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.

As the CL period closes on April 30, credentials offer a flexible way to earn CLPs while validating skills and knowledge. FAI CSOD features a broad inventory of asynchronous credentials that are fully online and self-paced, allowing you to learn on your own schedule. These curated learning packages bundle courses and assessments into a clear pathway, making it easier to stay on track, demonstrate capability, and close out the CL cycle with confidence.

Register for one of the following FAI classes today to maintain your FAC certification.

FCR 201 – Contracting Officer’s Representative Level 2, April 6–10

CON 2420V – Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates, April 13–16

FQN 475 – Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-day), April 13–16

FQN 200 – Administration of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, April 13–17

ACQ 315 – Understanding Industry (Business Acumen), April 13–17

SBP 2100V – Subcontracting, April 13–21

SBP 2020V – Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B, April 20–23

ACQ 265 – Mission-Focused Services Acquisition, April 20–23

FCR 400 – Advanced Contracting Officer’s Representative, April 20–24

FCR 404 – COR Refresher, April 20–24

FPM 121 – Acquisition Fundamentals of Project and Program Management II, April 20–24

FQN 180 – Cost Analysis, April 20–24

FCN 605 – Intermediate Agile Techniques for Contracting Professionals (2-day), April 27–28

Stop reacting and start leading. Proactive stakeholder communication drives better decisions and stronger project outcomes. On Feb. 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET, join USDA’s Pat Kote for a practical session on turning communication from a reactive task into a strategic advantage. Learn how to design a proactive communication plan that builds trust, strengthens accountability, and supports transparency—while delivering the right information to the right stakeholders at the right time.

Successful completion of the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) training program earns students a DITAP training certificate, 80 CLPs, and the ability to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP) (formerly FAC-C-DS) through FAI's credential program. FAC-C (Professional) holders with at least two years of experience and assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds are required to attend the DITAP training program.

FAC-COR Level II/III and FAC-P/PM Level II/III holders with at least two years of experience and assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds are encouraged to attend DITAP training to create a cohesive team that fully understands how to buy digital services. There are several vendors who provide the training: Skylight, Management Concepts, EAGLES, ICF, CivicActions, and Graduate School USA. Learn more about DITAP by visiting the TechFAR Hub.

Join the Federal RPA Community of Practice for an informative session on GAO’s Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (“Green Book”). Carrie Morrison, CPA, Assistant Director at GAO, will explain the five components of internal control, how to assess controls within your organization, and recent updates with practical implications. Learn how these standards strengthen accountability, prevent fraud and waste, and improve performance. This session is for federal employees only; register with a .gov or .mil email address.

Save the date for the 2026 ITVMO Annual Summit, hosted by the Information Technology Vendor Management Office on May 6, 2026. Federal agencies will learn how to use enterprise buying, data-driven insights, and modern acquisition strategies to support mission needs and maximize value. Industry partners will engage with federal acquisition leaders, gain insight into government priorities, and align solutions with secure, outcome-focused buying models. Register to attend this informational summit.