What This Means for You
- DAU/DAWIA Equivalency: Webster’s GCON courses are accepted by DAU and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) as equivalent for required contracting training — without further assessment.
- FAC-C Professional Aligned: Completes the academic portion of the single-level certification (replacing the old Level I/II/III model).
- Career Signal for GS-1102s: Enhances your acquisition record, demonstrating technical proficiency, leadership readiness and mission focus.
- Military-Friendly: Ideal for service members transitioning to civilian acquisition roles, veterans seeking GS-1102 billets, and DoD civilians advancing within the acquisition career field.
Path to FAC-C Professional Certification
To become FAC-C Professional certified (for federal acquisition workforce members):
- Complete the Webster GCON Certificate (12 credit hours)
- Gain 12 months of acquisition experience in a GS-1102 or equivalent billet
- Pass the Contracting Professional Certification Exam (administered to current federal acquisition workforce members only)
Note: Certification approval and record entry are handled by your Acquisition Career Management Office (ACMO).
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