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Course Details:

Acquisition On-Line Training
Course Code ACQOLT
Description: This on‑line course explores, through a series of e-learning modules, MOD acquisition processes and practices.
Aim: To raise awareness of the processes and procedures involved in MOD acquisition.
Duration: 19 Hours Approximately.
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Defence Acquisition (IDA/IDAOLT).
Designed For: All staff within the MOD acquisition community who require an understanding of how MOD acquires goods and services to support the armed forces.
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Cost for Non MOD Applicants: The cost of this course is £570.00 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course.
Additional Information: Click here to view. To apply for this course please register/login to the Acquisition e-Learning portal either by clicking here or via the Acquisition e-learning link on the homepage of the Acquisition website.
Objectives: By the end of the package learners will be able to:

• Describe the MOD acquisition environment;
• Recognise the importance of managing on a Through Life basis;
• State the importance of managing change and maintaining product quality;
• Identify the wider commercial environment within which the MOD must operate;
• State how customer requirements are translated into operational systems;
• Describe the role of technology management and systems engineering in delivering military capability;
• Identify the issues surrounding environmental management and sustainable development.
Related Learning: • Acquisition at Work (AAW);
• Organisation of Defence Acquisition (ORGDA);
• Acquisition Employment Training (AET)
• Acquisition – Advanced Introduction (AIA)
• Defence Acquisition Management MSc (DAMMSC)