MCSC Training RFI - Enclosure 1.pdf

Enclosure 1 – Past and Anticipated Courses

DoW Acquisition-Related Training:

1. General Acquisition Process Knowledge Courses:

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving to Address Acquisition Issues

• Contract Documentation o Course curriculum also includes Business Clearance Memorandum (BCM) requirements

• Commercial Items Acquisitions o Course curriculum also includes Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training

• COR Refresher Training

• Data Rights and/or Intellectual Property in Government Contracts

• Determining Contract Types

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS)

o Courses which provide an overview for individuals new to the FAR (focusing on practical application of the FAR).

o Courses focused on providing relevant updates for those with some familiarity with the FAR

(such as current contracting personnel, CORS and program managers).

• Federal Appropriations Law

• Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)

• Introduction to Acquisition Processes

• Introduction to Source Selection Evaluation Board

• Justification and Approval

• Managing Multiple Priorities in an Acquisition Environment

• Market Research

• Negotiating for Acquisition Professionals

• Past Performance (in source selection)

• Performance Work Statement, Statement of Objectives, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

2. Contracting (DAWIA FA: Contracting) Courses:

• Contracting: Training to support the continued development of Contracting professionals.

3. Engineering (DAWIA FA: Engineering and Technical Management; Test & Evaluation) Courses:

• AI Prompt Engineering o Focused on an audience with some basic knowledge covering advanced prompt patterns with retrieval augmented generation large language models and application alignment with operational needs

• Advanced SATCOM & Resilient Transport Layer Concepts o Focused on emerging SATCOM technologies like Starshield (LEO) and advanced antennas such as Kymeta with 5G and tactical radios (G/ATOR)

• Agile Fundamentals

• Agile Automation Testing o Focused on Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATCC) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approaches to SW testing

• Agile Testing Strategies and Practices Training

• Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning for ISR o Focuses on enhancing battlespace awareness and accelerating decision-making

• Capabilities-Based Test & Evaluation (CBTE)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional-Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP)

• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

• Certified Cloud Security Professional Course (CCSP)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional Course (CISSP)

• Certified Information Security Manager Course (CISM)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional-Information Systems Security Management

Professional (CISSP-ISSMP)

• Data Science o Predictive analytics to enhance battlespace awareness and accelerate decision-making

• Design of Experiments o Covers Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT), including Design on Experiments

(DOE)

o Addresses DOE’s significance to DoW

• Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps) Foundations

• Digital Acquisition

• Essential Model Based Systems Engineering

• Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) / Cloud Security o Focus on effective information security program management

• Foundations of Digital Engineering o Includes concepts related to Agile, Open Architecture, Digital Engineering, MBSE, Authoritative Source of Truth

• Implementing Zero Trust Architecture in Tactical Environments o Addresses Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and AI-based cyber defense

• Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) Applied to Developmental Test (DT) and Integrated Test (IT)

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• MBSE for C5I Integration o Also addresses Digital Twin technology

• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for Secure Communications o Overview of PQC and quantum-resistant algorithms

• Principles of Modern Radar o Basic Concepts o Advanced Concepts

• Reliability and Reliability Growth

• Risk Management for Program Teams

• Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT)

• Sensor Fusion

• Tactical Edge Computing and DevSecOps o Includes low SWAP tactical edge data center and DevSecOps methodology to address rapid software development in IL5/IL6 environments

• Tactical Networking o Covers 5G, MANET, AI-driven network optimization

• Technical Briefing o Focus on developing the ability of engineers to effectively present results and communicate impact to senior leadership

4. Financial Management (DAWIA FA: Business Cost Estimating; Business Financial Management) Courses:

• Critical Thinking for Financial Managers o How to support the Integrated Product Team with sound financial advice

• Justifications o Covers topics such as how to create strong justifications for budget requests, appeals, requests for information, mark-ups, and “what if” drills.

5. Life Cycle Logistics (DAWIA FA: Life Cycle Logistics)

• Configuration Management

• Digital Transformation

• Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Fundamentals

• LORA Modeling / Enhanced Digital Access Communication System (EDACS)

• Modeling and Simulation in the Acquisition Life Cycle

• Readiness Based Sparring (RBS)

• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

• Total Ownership Cost (TOC) / Multisource Analysis and Assessment Program (MAAP)

6. Program Management (DAWIA FA: Program Management; Business Cost Estimating) Courses:

• Contracts Management for Program Managers o Supports program management personnel (and members supporting other portions of the acquisition process) with understanding contracting processes and policies in order to effectively partner with contracting personnel to effectively plan, successfully award, and correctly administer contracts.

• Financial Management for Program Managers o Supports program management personnel (and members supporting other portions of the acquisition process) with understanding the principles of effective financial management planning to improve the successful execution of program and/or project requirements and objectives.

Safety and Health:

7. Emergency Medical Response Courses:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Adult and Infant), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

8. Occupational and/or Transportation Safety Courses:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Course

9. Maritime and Water Rescue Safety Training Topic Area: Courses:

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Renewal o Required in person at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA

• Small Craft Coxswain & Maintenance Course o Required in person at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA

10. Incident Investigations and Process Safety

• Cause Mapping: Root Cause Analysis

Leadership Development Training:

11. Leadership Development Courses:

• Coaching & Mentoring o Support for leaders in developing their coaching and mentoring skills to help their teams grow.

o Support for leaders in developing their own skills to support their individual growth.

• Leadership Effectiveness and Potential or comparable training

12. Team Development

• Team Development o Training and development activities that support team development

• Individual Assessments* (such as or similar to):

o 360 Assessments o Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) o Working Genius Assessment (Patrick Lencioni) o DISC

*Assessments should be accompanied by a group workshop or individual coaching session.

13. Soft Skills Training Courses:

General Topics:

• Active Listening

• Communication / Leading Difficult Conversations

• Conflict Management

• Flexibility

General Technology Training:

14. Artificial Intelligence Courses:

• Artificial Intelligence:

o Training on artificial intelligence essentials.

15. Microsoft Office Courses

• Power BI:

o Beginner, intermediate, and advanced training for Power BI. In particular, training on ways to leverage Power BI in financial management such as budget reviews.