Strategic Information Technology Acquisition (ITA)

Academic Year
Class No.
Description
Section
Start Date
End Date
Location/Format
AY07-08
1160
ITA
07
9/15/2008
12/1/2008
Distributed Learning
AY08-09
1290
ITA
01
10/6/2008
10/10/2008
Cancelled
AY08-09
1291
ITA
02
12/15/2008
12/19/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY08-09
1292
ITA
03
3/9/2009
3/13/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY08-09
1293
ITA
04
5/4/2009
5/8/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY08-09
1294
ITA
05
5/4/2009
7/24/2009
Distributed Learning
AY08-09
1295
ITA
06
6/15/2009
6/19/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY08-09
1296
ITA
07
8/10/2009
8/14/2009
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY08-09
1297
ITA
08
9/21/2009
12/11/2009
Distributed Learning

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.  The course includes guest speakers from government and industry 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.