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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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.
DITAP Learning Journey Map
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Who Attends
DITAP is designed for acquisition workforce members assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds. 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.
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How It Works
The DITAP program incorporates self-directed, guided, and applied learning; classroom instruction; case studies; shadowing; guest speakers; and hands-on skill building through a live digital group project. Successful completion gives students the option to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP) through FAI’s Credential Program.
New Cohort Forming Now
Enrollment in the DITAP training program is by application. Before you apply, please review the dates for the virtual events (3 classroom sessions, 8 webinars, and 2 facilitator office hours) to confirm you have no conflicts. See 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, self-directed learning activities, assessments, surveys, and assignments.
DITAP OE Cohort 201420003 | Start: Wednesday Sept 25, 2024 | Finish: Tuesday April 22, 2025 |
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Program launch | Wednesday Sept 25, 2024 | Tuesday October 1, 2024 |
Participants get access to learning portal via email and complete the Technology Orientation & Scavenger Hunt — self-study | Wednesday Sept 25, 2024 | Friday Sept 27, 2024 |
Participants complete the pre-program work in student portal (readings, pre-program assessment, DiSC assessment, pre-program survey) — self-study | Wednesday Sept 25, 2024 | Tuesday October 1, 2024 |
Classroom Session 1: Orientation — live virtual event | Monday October 7, 2024 | Friday October 11, 2024 |
Release 1: Digital Services in 21st Century Government | Tuesday October 15, 2024 | Friday November 8, 2024 |
Iteration 1.A: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday October 22, 2024 | Tuesday October 22, 2024 |
Iteration 1.B: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday November 5, 2024 | Tuesday November 5, 2024 |
Release 2: What Are You Buying? | Tuesday November 12, 2024 | Friday December 13, 2024 |
Iteration 2.A: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday November 19, 2024 | Tuesday November 19, 2024 |
Iteration 2.B: Facilitator Office Hours — live virtual event | Tuesday December 3, 2024 | Tuesday December 3, 2024 |
Classroom Session #2 — live virtual event | Monday December 16, 2024 | Friday December 20, 2024 |
Release 3: How Do You Buy? | Monday December 23, 2024 | Friday January 24, 2025 |
Iteration 3.A: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday January 7, 2025 | Tuesday January 7, 2025 |
Iteration 3.B: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday January 21, 2025 | Tuesday January 21, 2025 |
Release 4: Awarding & Administering Digital Service Contracts | Monday January 27, 2025 | Friday February 21, 2025 |
Iteration 4.A: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday February 4, 2025 | Tuesday February 4, 2025 |
Iteration 4.B: Facilitator Office Hours — live virtual event | Tuesday February 18, 2025 | Tuesday February 18, 2025 |
Classroom Session #3 — live virtual event | Monday March 3, 2025 | Friday March 7, 2025 |
Release 5: Leading Change | Monday March 10. 2025 | Friday April 4, 2025 |
Iteration 5.A: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday March 18, 2025 | Tuesday March 18, 2025 |
Iteration 5.B: Guided Learning Webinar — live virtual event | Tuesday April 1, 2025 | Tuesday April 1, 2025 |
Complete post-program assessment in student portal | Monday April 7, 2025 | Friday April 11, 2025 |
Receive final grade/complete program | Tuesday April 15, 2025 | Friday April 18, 2025 |
Graduation — live virtual event | Tuesday April 22, 2025 | Tuesday April 22, 2025 |
DITAP FAQs
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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.