Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) training
We are the only authorized Small Business provider with 338 graduates of the DITAP program. We train federal contracting staff in the skills needed for modern digital service procurements.
Helping federal agencies adopt agile acquisition strategies
92%
of CivicActions DITAP participants would recommend it to a colleague
351
contracting officers graduated from our program to date
100%
of learners reported they have “clear takeaways from the course”
Lead the change
Join the contracting officers who have already earned the FAC-C-DS certification to master successful procurement strategies and become agents of change in today’s digital world. After you graduate from DITAP, we help you stay connected with a strong community of leaders in the modern acquisition community.
Start where you are
We provide a special “Foundations” class to help you get a clear grasp of key concepts like agile and human-centered design — before diving into DITAP course content.
On your own time
Some of your coursework can be done asynchronously in the comfort of your home. And we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy procurement season.
Real-world practice
Interviewing and shadowing assignments help you practice the techniques you’ve learned. As members of the Digital Services Coalition, we get you access to the top players in the field of agile acquisition.
Expert, invested coaches
Our facilitators bring years of experience leading procurement modernization and organizational transformation in government. They provide personalized support throughout your DITAP journey.
Ongoing community network
Your colleagues from DITAP class become your future collaboration network through participation in the CivicActions-supported DITAP alumni community activities, including a Slack space for sharing on-the-job questions and lessons learned.
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Digital services in 21st century government
The basics of modern digital services such as agile software delivery, human centered design, cloud computing, and X-as-a-service
Understand what you are buying
Skills to assess your customer’s needs, conduct market research, and figure out what digital solutions are the best fit
How to buy
Assessing your agency’s digital maturing, developing an acquisition strategy that accounts for customer needs, and learning what services are available on the market
Awarding digital service contracts
Conducting and awarding contracts for Digital Services, using metrics and incentives appropriately, and applying course correction when necessary
Leading change
Leadership and communication skills to help you get leadership buy-in and become an ambassador for digital transformation and agile acquisitions
Ready to get certified?
Dates
The DITAP program lasts about 6 months. It consists of several 60 - 90 minute online classes, mostly held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The next program will start January 2025. A detailed schedule for each cohort (group of learners) is available on request.
Certification & Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)
By completing the DITAP program, you earn the FAC-C-DS certification and up to 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) by mastering the skills needed for successful procurements in today’s digital world.
Tuition Cost
DITAP training is $7000 per student. Contact us to inquire about special rates for a dedicated cohort (a group of learners all from the same agency).
Prerequisites
Applicants must have one of the following to enroll in the DITAP program:
- A new single-level FAC-C (Professional) credential
- A current FAC-C Level II or III certification
- A current FAC-P/PM, FAC-COR Level II or III certification
Please see the U.S. Digital Services DITAP Page for details on each of the pre-requisites above.
If you have questions regarding the FAC-C (Professional) credential, please visit the FAI (FAC-C) (Professional) page, or follow up with their Acquisition Career Manager, Small Agency Representative or the person who approves their FAC certification in FAI Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD).. (See the Establishment for DITAP Memo).
Ready to get certified?
The CivicActions difference
What you’ll learn
Dates and cost
Start where you are
We provide a special “Foundations” class to help you get a clear grasp of key concepts like agile and human-centered design — before diving into DITAP course content.
On your own time
Some of your coursework can be done asynchronously in the comfort of your home. And we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy procurement season.
Real-world practice
Interviewing and shadowing assignments help you practice the techniques you’ve learned. As members of the Digital Services Coalition, we get you access to the top players in the field of agile acquisition.
Expert, invested coaches
Our facilitators bring years of experience leading procurement modernization and organizational transformation in government. They provide personalized support throughout your DITAP journey.
Ongoing community network
Your colleagues from DITAP class become your future collaboration network through participation in the CivicActions-supported DITAP alumni community activities, including a Slack space for sharing on-the-job questions and lessons learned.
Ready to get certified?
"A lot of us in government know we need to do procurement better, and DITAP is how we make that happen."
Mark Junda | U.S. Digital Service
Meet the team
Dan Kenny
Digital Experience Strategist
Chianti Lomax
Learning and Transformation Specialist
Tahira Goldson
Education and Technology Specialist
Farooq Zakhilwal
Project Manager
DITAP alumni community
By graduating from CivicActions DITAP, you gain more than a certification. You join a community of acquisition champions that are working to modernize procurement and build productive relationships between digital service vendors and the government. Proud alumni of the CivicActions DITAP program include:
Jaime Gracia, Acquisition Manager, Internal Revenue Service
Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Carolyn (CiCi) Taylor, Deputy Director, Health Resources and Services Administration
Marvin Horne, Director of IT Procurement Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Frequently asked questions
"DITAP has proven to be a great foundation to help me improve procurement across my agency. The skills I learned continue to inform the work I do every day."
Marvin Horne | NASA