development Guides

The Guides were initially implemented on October 1, 2007. While changes to the certification standards are normally implemented on October 1, of any given year, other aspects of the guide, in particular the Core Plus component may be modified throughout the year. The career field guides on this site represent the most current career field certification standards required of Defense Acquisition Workforce personnel depending on the career field/path and level (I, II, or III) assigned to the workforce member's acquisition position. It also represents the most current recommendations for continuing training and education depending on the workforce member's type of assignment within their career field/path. Select your guide either from the menu on the left or from the table below.

While changes to the certification standards are normally implemented on October 1, of any given year, other aspects of the guide, in particular the Core Plus component, may be modified throughout the year.