Recent News

Consider taking this overview of climate risk management for program managers. This new course explains climate science, the need to adapt to climate change hazards, steps program managers can take to mitigate risks and includes highlighted resources. After completing the post-assessment, program managers can earn one CLP.

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Federal Acquisition Institute and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) subject matter experts across federal civilian agencies updated the FAC-COR competency model. The revised model reflects the evolving environment of CORs and is better aligned with the current role of a COR.

We are pleased to announce the new Continuous Learning Individual Progress (CLIP) dashboard in the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) system. 

Important update! Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Federal Acquisition Certification Continuous Learning requirements are scheduled to go back into effect on May 1, 2022. Read OFFP’s latest Acquisition Flash to learn more.

FAI is pleased to announce a new online training course in FAI CSOD!. FAC-094 Improving Transparency in the Federal Marketplace: Digital Nonavailability Waivers is a 30 minute, web-based training worth .5 CLP. This course introduces the new digital waiver process for proposed nonavailability waivers under the Buy American Act and the role the new Made in America Office has in that process.

Two of FAI's online courses, FAC 063 Buy American statute and FAC 057 COR Refresher, have recently been updated and published. Register through FAI CSOD to ensure you stay aware of all the latest changes to policies and procedures. Earn 2 CLPs for each course.

The Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), in collaboration with GSA and interagency subject matter experts, have developed a new web-based training course, FAC-093 Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) that addresses gaps identified in the rapidly evolving SCRM landscape. This one-hour, one-CLP online course is available at FAI CSOD. 

FAI has urgent news about five (5) Online Training (OLT) Courses that had to be retired immediately due to Adobe Flash issues.

FAI recognizes the challenges associated with classroom training and in-person event cancellations, as organizations focus on continuity of operations. As a result, all Federal Acquisition Certifications (FAC) and Continuous Learning (CL) achievement requirements with a current status of February 1, 2020, are extended and are considered valid until further notice.