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Nov. 15, 2023 Continuous Learning Window Closes in 167 Days! Here’s a friendly reminder that acquisition workforce professionals holding a FAC-C (Professional), FAC-COR, or FAC-P/PM certification have a remaining 167 days (until April 30, 2024) to obtain the required continuous learning (CL) points to maintain their current certifications.  CL activities remain an essential component of lifelong learning for all acquisition workforce professionals!  FAC certification holders should:  Contact the DAU help desk, https://services.dau.edu/psp?id=public_portal, for FAI CSOD login assistance (if needed). Log into FAI CSOD to view your current CL progress on your Continuous Learning Individual Progress (CLIP) Dashboard. Follow these instructions if you forgot your FAI CSOD password. Browse and/or search for current CL training opportunities available in FAI CSOD. Your agency will continue to communicate additional CL opportunities, including experiential and other types of CL activities, as well as agency-specific guidance related to CL requirements for agency FAC learning and agency-specific certification programs. For more information on CL requirements, visit FAI.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact your agency acquisition career manager and/or small agency representative at FAI.gov. Need More CLPs? Enroll in These Courses Before They’re Full! FQN 200 - Administration of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts (Dec. 11, 2023–Dec. 15, 2023)—NEW COURSE! FLD 210 - Data Driven Decision Making (Jan. 4, 2024–Jan. 5, 2024) FCN 550 - Cybersecurity-Supply Chain Risk Management (two-day) (Jan. 8, 2024–Jan. 9, 2024) FCN 605 - Intermediate Agile Techniques for Contracting Professionals (two-day) (Jan. 8, 2024–Jan. 9, 2024) CON 2430V - Architect-Engineer Contracting (Jan. 8, 2024–Jan. 12, 2024) FQN 180 - Cost Analysis (Jan. 8, 2024–Jan. 12, 2024)—NEW COURSE! Enhance Your Services Acquisition Tradecraft Boost your career with the ACQ 265 - Mission-Focus Services Acquisition course. This program equips you with the skills needed for services acquisition functions. It's a stepping stone towards the highly sought-after CACQ 001, CACQ 002, and CACQ 013 credentials, recognized for improving services acquisition tradecraft and decision-making skills. ACQ 265's multifunctional approach and emphasis on performance-based principles align with these credentials' objectives. Its comprehensive approach prepares you for the challenges of defense acquisition. Enroll in ACQ 265 today and enhance your knowledge in services acquisition.  TODAY: Register for Live Training on GSA Maintenance Repair Facility Supplies Purchasing-Channel Solution Federal agencies can now save on maintenance, repair, and facility supplies with GSA's MRFS purchasing-channel solution. This solution offers an average of 8% more savings on maintenance repair facility supplies (MRFS) products compared to the federal marketplace. The MRFS purchasing channel is a best-in-class strategic sourcing solution that simplifies the process of purchasing maintenance, repair, janitorial, and sanitation products governmentwide. Attend a live webinar to learn about the benefits of GSA's MRFS solution, including sustainability options and TAA compliance. The webinar will also cover how to order, participating contractors, and a Q&A session. This training is free and open to all federal-agency personnel. It is being hosted today, from 11 a.m. to noon (ET). Sign up here and earn one CLP! Contact Andrew Pong at andrew.pong@gsa.gov for more information. Did You Forget Your FAI CSOD Password? Don't Worry! Resetting it is Easy! There are two easy ways to reset your FAI CSOD password via the self-help options outlined below.  Start by opening a new browser and visiting https://id.dau.edu/. Once at the login screen, click the link at the bottom that says, “Need Help Signing In?” and select “Forgot Password?”   Option 1: Reset via SMS Enter your email or username associated with your account and select Reset via SMS to receive a code via text message to the number you provided. (Your text message can take up to 15 minutes to arrive.)  Enter your verification code and click Verify.  You will be asked for the answer to the security question you selected when setting up your account. Provide the answer and select Reset Password. Enter a new password on the next screen.  Visit: https://dau.csod.com/ (a new link) and login to FAI CSOD with your username and new password.  Option 2: Reset via Email Enter your email or username associated with your account and select Reset via Email to receive password reset instructions.  Check your email and click the green Reset Password button in the email you receive from DAU. (If you do not receive an email within 15 minutes, please check your spam folder or contact the DAU help desk.) You will be asked for the answer to the security question you selected when setting up your account. Provide the answer and select Reset Password. Enter a new password on the next screen.  Visit: https://dau.csod.com/ (a new link) and login to FAI CSOD with your username and new password.  Still having issues with resetting your password? Please contact the DAU help desk at 866-568-6924 or visit https://services.dau.edu/psp?id=public_portal to submit a ticket. 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