IT Acquisition Certificate Program
This program is designed to give federal government contracting professionals an overview of the information technology (IT) acquisition process.
How to Earn a Certificate
Enrolling in and completing one of our Certificate Programs is simple and straightforward. Just complete the following steps to earn your Certificate and accelerate your career in the federal government.
Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs, then submit an application to learn more. This doesn’t obligate you to take courses.
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Complete all program requirements within 3 years, attending all classes and passing any final exams (if applicable).
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Program Overview
This four-course program aligns with NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™) and the related CMBOK® competencies. Participants receive an electronic certificate after each completed course. Upon fulfilling all program requirements, a specialized digital badge is awarded, recognizing completion of the IT Acquisition Certificate Program and the DAU-aligned competencies achieved.
Learning Outcomes 1
The basic competencies needed to plan, execute, and manage IT acquisitions, with special considerations — such as accessibility and security — for federal acquisitions
Learning Outcomes 2
An understanding of the unique aspects of cloud services acquisitions related to all phases of the acquisition cycle
Learning Outcomes 3
Knowledge of best practices for adapting Agile methods for use throughout the acquisition life cycle to save time, reduce risk, and improve the quality of your contracts
Learning Outcomes 4
An understanding of the possibilities robotic process automation (RPA) offers, how to identify suitable tasks, and how implementing RPA could contribute to your agency’s success
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Program Requirements
Courses
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology (IT) Acquisition | 1001 | 3 Days | $1,429 | 24/21/24 | |
| Conducting Acquisitions for Cloud Services | 1043 | 2 Days | $1,339 | 16/14/16 | |
| Introduction to Agile Contracting for IT | 1041 | 1 Day | $1,059 | 8/7/8 |
Additional Certificate Program Information
- Expiration: 3 years from date earned
- Restrictions: None
- Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 56
- Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 4.4
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