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I took the exam once in 2025 and twice in 2026. Unfortunately, I have three unsuccessful attempts. What do you mean by three attempts in one year?
July 20, 2026

I took the exam once in 2025 and twice in 2026. Unfortunately, I have three unsuccessful attempts. What do you mean by three attempts in one year?

You may take an exam no more than three times in a 12-month period, with…
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Where can I find the certification requirements for my current position?
July 20, 2026

Where can I find the certification requirements for my current position?

Section I - Current Position Data of your Acquisition Career Record Brief (ACRB) shows the…
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I applied for an exam on September 30. Why is it still in a Pending Review status?
July 17, 2026

I applied for an exam on September 30. Why is it still in a Pending Review status?

Exam quota are allocated each fiscal year (FY). To allow sufficient processing time, we recommend…
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I failed the exam. When can I request another attempt?
July 17, 2026

I failed the exam. When can I request another attempt?

Per paragraph 10b of the DAU Training Policy, students may retake an exam no earlier…
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I have been approved take the PM or CON exam. How long do I have to schedule and take it?
July 17, 2026

I have been approved take the PM or CON exam. How long do I have to schedule and take it?

Students have 90 days from when they receive the "Authorization to Test" email from Pearson…
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My exam request was approved in AITAS. How long does it take to get my “Authorization to Test” from Pearson VUE?
July 17, 2026

My exam request was approved in AITAS. How long does it take to get my “Authorization to Test” from Pearson VUE?

It takes up to 24 hours once the exam request is approved in AITAS for…
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How do I apply for certification?
August 20, 2024

How do I apply for certification?

Active duty, US Army Reserve (USAR), and Army National Guard (ARNG) officers must request Functional…
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Do the certification standards change and if so, is my certification still valid?
August 20, 2024

Do the certification standards change and if so, is my certification still valid?

Yes, the certification standards can change. For the current certification requirements, see the DAU iCatalog…
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How do I obtain a certification waiver?
August 20, 2024

How do I obtain a certification waiver?

If an individual is unable to obtain their current position certification requirement within 24 months…
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How many months of education can I count towards experience for certification and what are the guidelines?
August 20, 2024

How many months of education can I count towards experience for certification and what are the guidelines?

In general, up to 12 months of education may be counted towards meeting the experience…
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Where can I download/print a copy of my DAWIA certificate?
August 9, 2024

Where can I download/print a copy of my DAWIA certificate?

• Log into CAMP with your CAC ( CAMP/CAPPMIS portal at https://apps.asc.army.mil/camp/. ) • In…
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How can I check the status of my acquisition certification request?
August 9, 2024

How can I check the status of my acquisition certification request?

In the Certification Management System (CMS) tab in CAPPMIS, you may view your application status…
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I am trying to upload my college transcripts to my CAPPMIS application (CMS). I have more than one transcript, but the system only allows me to upload one, what do I do?
August 9, 2024

I am trying to upload my college transcripts to my CAPPMIS application (CMS). I have more than one transcript, but the system only allows me to upload one, what do I do?

The CAPPMIS system only allows you to upload one document; so if multiple pages are…
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If individual does not pass the PM exam, do they have to retake any training?
April 4, 2024

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

AAW professionals who fail the required Program Management (PM) Certification Exam (PMT 4890V for Practitioner…
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Why are my historical Certifications not showing on my ACRB?
June 30, 2022

Why are my historical Certifications not showing on my ACRB?

Historical DAWIA certifications, achieved prior to the implementation of the "Back-to-Basics" (BtB) framework, can be…
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Can I count experience only to one Functional Area?
November 10, 2021

Can I count experience only to one Functional Area?

The same months of specialized acquisition experience used to obtain certification in one Acquisition Functional…
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For the acquisition functional areas that require an exam(s) for certification, how many chances do you get?
November 5, 2021

For the acquisition functional areas that require an exam(s) for certification, how many chances do you get?

    For the Contracting Certification Exam (CON 3990V) and the two Program Management certification…
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If individual does not pass the CON exam, do they have to retake any training?
October 26, 2021

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

AAW professionals who fail the required Contracting (CON) Certification Exam (CON 3990V) and have not…
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Does a workforce member need to be certified before they can apply for a credential?
September 13, 2021

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

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) credentials are separate and different from DAWIA certification. Army Acquisition Workforce…
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I received Acquisition certification from another DoD Agency. How can I get it added to my ACRB?
June 21, 2019

I received Acquisition certification from another DoD Agency. How can I get it added to my ACRB?

There is reciprocity among all Department of Defense (DoD) organizations with respect to DAWIA certifications.…
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I was denied certification; I was told that because I already have a certification in another career field, I could not use the same experience to obtain this certification. Where is this policy written?
June 11, 2019

I was denied certification; I was told that because I already have a certification in another career field, I could not use the same experience to obtain this certification. Where is this policy written?

Per the DACM Office's "Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification Policy for the Army Acquisition…
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If I am denied certification by a certifying official, do I have any recourse?
June 11, 2019

If I am denied certification by a certifying official, do I have any recourse?

Yes. The certification process allows an applicant who is denied certification by a certifying official…
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How can I add my FAC/FAI acquisition certification to my ACRB?
June 11, 2019

How can I add my FAC/FAI acquisition certification to my ACRB?

Certification issued by federal (non-DoD) organizations are not accepted, with one exception: the DACM Office…
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Is it possible to use education towards acquisition experience when trying to obtain certification?
June 11, 2019

Is it possible to use education towards acquisition experience when trying to obtain certification?

Yes, it is possible. Per the DACM Office's "Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification Policy…
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Why doesn’t the system allow me to apply for a certification outside of Functional Area?
June 11, 2019

Why doesn’t the system allow me to apply for a certification outside of Functional Area?

Per the DACM Office's "Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification Policy for the Army Acquisition…
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I am a Department of Army Military member, but not in an Acquisition billet. How do I apply for DAWIA certification?
June 11, 2019

I am a Department of Army Military member, but not in an Acquisition billet. How do I apply for DAWIA certification?

Per the DoDI 5000.66 and the DACM Office's "Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification Policy…
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I am a Department of Army Civilian but not in an acquisition position. How do I apply for DAWIA certification?
June 11, 2019

I am a Department of Army Civilian but not in an acquisition position. How do I apply for DAWIA certification?

Per the DoDI 5000.66 and the DACM Office's "Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification Policy…
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Where can I find the current listing of acquisition certification standards?
June 11, 2019

Where can I find the current listing of acquisition certification standards?

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU)'s iCatalog (https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx) is the official source for DAWIA certification standards…
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I no longer work for the Department of Army. How can I obtain a copy of my Acquisition Career Record Brief (ACRB), Certifications or Army Acquisition Corps membership records?
January 26, 2019

I no longer work for the Department of Army. How can I obtain a copy of my Acquisition Career Record Brief (ACRB), Certifications or Army Acquisition Corps membership records?

(1) If you still have a valid CAC, you can log into the Career Acquisition…
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What are Certifying Officials?
January 26, 2019

What are Certifying Officials?

Certifying Officials (COs) are AAW professionals assigned by the DACM Office to review, validate, and…
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What is Certification?
January 26, 2019

What is Certification?

Certification is the process through which it is determined that an individual meets the mandatory…
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I am required to be certified at the highest level for my position. Must I first obtain certification at the lower level?
July 11, 2013

I am required to be certified at the highest level for my position. Must I first obtain certification at the lower level?

NO. You only need to obtain the highest level certification. However, keep in mind that…
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