Help Shape the Future of Emerging Technology Acquisition

GBA and IT-AAC Invite Government Acquisition Professionals to
Help Develop a New Training and Certification Program

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets are changing how government agencies operate. But acquiring these technologies presents new challenges. How can acquisition professionals evaluate unfamiliar solutions, assess risks, and make informed purchasing decisions when technology is changing so rapidly?

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) and the IT Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC) are working together to address these challenges by developing training and certification programs specifically for government acquisition professionals. A key part of this initiative is the Emerging Technology Acquisition Professional Certification Program, designed to give acquisition officials the knowledge and practical tools needed to evaluate and purchase emerging technologies with confidence.

We Need Your Experience and Expertise

GBA is inviting contracting officers, acquisition specialists, program managers, procurement officials, and other government professionals to help shape this program. You don’t need to be an expert in blockchain, artificial intelligence, or other emerging technologies to participate. Your experience with government acquisition processes is exactly what is needed.

This is an opportunity to help create the training and certification that you and your colleagues will use in the future. Join the Initiative — It’s Free for Government Personnel. Getting involved takes just two steps.

The GBA Education Working Group and the GBA Acqusition Management Working Group is establsihing an Emerging Technology Acqusition Professional Certification Program. The first course in the program is Acqusition Foundations. One of the modules in the course is Acqusition Ethics. The groups are currently seeking comments and feedback on the Ethics module. Please download the document and provide your comments on the Comments Form.

Your Voice Matters

Government acquisition professionals understand the challenges of buying technology for public-sector organizations. Your knowledge and experience can help ensure that this certification program addresses actual government needs rather than theoretical requirements. Don’t just adapt to the future of government technology acquisition. Help shape it. Join GBA and the Acquisition Management Working Group today.