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Course Details:


International Acquisition Awareness
Course Code IAA
Description: One of a suite of international courses which provides a foundation for personnel involved in international projects.
Aim: To provide an understanding of international policy and procedures for co-operation in defence equipment programmes.
Duration: 1 day non-residential
Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Defence Acquisition (IDA/IDAOLT) is recommended.
Designed For: Personnel working, or about to begin working, in international projects and those in policy-related posts.
Cost for Non MoD Applicants: The cost of this course is £275.00 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course.
Objectives: By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the UK policy for co-operation;
• Identify the main advantages and disadvantages of cooperation and the wider issues which need to be considered when examining the scope for a co-operative programme;
• Identify the international fora for co-operation;
• Describe the various Procurement Strategies relevant to International Acquisition;
• Recognise the content and format of a Memorandum of Understanding;
• Contribute/understand the technical, financial (including cost and work share implications) and commercial considerations (including the importance of Intellectual Property Rights) and other issues associated with International Acquisition;
• Other considerations and Cultural Drivers.
Related Learning: • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU);
• International Culture Workshop (ICW);
• United Kingdom/Europe (UK/EUR);
• United Kingdom/United States (UK/US).