The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT LS) is offering its ‘Avoiding Quicksand:  How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),’ for acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating bureaucratic processes.  (Image licensed from Storyblocks.com)

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT LS) is offering its ‘Avoiding Quicksand:  How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),’ for acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating bureaucratic processes.

Air University is the U.S. Air Force’s center for professional military education.  AFIT, a component of Air University, provides nearly 200 initial skills and PCE courses in the areas of acquisition management, contracting, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital acquisition, financial management, logistics, process improvement, and systems engineering for all Air and Space Force grades/ranks, AFSC/SFSCs, and series through AFIT LS.

The two-day course, that has received rave reviews from previous students, uses the Harvard Case Study method for applying critical thinking skills when analyzing real-world scenarios.  Students will learn how to evaluate program plans, identify programmatic traps, and create improved acquisition outcomes despite the bureaucratic hurdles they may face.

Student reviews have rated WKSP0730 as a “4.9/5.0 stars,” and recommended the “outstanding” course “be required for all acquisition personnel.” 

To qualify for registration, students must have the following courses completed: FAM 104, ACQ 1010 or equivalent.  Upon completion of WKSP0730, students will receive 16 continuous learning (CL) points.  Current class offerings are June through September 2026.  To register, please visit:  https://www.afit.edu/LS/course.cfm?c=387

2026 Offerings

16 Jun -17 Jun 26; Hanscom AFB, MA (Offering 26F)

30 Jun – 01 Jul; Hill AFB, UT (Offering 26J)

28 Jul – 29 Jul; AFIT, WPAFB (Offering 26G)

16 Sep – 17 Sep; Peterson SFB, CO (Offering 26H)

ABOUT AFIT

AFIT’s School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT LS) provides initial skills and professional continuing education, or PCE courses in the areas of acquisition management, contracting, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital acquisition, financial management, logistics, process improvement, and systems engineering.  Faculty teach an average of 20,000 students a year through in-residence, distance learning and on-site instruction.  For more information, please visit the AFIT LS webpage https://www.afit.edu/LS/ or email AFIT.LS.EducationSupport@us.af.mil .

AFIT is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. AFIT’s mission is to educate defense professionals to innovatively accomplish the deterrence and warfighting missions of the USAF and USSF. AFIT’s vision is to lead defense-focused education, research and consultation to accelerate military superiority across all domains and is accomplished through operationally relevant advanced academic education, research, and professional continuing education. For more information, please visit the AFIT webpage: https://www.afit.edu/