DSMC-Executive Program Management Courses PM Courses That Meet Statutory Requirements PMT 401 Program Manager’s Course – 10 weeks PMT 402 Executive Program Manager’s Course – 4 weeks Focus Analytical thinking, critical thinking and decision making; leading in an acquisition environment; discover & develop best business practices; reflection and life-long learning Improve acquisition outcomes by enabling PMs, PEOs and their deputies to reflect, learn, and adapt. [Participants create a Learning Plan tailored to their unique needs.] Performance Goal Through case study method, strengthen analysis, critical thinking and decision-making skills to lead large, complex acquisition programs or portfolios Integrate insights and learning from senior leaders, DAU faculty and peer discussions to define a strategy and Action Plan to improve program outcomes Themes Critically analyze contemporary acquisition program challenges and dilemmas Apply a broad cross section of knowledge of the acquisition environment and experience Deepen understanding of acquisition principles and practices Create an environment that nurtures the exercise of leadership and innovation throughout the organization Adapt best practices and lessons learned gleaned from experience and training to solve new, unique challenges Plan strategically, informed by program and program office needs, resources, and industrial base capabilities Engage stakeholders constructively -- customers and senior leaders in industry and across the DoD enterprise Components Student-centered case analysis & discussion Speakers, team projects, and leadership simulations Electives & individual development program Peer & faculty feedback Distinguished Guest Conversationalists Seminar & small group discussions led by subject matter experts Electives and individual development program Peer and faculty feedback Prerequisites PMT 352B (for PMs) and DAWIA Level III certification in any career field [or industry equiv] DAWIA Level III certification in PM and PMT 401 [or industry equiv] Target Audience GS 14-15, NH-04, O-5, O-6 w/ potential to become MDAP/MAIS PMs; for breadth of perspectives, 20% of class can be from career fields other than PM. DSMC; West, South, Mid-West Regions GS-15, NH-04, SES; O-6, O-7: within 6 months of assignment as PEO, DPEO, PM, or DPM of a specific ACAT I or ACAT II program DSMC, Fort Belvoir VA only

DSMC-Executive Programs — Non-Statutory Courses PM and Acq Courses for Post-Level III Leaders PMT 400 Program Manager’s Skills Course 9.5 days ACQ 404 Systems Acquisition Mgmt Course for GOs/Flags/SESs -- 4.5 Days ACQ 405 Executive Refresher Course -- 8.5 Days Focus Program Manager as Change Agent Achieving strategic success as a senior acquisition leader Program leadership and success is a team sport Performance Goal Using latest acquisition guidance and proven practices, PMs develop a plan for change and implement it when they return to their organizations. Provide senior acquisition leaders with latest acquisitions policies and OSD initiatives and opportunity to learn from their peers in regards to lessons learned Strengthen acquisition leaders’ cross-functional knowledge base and system-level understanding Themes Refresh knowledge of policy, best practices and lessons learned Review own strengths and close gaps in knowledge & skills Reflect on roles & responsibilities as acquisition leaders Exchange & reinforce learning w/ peers Develop a Plan For Change Latest acquisition policies and OSD initiatives Current national fiscal and political environment Reflect on roles & responsibilities as senior acquisition leaders Refresh knowledge of policy, best practice and lessons learned Review own strengths and gaps in knowledge & skills Reinforce the learning of their peers Components “How to”-oriented lessons led by subject matter experts Seminar and small group discussions Creative and critical thinking framework Senior OSD leader discussions Facilitated and interactive discussions of lessons learned Panel discussions Senior leader networking opportunities Refresher seminars with experts Distinguished Guest Conversations Small Group Discussions Peer-reviewed approach/plan for organizational leadership challenge Prerequisites PMT 352B; DAWIA Level III cert in Prog Mgmt [industry equiv] . Recommended: PMT 401 Any DAWIA Level III cert [industry equiv] Target Audience GS-14, NH-03/04, O-5 ; industry equivalent DSMC, Fort Belvoir VA only SESs; O-7 thru O-9; Industry VPs GS-15, NH-04; O-6; industry equivalent

DSMC-Executive Programs — On-line Courses CLM 005 Industry Proposals & Communication CLM 051 Time Management CLM 055 Program Leadership CLM 056 Portfolio Management Performance Goal Identify actions that the government can take to create and environment conducive to industry developing better, more affordable solutions. Identify actions which help the learner establish a more productive work-life balance Identification of key leadership attributes for successful Acquisition Program Managers Identify concepts and practices of Portfolio Management as it occurs in the DOD environment Themes Budget realities Steps to building better buying power for the government Industry-government communications Basics of Time Management Identification of” time thieves” Develop an analytical framework to re-balance of life-work paradigm Identify important leadership competencies Analyze key attributes of successful Program Managers Tips on self-assessment of PM leadership skills Proven practices of Portfolio Management within DoD acquisition programs Simple and complex techniques and tools to employ proven practices Prerequisite None. None Target Audience Intended for any member of the acquisition workforce Intended for aspiring and current Program Managers in the DoD acquisition workforce Aimed at DoD Program Managers who have assumed leadership role of multiple programs/projects # Hours to complete 3 1 1.5