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Small Business Professional Credential

THIS CREDENTIAL IS CURRENTLY UNDER MAINTENANCE AND UNAVAILABLE FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS.

Learn the importance of being involved early in the acquisition process. Expand your knowledge of small business legislation, policies, practices, and procedures within the DoD acquisition landscape. Tailored and “strongly encouraged” for small business professionals, but also intended for other members of the acquisition workforce. You will gain valuable insights into small business vision, goals and contributions within the DoD as well as discuss success stories and their impact. You will also learn about business processes, tools, legislation, and socioeconomic programs integral to small business participation in Defense acquisitions. Upon completion of the credential, you will have an in-depth understanding of pertinent legislation, policies, acquisition processes, market research techniques and subcontracting concepts. You will also be able to effectively advise acquisition teams on subcontracting requirements, assess subcontracting plans, evaluate small business participation, ensure subcontract compliance, and guide small businesses on becoming prime contractors and subcontractors within the defense industrial base.

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  • Estimated time to complete this credential is 96 hours. Earn up to 106 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs). CLPs will be re-evaluated after maintenance is complete.
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REQUIREMENTS

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TARGET AUDIENCE

New to mid-level Small Business Professionals and other acquisition professionals

Additional Credential Information

Credential Expiration : 5 years from date earned.
Availability : All
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Deployed Date : 04/27/2021

NOTES

POINTS FOR THIS CREDENTIAL WILL BE REASSESSED AFTER IT COMES OFF MAINTENANCE STATUS.

  • Predecessor courses may not be used to complete credential requirements.
  • This credential requires the completion of classroom (CLRM) and/or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) courses: SBP 102V, SBP 202V, & SBP 210. Priority for CLRM/VILT courses goes to members of the Defense Acquisition Workforce. All others may find it difficult to complete this requirement if it has not already been completed at the time of enrollment in the credential.
  • All students must have a DAUID.
  • Enroll in a Credential through the DAU Virtual Campus at https://dau.csod.com