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PMT 401 Program Manager's Course
(Last Modified:17-Jan-2017)

Description

This course is designed to improve DoD acquisition outcomes by strengthening the analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills of potential leaders of major defense acquisition programs and program support organizations. Applying the proven doctrine of “train as you fight” participants analyze acquisition case studies representing contemporary acquisition program challenges and dilemmas; apply a broad cross section of knowledge of the acquisition environment and experience; and deepen their understanding of acquisition principles and practices through peer and instructor mentoring and coaching. Speakers, team projects, media training, and leadership simulations round out and enrich the course.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

Board–selected ACAT I or II program managers, Level III Program Management (PM) career field members who have demonstrated the potential to become major program or project managers. In addition, up to 20% of each offering may be reserved for other high-potential acquisition professionals certified at Level III in career fields other than PM.

Prerequisite(s)

PMT 352B, Program Management Office Course, Part B*

DAWIA-certified Level III in Program Management*

Minimum Grade Level: GS-14 or equivalent (Civilian); O-5 or selected for promotion to O-5 (Military)

*High potential Level III acquisition professionals in career fields other than PM, who have not completed PMT 352B, are encouraged to apply through their DACM if they have 4 years of experience in or directly supporting a program office.

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

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
PMT 302	Advanced Program Management Course	BU1	01-Jan-2011

Course Length

10 weeks

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Resident
Equivalent Courses	YES
ACE Recommended Credits	YES
PDS Code	PGN
DAU Public (material/prework)	YES

Continuing Education Units	41
Continuous Learning Points	410
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

PMT 401 is a pre-requisite for PMT 402. This course in combination with PMT 402 satisfies the statutory training required for program executive officers, deputy program executive officers, and program managers (PM)/deputy program managers (DPM) of ACAT I, IA, and II programs. PMs and DPMs should attend this course prior to beginning their assignment.

Pre-work required / Walk-ins NOT authorized