The Future of Learning is Here! DAU has been instrumental in exploring AI to transform learning and how it trains its PM professionals for the future. DoD in conjunction with DAU is modernizing DAWIA certification and how it trains its leaders. DAU teaches the new 5000 policies to include the new Adaptive Acquisition Framework which is a set of acquisition pathways to enable the workforce to tailor its strategic and business management strategies to deliver better solutions faster. 

Our speaker; Fred Schlich has over 35 years of experience in Federal contract and program management. He is a retired Air Force officer, worked a number of years in industry, and has been a Federal civilian employee for the last decade. He has been a commander, director, division chief, and is currently Professor of Contract Management at the Defense Acquisition University. In these capacities, he has supported the military services, non-Defense Federal agencies, the intelligence community, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and the Missile Defense Agency. Fred holds the Program Management Professional designation from the Program Management Institute, is a National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Professional Contract Manager, and carries the distinction of being an NCMA fellow. Fred has advanced degrees from Auburn University and BIOLA University. Fred also fishes.