Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) Program
Lead the shift to innovation and take your IT services acquisition to the next level with our DITAP training program.
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Duration 6 Months What Is DITAP?
DITAP is a virtual, cohort-based program that teaches federal government acquisition professionals to design innovative and flexible procurements for IT and Digital Services and how to become change ambassadors within their agencies. Management Concepts is an Authorized Provider of the DITAP Program.
Who Attends
DITAP is designed for acquisition workforce members assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds, or 12.201-1 for agencies who adopt the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Deviation. FAC-C (Professional) holders are required to attend. FAC-COR and FAC-P/PM Level II/III holders are encouraged to attend. All applicants must have at least 2 years of acquisition experience.
How It Works
The DITAP program incorporates self-directed, guided, and applied learning; virtual synchronous instruction; individual shadowing assignment, assessments and knowledge checks; and hands-on skill building through a live digital assignment, threaded case study, and case study forum group projects. Successful completion gives students the option to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP) through FAI’s Credential Program.
New Cohort Forming Now
Our next open-enrollment cohort is launching on June 15, 2026, and will conclude with Graduation on December 1, 2026. Enrollment in the DITAP training program is by application. Before you apply, please review the dates for the virtual events to confirm you have no conflicts. See the DITAP Program Guide for full grading and attendance requirements.
Cohort Schedule
Students should expect to spend an average of 12 hours per week on DITAP program activities, which include the events shown on the schedule, readings, self-directed and team learning activities, assessments, surveys, and assignments.
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| Launch Week: June 15-18, 2026 Approximately 12 hours | Module 0 (Launch) – Getting Started & Orientation – Part 1 Self-Study Pre-Program Work [June 15-17, 2026] Self-study work in the learning portal to prepare for Orientation to include completing the Pre-Program Assessment, Pre-Program Survey, technology orientation, and review of Sprint 1.1 materials |
| Week 1: June 22-26, 2026 Two, 2-hour webinars | Module 0 (Launch) – Getting Started & Orientation – Part 2 Orientation-Synchronous, virtual. Two, 2-hour webinars [Webinars are June 22 and June 23, 2026] |
| Weeks 1-3: June 22-26, 2026 June 29-July 2, 2026 July 6-10, 2026 Approximately 12 hours per week, including self-study | Module 1 (Describe) – Digital Services Fundamentals Self-study work to include Sprint readings, assignments, and a module assessment in the learning portal; working with your team on the Threaded Case Scenario and the Live Digital Assignment; your individual Shadowing Assignment; and a 3-hour webinar for each sprint:
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| Weeks 4-7: July 13-17, 2026 July 20-24, 2026 August 3-7, 2026 August 10-14, 2026 Approximately 12 hours per week, including self-study | Module 2 (Discover) – Market Research and Stakeholder Analysis Self-study work to include Sprint readings, assignments, and a module assessment in the learning portal; working with your team on the Threaded Case Scenario and the Live Digital Assignment; your Shadowing Assignment; and a 3-hour webinar for each sprint:
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| Weeks 8-11: August 17-21, 2026 August 24-28, 2026 August 31-Sept 4, 2026 September 8-11, 2026 Approximately 12 hours per week, including self-study | Module 3 (Design) – Acquisition Strategy Development Self-study work to include Sprint readings, assignments, and a module assessment in the learning portal; working with your team on the Threaded Case Scenario and the Live Digital Assignment; a 3-hour webinar for each sprint; and one 3-hour LDA peer evaluations and feedback webinar:
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| Weeks 12-15: September 14-18, 2026 October 5-9, 2026 October 13-16, 2026 October 19-23, 2026 Approximately 12 hours per week, including self-study | Module 4 (Build) – Contract Management and Execution Self-study work to include Sprint readings, assignments, and a module assessment in the learning portal; working with your team on the Threaded Case Scenario and the Live Digital Assignment; your individual Case Study Forum Assignments; your individual Shadowing Assignment; and a 3-hour webinar for each sprint:
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| Weeks 16-18: November 2-6, 2026 November 9-13, 2026 November 16-20, 2026 Approximately 12 hours per week, including self-study | Module 5 (Grow) – Change Leadership and Influence Self-study work, to include Sprint readings, assignments, and a module assessment in the learning portal; working with your team on the Threaded Case Scenario and the Live Digital Assignment; a 3-hour webinar for each sprint; and one 3-hour LDA group presentation webinar:
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| Weeks 18/19: November 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 2026 | Complete Post-Program Assessment in The Learning Hub |
| Week 19: November 25, 27, 2026 | Compute Final Grades [Facilitator & Admin Staff] |
| Week 20: December 1, 2026 Our hour, Virtual | Graduation |
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Our DITAP Graduates Say
“The instructors were great to work with and provided the teams and me with great feedback. I’m glad I was able to participate in DITAP!”
“I am thankful to have taken this class because now I will be prepared for digital service acquisitions. It’s coming and will be coming fast!”
“The instructors were amazing! The conversations and lessons added value. Resources were useful and appropriate.”
DITAP FAQs
Who needs to attend the DITAP training program?
Contracting personnel who are FAC-C Professional certified with at least 2 years of experience and who are assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds, or 12.201-1 for agencies who adopt the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Deviation, are required to attend the DITAP training program. FAC-COR Level II/III and FAC-P/PM Level II/III holders assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds, or 12.201-1 for agencies who adopt the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Deviation, are encouraged to attend DITAP training to create a cohesive team that fully understands how to buy digital services.
Acquisition workforce members seeking to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP), formerly FAC-C-DS, through the Credential Program managed by FAI must first successfully complete the DITAP Training Program; they may then apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP) through FAI.
To learn more about the DITAP program, visit the TechFAR Hub website.
Who authorized the DITAP program and who issues my credentials?
As part of the overall effort to increase expertise in buying technology, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), in concert with the U.S. Digital Service, now the U.S. DOGE Service, (USDS), issued a challenge several years ago through challenge.gov to create and pilot an innovative training and development program to teach contracting professionals how to buy digital services — thus the DITAP program was born. The program was subsequently opened to contracting officers’ representatives and project managers. OFPP and USDS will continue to evolve the curriculum in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) to ensure currency of content and integration of best practices.
Management Concepts will issue a DITAP certificate to students who successfully complete the DITAP training program. Students will then present the certificate to their agency ACM and/or FAI to receive credit for attending the training. Students who wish to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP), formerly FAC-C-DS, through FAI may use their certificate as proof that they have successfully completed the required training portion of the credential.
How does the Management Concepts DITAP program work?
This approximately 6-month specialized and immersive professional development experience teaches federal government acquisition professionals to design innovative and flexible procurements for IT and digital services. Students attend part-time and work in cohorts of up to 30 participants. The DITAP program focuses on procuring services such as human-centered design, iterative development methods, cloud, and X-as-a-service (XaaS). Along the way, students will learn how to become leaders and change ambassadors within their agencies. Successful completion of the entire program earns the student a DITAP Training Certificate and 80 CLPs, which can then be used to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP), formerly FAC-C-DS, through FAI.
Where are the DITAP sessions held?
The DITAP Program is delivered virtually by Management Concepts, via the Adobe Connect Platform. Students also complete self-directed assignments and group work in Management Concepts’ learning portal known as The Learning Hub.
Is the DITAP program available for teams?
Individuals can apply for the DITAP program through our website and Open Enrollment process and, if accepted, will be placed into cohorts of up to 30 students. For teams, we offer Private Group Training options scheduled specifically for your team. Call 888.545.8579 for details. Please note that DITAP is excluded from our Unlimited and Unlimited Plus Training Plans and our Training Credit Accounts.
What is the DITAP program price and what does that fee include?
The full 6-month program price is $7,250 per person if enrolling individually. The fee includes access to all course materials, orientation, webinars and virtual student presentation sessions, our online learning portal, our training and Admin team, and collaboration and networking opportunities. DITAP is also available for teams at a reduced rate. Travel, lodging, and per diem costs are not included in the fee. Upon successful completion of the full program, 80 CLPs and a DITAP Training Certificate will be provided. Please note that DITAP is excluded from our Unlimited and Unlimited Plus Training Plans and our Training Credit Accounts.
How do I enroll and pay?
You may apply through this website. Discounts are available for team or group training and can be scheduled through one of our representatives by calling 888.545.8579. Payment, which is due by the program launch date, can be made by government credit/purchase cards, purchase orders, or Government Training Forms such as an SF 182. Please note that DITAP is excluded from our Unlimited and Unlimited Plus Training Plans and our Training Credit Accounts.
What is your cancellation/withdrawal and refund policy?
Cancellations and Transfers
- Student substitutions are permitted at any time up to the start of the program.
- Fourteen days or more prior to the start of the program: no charges will be incurred for canceling or transfer of the program registration.
- Thirteen days or fewer prior to the start of the program: the full tuition is due. There is no credit available to transfer or refund. If rescheduling, an additional payment in the amount of the new registration will also be due.
Student No-Show
If a student fails to attend the program, the full tuition is due and there is no credit available to transfer or refund.
Refunds and Credits
Refunds are made upon request only for registrations canceled 14 calendar days or more prior to the program start date. Credits granted can be used for any future program or class.
Request More Information
We offer DITAP training options for individuals, teams of up to 20, and dedicated cohorts of 21–30.
To obtain an application form or get program details, complete this form or call 888.545.8571.