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.
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 3-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (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 Services Acquisition Certificate Program and the DAU-aligned competencies attained.
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
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Performance Work Statements | 1079 | 3 Days | $1,179 | 24/21/24 | |
| Performance-Based Service Acquisition | 1076 | 5 Days | $1,599 | 40/35/40 | |
| Service Contract Labor Standards Statute Overview | 1162 | 2 Days | $1,099 | 16/14/16 |
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.
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.
