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.

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

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.