How do I get a Dawia certification?

For example, earning DAWIA Level II certification in program management requires approximately 163 hours of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) online courses, 36 hours of facilitated online training and five days in the DAU classroom. Online courses must be completed within a 60-day window.

What is the Dawia certification?

Answer: The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) is a standard curriculum that requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish and secure education, training, requirements, and courses for the civilian and military workforce.

Can contractors get Dawia certification?

No – As DAWIA only applies to the DoD AT&L workforce, DAU is not aware of any source to certify contractors or other personnel employed by private sector firms. In the event that you obtain a federal position, training completed as a contractor may then be turned in to receive credit towards DAWIA certification.

What can I do with a Level III Dawia certification?

Level III DAWIA certification in another acquisition functional 2 years in program management with cost, schedule and performance responsibilities 2 years in a program office for system development and acquisition or similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a PM, PEO, DCMA program integrator, or supervisor of shipbuilding).

Is there a Dawia certification program for contractors?

No – These programs are specifically designed to aid in satisfying DAWIA certification requirements. As DAWIA only applies to DoD Acquisition personnel, DAU is unable to extend equivalency/fulfillment options to contractors and non-DoD federal personnel.

Is the FAC-C equivalent to The DAWIA certification?

A current and valid Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification is considered to be equivalent to a FAC-C at the same certification level, however a FAC-C does not necessarily meet the requirements for DAWIA. Reciprocity will be determined by DoD on an individual basis.

Can you get Dawia certification as an APF?

No – DAWIA certifications are only available to DoD employees, military and (APF) civilians assigned to an acquisition coded position as well as select military officers whose career development will include assignment to acquisition coded positions.