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Recordings of Past Free Acquisition & Contracting Classes

CON 1100 and DAU Credential Alignment: Strengthening the Foundation for Contracting and COR Excellence (Webinar)

Broadcast on May 14, 2026

As the federal acquisition workforce transitions to DAU’s credential-based model, foundational contracting education is more important than ever. This webinar introduces GSUSA’s CON 1100 course and explains how it aligns with DAU contracting foundational competencies while supporting broader credential pathways. Participants will also explore how strong contracting fundamentals enhance performance in DAU-credentialed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) roles. While GSUSA’s COR course is already DAU credentialed, this session demonstrates how CON 1100 strengthens acquisition literacy, improves oversight effectiveness, and reduces risk across the acquisition lifecycle. In addition, attendees will receive an update on GSUSA’s continued expansion of its DAU-aligned contracting curriculum. Courses aligned to CON 1200, CON 1300, and CON 1400 are currently under development and will build progressive competencies across the acquisition lifecycle. These offerings will complement CON 1100 and GSUSA’s credentialed COR program to provide agencies with a structured, aligned training pathway from foundational contracting knowledge through advanced acquisition application. Key Takeaways Understand how CON 1100 aligns with DAU foundational contracting competencies and credential pathways. Recognize how contracting fundamentals strengthen performance in DAU-credentialed COR roles. Identify how improved acquisition literacy reduces risk and enhances oversight effectiveness. Learn how GSUSA’s expanding CON 1200–1400 offerings support a structured acquisition training pathway.

Do You Need DITAP? FAC-C-DS Requirements for Digital Services (Webinar)

Broadcast on February 12, 2026

Buying digital services is different, and federal acquisition professionals are increasingly expected to lead procurements that support agile delivery, human-centered design (HCD), and faster modernization outcomes. Join Bruce Gay, an analytics and communications instructor at Graduate School USA, for an informational webinar that provides a clear, practical overview of the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) training program—an immersive, cohort-based development experience designed to help acquisition professionals strengthen digital acquisition capabilities and earn the FAC-C-DS (Digital Services) credential. During the webinar, you will learn who DITAP is for, what the program experience looks like, the expected time commitment, and what you’ll be able to do differently after completion, especially when managing digital services contracting efforts that require deeper technical and vendor oversight skills. Whether you’re exploring DITAP for the first time or preparing to manage higher-impact digital services contracts, this session will help you understand the pathway, the expectations, and the practical benefits. Key Takeaways DITAP Made Simple: Learn what the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program is, why it exists, and how it supports stronger digital services acquisitions across government. Who Should Consider DITAP (and Why It Matters): Understand which federal roles benefit most from DITAP training, especially acquisition professionals supporting complex, higher-dollar digital services contracting efforts. What You’ll Actually Do in the Program: Get a clear picture of the DITAP experience, including cohort-based learning, hands-on assignments, and practical work products that build real acquisition confidence (not just theory). Practical Skills You Can Use Right Away: See how DITAP helps improve outcomes in market research, vendor evaluation, agile oversight, stakeholder engagement, and managing delivery risk. How to Plan for Success: Walk away with a clear understanding of expectations, time commitment, and how DITAP supports career growth and readiness for mission-critical digital programs.

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