The Office of Federal Procurement Policy recently issued an Acquisition Flash updating Federal Acquisition Certification Continuous Learning requirements. The update reduces the FAC-C (Professional) requirement from 100 CLPs to 80 CLPs over two years, effective immediately, with no changes to FAC-COR or FAC-P/PM requirements. The current CL common period runs from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2026, and CL progress continues to be tracked in FAI CSOD. Readers who may have missed this update are encouraged to review the Acquisition Flash for full details.

Do you need CLPs before the end of the common period to maintain your certification, or are you looking to build new skills? FAI currently has seats available in the following courses:

CON 2420V – Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates: March 9–12

FCR 201 – Contracting Officer’s Representative Level II: March 9–13 or March 16–18

FQN 475 – Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-day): March 9–13

CON 1100V – Contract Foundational Skills: March 9–18

FPM 233 – Applications in Business, Cost, and Financial Management: March 16–18 or March 23–25

ACQ 3700V – Acquisition Law: March 16–20

CON 2430V – Architect-Engineer Contracting: March 16–20

FQN 425 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-day): March 16–20

FQN 070 – Cost and Price Analysis: March 16–20

SBP 2020V – Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B: March 16–24

FPM 331 – Progressive Concepts in Program Management: March 23–26

FCN 435 – Contract Administration (5-day): March 23–27

FQN 200 – Administration of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts: March 23–27

FPM 234 – Applied Leadership in Projects and Programs: March 26–27

FPM 231 – Applications in Project and Program Management: March 30–April 2

ACQ 265 – Mission-Focused Services Acquisition: March 30–April 2

CON 2450V – Construction Modification Proposal Analysis: March 30–April 3

Prepare with the FCN 3930 Contracting Exam Study Challenge, a live, interactive study session from the Federal Acquisition Institute. Held monthly on the third Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET, this session offers expert insights, engaging gameplay, and a chance to tackle challenging questions. Register through FAI CSOD, join the competition, and earn one CLP while sharpening your contracting knowledge. If you are eligible to take the exam, you can register for FCN 3930 in FAI CSOD. The next session is Feb. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. If you have questions, contact shawn.sandi@fai.gov.

FAR Forward Office Hours offer timely updates, practical insights, and live Q&A on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul while earning CLPs.

Join an upcoming session to stay engaged and informed. 

• Feb. 23, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)
• March 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)
• April 13, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)
• May 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)
• June 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)

Missed a session? Recordings from prior FAR Forward Office Hours remain available and are still eligible for CLPs.

Looking to break into the federal cloud or software market? Join GSA on Feb. 11, 2026, for a virtual event that guides cloud and software small businesses through the process of getting on the GSA Schedule. As agencies increasingly rely on cloud computing and software solutions, this session explains how to position your business as a Best-in-Class vendor, understand what agencies look for when buying through GSA, and identify opportunities across government. Note: Continuous Learning Points are not offered for this event. Register now to take the next step toward doing business with the federal government.

OneGov IT is GSA’s governmentwide approach to helping agencies buy technology faster, smarter, and at lower cost. Join this government-only Zoom session on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, to learn how federal acquisition professionals can use OneGov agreements to secure better pricing, consistent terms, stronger security, and faster acquisitions, including discounts from major software vendors. Participants earn one CLP. Real-time captioning is provided, and ASL interpretation is available upon request.

Prepare to use GSA’s Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract by completing this required Delegation of Procurement Authority training for IT services acquisitions. Join the virtual webinar on Feb. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, for an overview of GSA GWACs and a practical introduction to Polaris. The session covers key features and benefits, ordering procedures and requirements, and the roles and responsibilities of ordering contracting officers. This training is intended for federal and military personnel, including acquisition professionals, and is not open to industry. Questions? Email polaris@gsa.gov.