An Assessment of AFIT SYS200, 'Acquisition Planning and Analysis', as a Broadening Course under APDP
Abstract
This study assessed AFIT's SYS200 course, 'Acquisition Planning and Analysis,' to determine whether it serves adequately as a broadening course under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). APDP certification requires persons in eight acquisition functional disciplines (Acquisition Logistics, Systems R and D/ Engineering, Program Management, etc.) to complete SYS200. Three complementary measures (assessing knowledge, self- efficacy, and a supervisor assessment) were used to determine whether SYS200 conveyed its curriculum effectively to members of all functional disciplines. The results showed that SYS200 attendance produced substantial increases in acquisition-related knowledge, self-efficacy, and supervisor assessments for all functional disciplines. In all three measures, no significant differences in increases between functional disciplines were found. These results indicate that SYS200 is functioning well as a broadening course. This study also identified three areas (Risk Management, Personal/Leadership Skills, and Sustainment) which could enhance course performance relative to APDP goals. In addition, years of acquisition experience was found to be a negligible factor in predicting course performance, indicating experience waivers may be inappropriate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA259747
Entities
People
- Charles A. Manship
- Daryl J. Hauck
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology