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This action-based learning course provides an overview of the competencies and skills needed to lead in an acquisition environment. Experiential activities include role playing, simulation, communication, and critical-thinking exercises; a leadership challenge; and completion of a 360° feedback instrument and executive coaching to develop action plans related to the feedback. Participants will learn to apply strategies for leading up, down, and across in an acquisition organization. |
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Objectives |
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Target Attendees |
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This class is for civilians (GS 13-15) and military (Military O5-O6) in supervisory positions, level III certified (any career field/path) and have at least 3 years of acquisition experience serving in a level III coded position. Industry and allied participants are eligible to attend and are encouraged to register on a space-available basis. |
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Prerequisite(s) |
Level III certification in at least one acquisition career fieldAt least 3 years of Level III experience
Recommended:Industry and allied participants should have at least three 3 years of Level III-equivalent acquisition experience |
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Predecessor Course(s)
(Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.) |
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Predecessor Course Title |
PDS Code |
Accepted Until |
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None |
None |
None |
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Course Length |
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4 class days preceded by approximately 4 hours of precourse work |
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Additional Course Information |
| Delivery Mode |
Resident |
| Equivalent Courses |
None |
| ACE Recommended Credits |
N/A |
| PDS Code |
AC1 |
| Additional Public Information |
YES
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Continuous Education Units |
3.1 |
| Continuous Learning Points |
31 |
| Reservist Retirement Points |
0 |
| Historical Allocations |
Coming Soon |
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Notes |
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Participants completing the 450 Acquisition Management (ACQ) series should complete them in the following sequence: ACQ 450, ACQ 452, ACQ 453 and ACQ 451 |
