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Nov 10 2021
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Can I count experience only to one Functional Area?

By Ann Vaughan

    In order to request certification, AAW professionals must clearly document how they meet the Functional Area specialized experience on their ACRB, ORB, or SRB. Civilians must submit a…

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Nov 10 2021
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Can prior years’ experience count towards the eight-year experience requirement to get certified?

By Ann Vaughan

    Yes, AAW professionals may count acquisition experience attained before 01 February 2022 (when the Back-to Basics framework was officially implemented) towards their certification.

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Nov 05 2021
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What do we do if we are currently pursuing certification?

By Ann Vaughan

    Acquisition certification standards are published annually and maintained on the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) website. The DAU Interactive Catalog (iCatalog) (https://icatalog.dau.edu/) is the official source of certification standards….

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Nov 05 2021
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For PM practitioner exam, how many chances do you get?

By Ann Vaughan

    There’s a waiting period before the exam can be taken again. Additional details will be forthcoming from the PM FIT. We do not have this information from the…

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Nov 05 2021
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What about those of us who have certifications in multiple Functional Areas?

By Ann Vaughan

    All certifications, primary, secondary and tertiary will be transitioned in accordance with the business rules determined at the DoD level. This varies depending on the Functional Area.  …

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Oct 26 2021
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What happens if they exhaust all their options? Is there a potential an employee could be removed from the AWF or federal government if they fail the exam and have exceeded their certification grace period?

By Ann Vaughan

    Yes. All acquisition-coded positions have a primary certification requirement, which is identified by an acquisition position category and certification level assigned to the position. The Functional Area and…

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Oct 26 2021
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If individual does not pass the exam, do they have to retake any training?

By Ann Vaughan

For individuals who do not pass the exam, Agencies will determine any required remedial actions to include retaking training, mandatory time between subsequent attempts, and Agency “counseling,” etc.. After the…

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Oct 26 2021
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How many times can an individual take the exam?

By Ann Vaughan

DoD allows for the exam to be taken no more than three times in a 12 month period, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. Agencies may set local…

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Oct 26 2021
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What is the passing score?

By Ann Vaughan

Individuals must obtain a score of 70% or higher to pass the Contracting Certification Exam, CON 3990V.  

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Oct 26 2021
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Do I need to be certified in contracting to be credentialed?

By Ann Vaughan

No, you do not have to be certified in contracting to be credentialed. Credentials may be taken independent of certification so long as you meet any necessary class pre-requisites for…

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Oct 26 2021
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Why is CON being structured differently than the other Functional Areas?

By Ann Vaughan

    The Contracting Functional Integrated Team led by OSD(AS&S) Defense Pricing and Contracting with composition from subject matter experts from across the Services and Defense Agencies determined that the…

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Sep 13 2021
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Does a workforce member need to be certified before they can apply for a credential?

By Ann Vaughan

    No. Credentials can be taken before, during, or after certification training requirements are complete. Please remember that certification is a condition of employment for the position and should…

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Sep 13 2021
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Please explain the grace period structure.

By Ann Vaughan

    Upon assignment to an acquisition-coded position, AAW professionals, except those filling Key Leadership Positions (KLPs), must meet their respective Functional Area’s certification level requirements within the prescribed grace…

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Sep 13 2021
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Will my position retain its Army Acquisition Workforce status after the Back-to-Basics transition?

By Ann Vaughan

    Individuals should consult with their supervisor and organizational G1 point of contact with any questions regarding position coding.  

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Sep 13 2021
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What do employees do if they can’t get into courses and their certification is due in October? Should an extension be submitted?

By Ann Vaughan

The DACM Office recently published an extension waiver to extend the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification grace period an additional 12 months, retroactive to 01 April 2021. That…

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Sep 23 2020
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What happens to those personnel who are already certified in an area that is not one of the 6 core competencies? Will they be required to get certified in one of the 6 core competencies?

By Ann Vaughan

    Legacy certification achievements will remain in CAPPMIS under the Certification Management System (CES) module. From February 2022 forward, the ACRB will only display transitioned certifications and certifications achieved…

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Sep 23 2020
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Will this change incorporate less time in the classroom and more on the job type of training?

By Ann Vaughan

    Yes. All of the functional areas will have a reduction in the amount of training required for certification once BtB is implemented. Additionally, DAU has moved towards more…

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Sep 23 2020
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Is the 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) requirement still in effect after Back to Basics?

By Ann Vaughan

    AAW professionals are required by DODI 5000.66 and DACM policy to attain a minimum of 80 Continuous Learning Points by the end of the two-year cycle, which runs…

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Sep 23 2020
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What does this mean for those already certified?

By Ann Vaughan

    AAW members should check their ACRB for acquisition coding information and transitioned certifications. In many cases, a legacy certification achievement allowed the certification to be transitioned in the…

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