FPM 231 - Applications in Project and Program Management

This course provides the foundation for effective requirements development, systems management, and introduction to the life cycle of federal government projects and satisfies the Requirements Development and Management Processes, Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluation, and Life Cycle Logistics performance outcomes necessary for the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the mid-Level. The course prepares Federal project managers to lead and manage medium-sized, moderate-risk Federal investments and introduces topics to; Illustrate the federal acquisition process and the key planning documentation used by program managers; Analyze the role of the program manager in developing and managing requirements; Discuss key technical management processes and tools used in systems engineering; Evaluate the importance of the test and evaluation process in acquisition decisions; Discuss the application of Total Life-Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM), and Create on-the-job (OTJ) action plans.