ANNOUNCEMENT:
updated November 18, 2024 9:07:09 AM GMT-05:00
FAM is Initial Skills Training for military and civilian acquisition professionals. This course provides a foundation in project management, an overview of Department of the Air Force acquisition processes, and soft skills (e.g. critical thinking and emotional intelligence). Students will get hands- on experience building an acquisition strategy, schedule, cost estimate, a budget, and more using our unique acquisition simulation. Project management skills taught: WBS, scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, EVM, systems engineering, digital materiel management, and more. Acquisition lessons include: Adaptive Acquisition Framework, FAR/contracting, PPB&E, lifecycle logistics, JCIDS, modifications, FMS, ethics and more.
Grade Restrictions: Grades O4 or GS-13 and below may attend. Higher grades/ranks require a waiver.
Special Requirements:
Officers with AFSC of 61C/61D, 62E, 63A will be scheduled by AFPC. Do not register for FAM until you receive a notification from AFIT.
OPEX officers returning to acquisitions. If you have not received a training RIP from AFPC, contact your Officer Assignment Team (AFPC.DPMLA.Workflow@us.af.mil) to get scheduled
Civilians and non-6X officers may apply for FAM immediately. To apply for FAM 104, please complete the “How to Apply for a course 1 of 2” instructions found in the “Course Registration Information” link under Course Information. Do NOT complete the “How to Apply for a Course 2 of 2” until you are contacted by AFIT to proceed with “booking” and what offerings are available to book.
Exclusions. The following are excluded from taking FAM:
*Enlisted personnel who are not in acquisition positions
*1102s
*SCEPs (Student Career Experience Program)
*Officers/civilians who already have their PM Practitioner’s certification
Any questions can be directed to AFIT/LS Training Administrators at (937)656-3164 or e-mail afit.ls.educationsupport@us.af.mil
Comments: Fulfillment for: ACQ1010
Location |
Offering # |
Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25S | 07 Jul 2025 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25T | 07 Jul 2025 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25U | 04 Aug 2025 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25V | 04 Aug 2025 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25W | 25 Aug 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 25X | 25 Aug 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26A | 14 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26B | 14 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26C | 03 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26D | 03 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26E | 05 Jan 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26F | 05 Jan 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26G | 02 Feb 2026 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26H | 02 Feb 2026 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26I | 02 Mar 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26J | 02 Mar 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26L | 30 Mar 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26K | 30 Mar 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26M | 27 Apr 2026 | 14 May 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26N | 27 Apr 2026 | 14 May 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 26O | 26 May 2026 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26P | 26 May 2026 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 26Q | 07 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26R | 07 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26S | 03 Aug 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26T | 03 Aug 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26U | 24 Aug 2026 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| AFIT - Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), OH | 26V | 24 Aug 2026 | 11 Sep 2026 |
Course Registration Information
Course Length: 14 days
Event Type: Training (Functional, Technical)Primary Audience: New acquisition officers and cross- trainees O4 and below; Civilian 1101s GS-13 and below
CL Points: 112
Prerequisites: None
