Limited seats available in upcoming Fundamentals of Acquisition Management courses Published July 9, 2012 Air Force Materiel Command WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology has limited seats available in upcoming FAM 103: Fundamentals of Acquisition Management courses. This is one of AFIT's most important classes for the acquisition community. The course is a fulfillment for ACQ101 for those acquisition workforce members. FAM 103 is required (by SAF/AQHD) for all new 61BX, 61CX, 61DX, 62XX, and 63XX officers and cross-flow officers into these career fields. The course is also required for all civilian 1101 PAQ interns that are new to weapon system acquisition. The course is offered on a space available basis and centrally funded to other military career fields and civilian job series that are acquisition coded. FAM 103 has four graded measurements which includes three multiple choice tests and one three-week long group exercise. Students who complete the course will be awarded 114 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs). The first week of FAM 103 focuses on basic project management skills based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge from the Project Management Institute. The remainder of the course provides students an overview of the entire weapon system acquisition process using key DoD and Air Force level documents, as well as Air Force specific processes and methodologies. The course also covers information on the various functional disciplines required to execute an acquisition program. In addition, the course includes instruction on other topics such as teaming, communication, ethics and the Acquisition Professional Development Program. There are several seats available in each class offering listed below. Register now to secure a seat in this course and also earn 114 CLPs: - 12R starts July 16 and ends August 2 - 12S starts August 6 and ends August 23 - 12T starts August 13 and ends August 30 - 12U starts September 4 and ends September 21 - 12V starts September 10 and ends September 27 AFIT also offers a variety of other acquisition courses as well. Those needing a top-level overview of the challenges and initiatives impacting acquisition and logistics should consider registering for SYS 281: Air Force Acquisition & Sustainment. Those involved in the depot process should look at the new Critical Chain Project Management Foundational Concepts course (LOG 238) that provides a wealth of practical applications. Life Cycle Risk Management (SYS 208) is another excellent course that helps students evaluate risk management in the workplace. AFIT offers a myriad of resources and options available to those needing acquisition CLPs. Course offerings are open to officers, enlisted, and civilians alike and are delivered through both live instruction and student-paced web formats. Go to http://www.afit.edu/index.cfm (AFIT Main Menu) or https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/afitnow/ to view course offerings and to register for classes. Questions about AFIT/LS courses should be directed to the email help desk at: afit.lscoursemanagers@afit.edu.