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.
Discover and Enroll
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 Requirements
Complete all program requirements within 3 years, attending all classes and passing any final exams (if applicable).
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Program Overview
This 4-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited, Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™), and the corresponding Contract Management Book of Knowledge® (CMBOK®) competencies and standards. After the successful completion of each individual course, you will be sent an electronic certificate of completion. Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a specialized digital badge identifying the IT Acquisition Certificate Program and the DAU-aligned competencies attained.
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 | |
| Emerging Technologies – Robotic Process Automation, RPA | 3800 | 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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Certificate Program FAQs
Acquisition and Contracting Certificate Programs Letter of Intent
Courses completed prior to submitting this Certificate Program Application may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to 3 years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.
Note: This Certificate Program Application is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.
