Course Description:
This course examines the role senior leaders play in the successful acquisition of information services and technologies to achieve organizational strategic objectives. It employs a life cycle management approach through exploration of statutory and regulatory policies, acquisition strategies, requirements management, analysis of alternatives, design and performance measurement issues, and implementation and sustainment considerations that directly impact IT acquisition.  Acquisition best practices are considered as well as numerous acquisition issues including Share-in-Savings, Performance Based Contracting, modular contracting, the broadened availability of commercial items, the use of more flexible selection procedures and procurement vehicles, and contract administration.  Guest speakers from government and industry round out the course with the latest in policy updates and how to maximize productivity in the contractor-government acquisition environment. 

Recommended Attendance:
This course is appropriate for middle to senior information technology professionals and project leaders seeking a greater understanding of the information technology acquisition process and its relationship to achieving agency strategic business objectives.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze agency information technology strategies, methods, and plans and recommend changes to increase the likelihood that acquisition will fully meet agency mission objectives.