Quick Reference Guide

This quick reference guide provides you with helpful tips as you plan and navigate your acquisition career: how to look up the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements for your primary Acquisition Functional Area (AFA) and current position; request DAWIA certification; create an Individual Development Plan (IDP); request and earn Continuous Learning Points (CLPs); explore acquisition training, education, and career development opportunities; and complete other important steps.