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May 20, 2026
Reminder: Update your FAI CSOD bookmarks before June 1
FAI CSOD is now available at learn.csodfed.com.
Users who access FAI CSOD through FAI.gov should experience a seamless transition. However, saved or bookmarked legacy FAI CSOD links will continue to work only through Monday, June 1, 2026.
Please take a moment to update any saved FAI CSOD bookmarks to learn.csodfed.com before June 1. FAI.gov links will continue to route users to the correct FAI CSOD location.
FAR Forward Office Hours: Stay Current, Ask Questions, Apply FAR Change with Confidence
For nearly one year, FAR Forward Office Hours has helped federal acquisition professionals stay connected to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and apply FAR changes with greater clarity and confidence.
These live, practical sessions give the federal acquisition workforce a regular forum to hear timely updates, ask questions, learn from real implementation scenarios, and connect FAR changes to day-to-day acquisition work. Recent sessions have drawn strong engagement, including positive feedback from participants who reported learning tools, concepts, and insights they can apply on the job.
The series continues throughout the year. Register for an upcoming session using your .gov or .mil email address to stay current, ask questions, earn one CLP, and remain engaged with the FAR Forward practitioner community.
Catch the Recording: Special FAR Forward Office Hours with Judge Marian Blank Horn
If you missed the May 11 FAR Forward Office Hours featuring Judge Marian Blank Horn of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the recording is now available. This special session gave federal acquisition professionals a rare opportunity to hear directly from a federal judge on protest risk, discretion, documentation, and how acquisition decisions may be viewed when challenged. The discussion reinforced an important message for the workforce: a protest does not mean failure, and thoughtful, well-documented decision-making matters. More than 3,000 viewers attended the live session, and participant feedback was strong. Watch the recording to gain practical insight into the legal, policy, and operational realities shaping FAR implementation while earning one CLP.
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Sign Up for One of These Classes Today!
FPM 121 - Acquisition Fundamentals of Project and Program Management II, July 6–10
FQN 415 - Performance-Based Acquisition (5-Day), July 6–10
CON 2420V - Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates, July 13–16
FCR 201 - Contracting Officer's Representative Level 2, July 13–17
FCR 404 - COR Refresher, July 13–17
FQN 425 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-Day), July 13–17
FQN 475 - Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-Day), July 13–17
FQN 200 - Administration of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, July 13–17
ACQ 315 - Understanding Industry (Business Acumen), July 13–17
FCN 3920 - Contracting DAWIA/FAC-C Certification Preparation Course, July 13–17
SBP 2100V - Subcontracting, July 13–22
ACQ 3700V - Acquisition Law, July 20–24
FCN 435 - Contract Administration (5-Day), July 20–24
FFM 301 - Analytics Boot Camp, July 20–24
Build Practical AI Skills with the AI Prompt Engineering Credential
Strengthen your ability to use AI tools effectively with the AI Prompt Engineering Credential. You’ll learn practical techniques to craft better prompts, guide AI systems toward useful outcomes, streamline tasks, and support responsible AI use in federal acquisition work. The credential also offers 10 CLPs, making it a strong way to start the new continuous learning common period with meaningful progress. Apply for this credential today.
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Start to Automate with Vibe Coding: A Beginner's Journey
Think coding is only for experts? This beginner-friendly session from the Federal Automation Community of Practice will help you get started with confidence. Chris Russell, AI Training Lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will show how AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity can make coding more accessible. Through simple, hands-on exercises, you’ll learn basic coding concepts and see how AI can support your first projects. No experience required.
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Earn Your Digital Services Credential (DITAP) (formerly FAC-C-DS) via the DITAP Training Program!
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: CivicActions, Graduate School USA, Skylight, Management Concepts, EAGLES, and ICF. Learn more about DITAP by visiting the TechFAR Hub.
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OneGov IT: Advancing Federal Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
Polaris GWAC: Your Guiding Star for Small Business IT Solutions
GSA’s Polaris GWAC helps federal agencies power their IT missions with faster acquisitions, smarter strategies, and greater access to high-performing small businesses. Built for speed, flexibility, and innovation, Polaris supports IT modernization across cybersecurity, cloud, software development, and emerging technologies. Through four small business pools — Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB — Polaris helps agencies achieve mission results while expanding opportunities for small businesses. Discover how Polaris can support your next IT acquisition: https://www.gsa.gov/polaris.
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Five Communities of Practice Shaping Government Tech + Innovation
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