June 16, 2021

FAI CSOD has Arrived!

We are pleased to announce that FAI Cornerstone OnDemand (FAI CSOD), the new government-wide acquisition workforce career management system, is open! There are two ways to enter:

1. If you have an account in Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CSOD, and have logged in this fiscal year, you will be recognized as a user in FAI CSOD.
2. If you have not logged into DAU CSOD recently, a new FAI CSOD account has been created for you based on your FAITAS user profile and you should have received an email with instructions on how to activate your account.

When you first enter, an FAI CSOD Welcome Video will pop up. Please watch the video to help you get oriented to the new system. If you need assistance setting up your user account, please contact the DAU Helpdesk (DAUHelp@dau.edu).

FAI has a New Modern Look!

Today’s acquisition workforce must problem-solve and make smart decisions quickly. With this in mind, FAI developed a new logo that represents its commitment to speed and agility in meeting the needs of the modern federal acquisition workforce. This new logo intentionally coincides with the migration of FAI’s legacy training system, FAITAS, to the more modern commercial cloud-based system FAI CSOD.

WEBINAR TODAY! Learn How to Buy and Migrate to Cloud Computing

Join GSA today, June 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET to learn how agencies can procure cloud computing. You will learn about the advantages of cloud computing and how to use GSA’s contracts to make the cloud acquisition process easier and more efficient. There is no charge for this event! Reserve your spot today!

Professional Services Office Hours - July 8

This month’s office hours will demo the Contract Awarded Labor Category (CALC), Discovery, and Price Estimating Market Research tools. Learn how these digital tools can help with research, price analysis, and cost estimation. Register and join GSA on July 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Earn 1 CLP for participation!

Chief Acquisition Officer Council Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards

The Chief Acquisition Officer Council (CAOC) is accepting nominations for the Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards until July 1 at 5:00 p.m. ET. These awards recognize acquisition professionals who have contributed to improvements in acquisition, especially for efforts responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 7-9, the awards will be presented at the Imagine Nation Conference. For more award details and the nomination form, check out FAI’s website.

FedPM CoP Meeting June 22

Attend the next Federal Program and Project Management Community of Practice (FedPM CoP) quarterly meeting! The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. Register and provide input on the topics you would like to learn more about. Use password "Fedpmcop2021" at registration to see meeting details.

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