This is a combination of three courses:
The objective of the BUS 1100, Business Essentials, Online Training (OLT) course is to introduce the learner to basic common terminology and concepts used in DoD acquisition financial management and cost analysis. The purpose of this course is to provide the financial managers and cost estimators with foundational knowledge of topics relating to requirements generation, financial management, cost estimating, ethics, EVM, and contracting.
The objective of the BFM 1000, Fundamentals of Acquisition Financial Management, Online Training (OLT) course is to deliver an immersive learning experience with a broad overview of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process from a DoD Acquisition financial manager’s perspective. Learners are taught how the four PPBE phases are linked using an interactive and engaging integrated exercise and how to effectively manage and execute a program within the four phases.
The objective of the BFM 2000, Applied Acquisition Financial Management, Online Training (OLT) course is to apply the critical concepts introduced in BUS 1100 and BFM 1000 through the perspective of a DoD Acquisition financial manager. Students participate in experiential learning through an interactive digital learning environment using job support tools to accomplish learning objectives. The course promotes critical and higher-level thinking.