PMT 4010 Program Manager's Course  Description The classroom (CLRM) Program Manager's Course (PMC) provides experiential and actionable learning that inspires and challenges DoD Program Managers to think critically, foster creativity, decide wisely and lead confidently in a complex, dynamic acquisition environment. It is designed to expand integration and leadership skills of personnel selected to serve in demanding program management positions within the DoD. PMC takes a multidimensional approach to developing key leaders by using case-based learning methods, simulations, tailored lessons, reflective learning, self-evaluation, and networking opportunities to provide attendees new insights and requisite abilities. During this seven-week in-residence offering, you will: Improve your critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills Enhance your ability to lead in an acquisition environment Develop a network of fellow practitioners to discover and apply best practices Apply skills of reflection as a component of leader development A team of faculty and experts from diverse disciplines, provide in-depth knowledge in core areas including Leadership, Thinking, Capability Integration, Stakeholder Management, Industry Engagement, and Workforce Development. Class sessions capture the years of experience that both faculty and students bring to the room. Objectives Download Course Objectives Target Attendees NH-IV/O-5/O-6/Industry equivalent. Professionals in the program management functional area demonstrating the potential to become a major program or project manager. Must be a practitioner with a minimum of four years of experience in or directly supporting an acquisition program or Advanced in Program Management (formerly DAWIA Level III Program Management). In addition, each offering allows high-potential acquisition professionals certified at formerly DAWIA Level III or advanced tiers in any acquisition functional area and have demonstrated acquisition leadership potential. Prerequisite(s) Required: None See the Notes section of this course's concept card for required non-training prerequisites. Predecessor Course(s) Predecessor Predecessor Course Title PDS Code Expires On PMT 401 Program Manager's Course PGN INDEF N/A INDEF Course Length 280 hours over course of 7 weeks - See Additional Notes for details Additional Course Information Delivery Mode Classroom Equivalent Courses  N/A Availability All PDS Code  Z2I Walk-ins Authorized  No Pre-work required   Yes [approx. 3 hour(s)] First Offering  1/11/2021 ACE Recommended Credits  YES Continuous Education Units  28 Continuous Learning Points 280  Reservist Retirement Points 0   Historical Allocations Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs Fulfillment Eligible   N/A Technical Requirements Click Here Notes Required Non-Training Prerequisites: A Professional in the PM Functional Area demonstrating the potential to become a major program or project manager. Candidate must be a Practitioner with a minimum of four years of experience in or directly supporting an acq program, eligible to enroll in PMT 4900, or Advanced in Program Management (formerly DAWIA Level III PM). Minimum Grade Level for Students: GS-14 or equivalent (Civilian); O-5 or selected for promotion to O-5 (Military) Other high-potential acquisition professionals certified at formerly DAWIA Level III or advanced tiers in any acquisition functional area and have demonstrated acquisition leadership potential. Additional Notes: Classes that appear as 6-week in-residence offerings are hybrid courses with a 1-week virtual component the week prior to the start of the in-residence component. DAU Scheduling will automatically enroll students into the virtual component. Class 25-951, the VILT week is 6-10 Jan 25. The In-Residence weeks are 13 Jan – 21 Feb 25, at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Class 25-952, the VILT week is 2-6 Jun 25. The In-Residence weeks are 9 Jun – 18 Jul 25, at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Class 25-003, the VILT week is 14-18 Jul 25. The In-Residence weeks are 21 Jul – 29 Aug 25, at Redstone Arsenal, AL Industry participants with equivalent PM experience are encouraged to attend. This course along with PMT 4020 satisfies the statutory training required for program executive officers, deputy program executive officers, and program managers (PM)/deputy program managers (DPM) of ACAT I and II programs. A computer, an OKTA provisioned DAU MS Teams for Education account, and completing all related activities are required to access PMT 4010 course materials. The CLPs assigned to this learning activity may be used to meet professional certification and/or licensure requirements (PDUs/CPE credits).