Business Acumen Certificate Program
Learners will work to master a wide range of business acumen competencies, including organizational, cost, and financial planning, critical and strategic thinking, negotiation strategies, and analytics to solve problems.
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.
Choose a Program
Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs.
Enroll in Program
Submit a Certificate Program Application to learn more about our programs. Submitting this form doesn’t oblige you to take any courses.
Select and Register
Browse our website to explore our essential training courses for employees and team development, along with available dates.
Complete
Complete all program requirements within 3 years of starting your first course. Attend all classes and pass any final exams (if applicable).
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Program Overview
This four-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited, Contract Management Standard™ Publication (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 Business Acumen Certificate Program and the NCMA-aligned competencies attained, and the DAU-equivalency (if applicable).
Learning Outcomes 1
How to enhance critical thinking skills
Learning Outcomes 2
Ways to improve analytical and data analysis skills
Learning Outcomes 3
How to hone business acumen
Learning Outcomes 4
How to evolve from tactical to strategic thinking
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Program Requirements
Courses
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQ 315: Understanding Industry (Business Acumen) | 1315 | 4.5 Days | $1,569 | 38/31.5/36 | |
| Critical Thinking for Problem Solving | 4060 | 3 Days | $1,429 | 24/21/24 | |
| From Tactical to Strategic Thinking | 4062 | 2 Days | $1,149 | 16/14/16 | |
| Introduction to Analytics | 4601 | 3 Days | $1,409 | 24/21/24 |
Additional Certificate Program Information
- Expiration: 3 years from the date earned
- Restrictions: None
- Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 102
- Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 8.9
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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 three 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.
