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FAC-P/PM Required Competencies Professional Certification accepted as fulfillment for training Training
(Applicants may substitute similar courses from training providers other than those listed below.)
Acquisition:A solid understanding in the concepts of basic acquisition enabling the individual to:
  • Explain the requirements development process;
  • Define concept selection;
  • Recognize technology development process; and
  • Perform a business strategy for market research (FAR Parts 10 and 12) including socio-economic considerations
 None A minimum of 24 hours of coursework in basic acquisition covering the competencies listed, or completion of one of the following courses or equivalent:

HHSU:Basic COTR Training (5-days)
HHSU:Basic Simplified Acquisition (5-days)
FAI:CON 100 – Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (5-days)
DAU:CON 110 – Mission Support Planning (40-hours Online)
Project Management: An understanding of the tools, processes and concepts of basic project management that enable the individual to:
  • Prepare project components to the task level in preparation for developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Define requirements in terms of performance-based outcomes, where appropriate;
  • Recognize the role of an estimate in Total Ownership Cost (TOC)/Life Cycle Cost process;
  • Recognize the risk and opportunity management process;
  • Recognize systems life cycle management concepts used for information systems;
  • Recognize the need for a comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) program; and
  • Recognize the need to implement alternative logistics support.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

OR

Master’s Certificate in Project Management

OR

Project Management Professional
(PMP) 		A minimum of 24 hours of coursework in basic project management covering the competencies listed, or completion of the following coursework or equivalent:

HHSU:Introduction to Project Management for Project and Program Managers (3-days)
OR
DAU:CLE 017 - Technical Planning (Online) 3 CLPs
CLM 013 – Work Breakdown Structure (Online) 6 CLPs
CLM 021 – Intro to Reducing TOC (Online) 3 CLPs
CLE 003 – Technical Reviews (Online) 3 CLPs
CLM 047 – Fiscal and Physical Accountability (Online) 2 CLPs
CLM 031 – Improved Statements of Work T&E (Online) 4 CLPs
CLE 001 – Value Engineering – Logistics Spt (Online) 3 CLP
Leadership: Experience and knowledge of how to employ effective leadership and interpersonal skills to include:
  • Effective oral and written communications;
  • Understanding of the functions of membership in a working group or project oriented team;
  • Customer service;
  • Conflict management; and
  • Accountability.
 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

OR

Master’s Certificate in Project Management

OR

Project Management Professional
(PMP) 		A minimum of 16 hours of coursework in employing effective leadership and interpersonal skills and covering the competencies listed, or completion of the following courses or equivalent.

HHSU: Change Management: A Leadership Tool (1-day) AND Conflict Management Skills (1-day)

Government Specific:Knowledge of government-specific contract and project management regulations and best practices that prepares the individual to:
  • Become aware of a process by which the efforts of all acquisition personnel are integrated through a comprehensive plan;
  • Recognize a need for the Project/Program Manager to participate in pre-award actions required by acquisition planning (FAR Part 7.1);
  • Recognize the need for a comprehensive program specification and requirements statement that fully and correctly define the program;
  • Recognize the need to formulate a source selection plan that allows for best value selection from competitive solicitations;
  • Recognize the need for establishment of negotiated baseline of performance;
  • Recognize the need to oversee application of Total Life Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM); and
  • Discuss Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control (OMB Circular A-123) and Capital Asset Planning (OMB Exhibit 300).
None A minimum of 24 hours of coursework that is government-specific and covers the competencies listed, or the completion of the following course or equivalent.

FAI: Government Specific Capstone Course for FAC-P/PM Level I (5-days)

Earned Value Management and Cost Estimates: An understanding of the concepts, tools, and processes in Earned Value Management (EVM) and preparing cost estimates that enable the individual to:
  • Recognize EVM policies, methodologies, and software for performance measurement of programs;
  • Identify management techniques;
  • Recognize the need for an Integrated Baseline Review process;
  • Recognize allocation of funds within appropriation categories and use of funds from each appropriation;
  • Identify the information system for financial management reporting; and
  • Be knowledgeable of a cost estimating process, methods, techniques, analytical principles, data, confidence bands, specialized costing, application of OMB A-94, Guidelines and Discount Rates for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Federal Programs, and management applications.
Master’s Certificate in Project Management

OR

Project Management Professional
(PMP)		 A minimum of 24 hours in Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost estimates training, or completion of the following course.

HHSU: Introduction to Earned Value Management and Cost Estimating (3-days)

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