Services Acquisition Certificate Program

Get an in-depth view of planning, awarding, and administering performance-based service contracts.

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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Browse available training courses for employees and teams and register for those that align with your development goals.


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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 three-course program aligns with NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™) and CMBOK® competencies. Participants receive an electronic certificate after each completed course. A specialized digital badge is awarded upon completing all program requirements, recognizing completion of the Services Acquisition Certificate Program and DAU-aligned competencies achieved.

Learning Outcomes 1

How to be part of a highly qualified workforce capable of performing current and future services acquisition functions

Learning Outcomes 2

How to select, monitor, and administer performance-based contracts

Learning Outcomes 3

How to think critically and make better decisions when navigating the complex situations in government acquisitions

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Program Requirements

Courses

Courses
Course nameCourse IDDelivery methodsLengthTuition
Credits
Writing Performance Work Statements1079
Virtual
3 Days$1,35924/21/24
Performance-Based Service Acquisition1076
VirtualClassroom
5 Days$1,93940/35/40
Service Contract Labor Standards Statute Overview1162
Virtual
2 Days$1,33916/14/16

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Additional Certificate Program Information

  • Expiration: 3 years from the date earned
  • Restrictions: None
  • Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 80
  • Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 6.4

Save Time and Money with a Certificate Program Account

A prepaid Certificate Program Account offers substantial benefits for students and organizations.

Save Time and Money with a Certificate Program Account

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.

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