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Updated FAC-C (Professional) Continuous Learning Requirements

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has updated FAC-C (Professional) Continuous Learning requirements, effective immediately. Review key changes and available CL resources.

Acquisition Workforce Spotlight: Ryan Williams, Federal Aviation Administration

1. How long have you worked with the Federal Aviation Administration, and what was your background before your current position?

Discover Innovate to Win

A practical approach to developing the knowledge needed to think creatively, work collaboratively, and drive meaningful change as a member of the federal acquisition workforce.

FAI CSOD Innovate to Win How To Video and Guidance.

The FAC-C (Professional) Exam - Your Questions Answered

A key component of FAC-C Modernization is a Contracting Certification Exam that will be required for new contracting professionals who have not previously held any FAC-C or DAWIA certification. The exam, which will become available in July 2023, covers the competencies required for initial readiness for Contracting Professionals. FAI has received many questions about the exam and has developed a new FAC-C Exam FAQs Video to assist the contracting workforce.

Acquisition Today - 2023

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Acquisition Excellence 2023 Awards

Acquisition is a catalyst to support critical public priorities such as domestic sourcing, supply chain risk management, and much more! Our acquisition workforce is the most important part of our acquisition system, so it’s especially important to support them. The Acquisition, Program Management, Small Business Excellence Awards recognize acquisition professionals who contribute to outstanding improvements in acquisition throughout the federal government.

Acquisition Workforce Spotlight: William Milline, Department of Veterans Affairs

1. How long have you worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and what was your background before your current position?

Office of Federal Procurement Policy Issues FAC-C Modernization Memo

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is modernizing the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). Beginning on Feb. 1, 2023, the new framework will transform how contracting professionals are managed and trained to support the federal procurement mission.

Read the policy here

Updated FAI Student Training Guidebook Released

Bookmark the FAI Student Training Guidebook! The guidebook is a resource for federal civilian agency acquisition workforce students, acquisition career and training managers, training and development vendors, and others who participate in Federal Acquisition Certification training. The guidebook ensures that all parties are fully aware of FAI's policies and expectations for their training.

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