Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Continuous Learning (CL)

Acquisition Workforce (AWF) professionals perform a vital role in an evolving acquisition ecosystem. As such, AWF professionals must maintain a current knowledge base, develop critical thinking abilities, have an awareness of innovations and leading-edge technologies to achieve successful acquisition outcomes.

CL Policy Requirements

Acquisition Workforce (AWF) professionals holding a FAC-C, FAC-COR, or FAC-P/PM certification are required to earn a specified (minimum) number of continuous learning points (CLPs) every two years, beginning with the date of their current certification. Learn more about Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) Certifications.

CL Points Requirements

Certification

FAC C	FAC COR	FAC-P/PM
Level I: 80 CLPs Level II: 80 CLPs Level III: 80 CLPs	Level I: 8 CLPs Level II: 40 CLPs Level III: 40 CLPs	Level I: 80 CLPs Level II: 80 CLPs Level III: 80 CLPs

FAC-C-Digital Services ( FAC-C-DS) holders: 20 of the 80 mandatory CLPs must be achieved by “acquiring enhanced Digital Services“ knowledge

FAC-P/PM Information Technology ( FAC-P/PM-IT, see Attachment 4) holders: 20 of the 80 mandatory CLPs must be achieved by topics associated with the IT core-plus area.

CL Sample Activities

Training is just one means of achieving CLPs. Numerous acquisition-related learning activities are now accessible, designed to help AWF professionals stay up to date on new policies, processes, and technical and professional capabilities.

OJT Experiential Learning Opportunities = 1 CLP per hour of activity; maximum 20 CLPs per year	Coaching and Mentoring = 1 CLP per hour of activity; maximum 20 CLPs per year>	Try an innovative technique in your upcoming acquisition = Up to 3 CLPs	Open Opportunities - short term experiential project ( https://openopps.usajobs.gov/ ) = 1 CLP per hour of activity
Formal or Informal Training (such as FAI/DAU classroom or online courses) = 1 CLP per hour of instruction	Accredited Higher Education Courses (college courses) = Generally, 10 CLPs per semester or quarter hour	Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10 CLPs per CEU	Equivalency Exam = Same points as awarded for the course
Conferences, Seminars and training presentations = 1 CLP per hour, including preparation; maximum of 20 CLPs per year	Association Leadership Role = 1 CLP per hour; maximum of 20 CLPs per year	Professional License or Certification = 20 to 40 CLPs	Publication = 1 CLP per hour of material preparation; maximum of 20 CLPs per year

CL Developmental Assignment Examples

Tenure	CLPs	Tenure	CLPs
1 month 2 months 3 months	20 CLPs 30 CLPs 35 CLPs	6 months 9 months 12 months	45 CLPs 65 CLPs 80 CLPs

Developmental Assignments are based on learning achieved and length of assignment / detail

Questions - Contact your agency Acquisition Career Manager

Guides and Tools

Acquisition Gateway: A workspace for acquisition professionals and federal buyers to connect with resources, tools and each other to improve acquisition government-wide.

1102 Experience Development Tool: For contract professionals and their supervisors to identify and document participation in the most common 1102 job tasks, show areas where more experience is needed, and help identify knowledge gaps.

Open Opportunities: A government-wide program offering professional development opportunities to current federal employees and internships to students. Facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Federal Government.

P/PM Toolkit: For all acquisition workforce professionals, not just P/PMs, the toolkit is a knowledge base containing policies and guidance; training; resources; playbooks; communities of practice; and universities with PM certificates.

COR Toolkit: Is a knowledge base tool with a comprehensive set of links to policies, resources, training and communities of practice all in one place.

Contracting Professional's Career Roadmap: Provides contracting professionals and their supervisors with a guide to getting started in the 1102 career field.

FAI Media Library: A collection of video products, audio podcasts and lectures, and other selected material all relating to the challenges of acquisition in the federal workspace.