Defense Acquisition Workforce Continuous Learning Program
Policy & Guidance
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DoD Instruction 5000.66 establishes the standard that Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position. Members are encouraged to set a goal of achieving 40 CLPs within any 12-month period.
DOD Acquisition Workforce Members: It is each member's responsibility to meet the goal of 40 CLPs each year or the mandatory requirement of 80 CLPs within two years. Each person will identify and discuss with his or her supervisor during an annual review the types of continuous learning activities to pursue. Individuals should also verify records to ensure accomplishment of continuous learning requirements have been recorded.
Supervisors: Supervisors play a key role in continuous learning. They:
- Ensure, within organizational workload and funding constraints, that individuals are provided duty time for planned continuous learning activities
- Permit telework for continuous learning Web-based training, as appropriate
- Ensure that annual Individual Development Plans or comparable documents prepared for their personnel include opportunities for participating in continuous learning activities
- Document workforce members' records for completion of continuous learning requirements
Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA): The Director ensures that implementation of the Continuous Learning policy for DCAA workforce members is in accordance with continuing education standards established for auditors by the Government Accountability Office, and consistent with existing procedures and practices for meeting the current standards of the agency.
Components:
- The Components implement procedures that provide appropriate continuous learning activities for their acquisition workforce members
- Provide funding for Component-sponsored continuous learning activities
- Ensure and maintain records as appropriate to determine compliance
- Take appropriate action for non-compliance
- Report metrics to include compliance rate, as may be required
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