Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) Certification Training

Module 1: Digital Services in the 21st Century Government

• Define digital services and their purpose in solving problems
• Identify roles and professionals within the digital services ecosystem
• Understand modern design, development, and delivery methodologies
• Explore public and private digital service providers and organizations
• Understand your role as a digital service acquisition professional

Module 2: Digital Service Market Intelligence & Stakeholder Analysis

• Analyze internal stakeholders and assess agency readiness for change
• Determine appropriate market segments for digital service needs
• Learn techniques for open vendor communication and outcome-focused buying
• Conduct effective market research for digital services

Module 3: How Do You Buy?

• Develop an acquisition strategy using FAR flexibilities
• Explore phased approaches and evaluation strategies
• Create acquisition packages with requirements and source selection methods
• Understand cybersecurity, 508 compliance, and ATO integration

Module 4: Awarding & Administering Digital Service Contracts

• Form effective technical evaluation teams and negotiate tradeoffs
• Manage post-award activities such as kickoff and baselining
• Define and apply project health metrics and course correction strategies

Module 5: Leading Change as a Digital IT Acquisition Professional

• Identify spheres of influence and stakeholder challenges
• Plan and conduct influence conversations to promote innovation
• Create and execute a change ambassador action plan
• Champion digital acquisition within your agency

Module 6: Application of Skills

• Engage stakeholders through interviews and collaborative efforts
• Complete a live digital assignment with a small team
• Participate in shadowing and optional rotational assignments
• Earn applied skill badges for participation beyond core activities