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LIST OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COLLEGE (IRMC)
FY-96 COURSES
1.
1. Advanced Information Systems Acquisition. This course is a four week program
intended for members of the Acquisition Workforce. Students in this course develop high
level skills in Information Technology (IT) and acquisition management through an integrated
program of readings, seminars, case studies, and a simulated IT acquisition that includes
extensive hands-on use of current project management tools. Areas of study include analysis
and planning, the IT procurement process, oversight, and the unique characteristics of
information technology. During a one day field study, students assess the process and impact
of DoD information technology acquisition activities at a selected organization. In addition to
mastering the competencies of this career field, graduates of this course develop the teamwork
and critical thinking skills needed in today's acquisition workforce. Candidates should be in
the paygrade of GS 13-15 or 0-4 to 0-6. Course offerings are as follows:
IRM 303-005
3 - 28 Jun 96
IRM 303-006
08 Jul - 02 Aug 96
IRM 303-702
08 Jul - 02 Aug 96
IRM 303-007
5 - 30 Aug 96
IRM 303-001
2 - 27 Sep 96
2.
Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition. This course is a 14 day program intended
for intermediate-level acquisition professionals. This course provides a comprehensive
overview of the systems acquisition, technical and business processes related to information
systems. The course also presents the acquisition management integrations process that ties
the various functional elements of information systems acquisition together. The course goal
is to develop knowledgeable, competent mid-level managers capable of actively participating
in the planning, organizing, directing and controlling defense information systems acquisition
programs. Candidates should be in the paygrade of GS 9-12 or 0-3 to 0-4 and have completed
some prior training or experience in the acquisition field. Course offerings are as follows:
IRM 201-6 3 - 20 Jun 96
IRM 201-7 3 - 20 Sep 96
3.
Advanced Software Acquisition Management. This course is a 14 day program that
focuses on all key competencies established for software acquisition professionals and uses in-
depth study of real and hypothetical software acquisition cases from within the DoD to
include C4I, AIS, and MCCR.
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