This document describes an opportunity for developing specialized competencies in the acquisition of cloud-enabled IT services. A Learning Path is an assembly of experiential, developmental, and informal learning activities designed to improve competencies and gain practical expertise in a specialized area of focus, such as Information Technology. Participants who complete the Learning Path will participate in a series of self-directed and virtual collaboration events under the guidance of a facilitator who curates materials and creates exercises to address the needs of each individual learner.

1. Learning Path_Cloud
Developing specialized competencies, skills, and
experience in the Acquisition of IT
May-June 2014

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This document describes an opportunity for developing specialized
competencies in the acquisition of cloud-enabled IT services.
A Learning Path is an assembly of experiential, developmental, and
informal learning activities designed to improve competencies and gain
practical expertise in a specialized area of focus, such as Information
Technology.
Participants who complete the Learning Path will participate in a series of
self-directed and virtual collaboration events under the guidance of a
facilitator who curates materials and creates exercises to address the
needs of each individual learner.
Learning Path_Cloud

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• Participants will be responsible for completing activities on the
Learning Path during a four week course of study.
• A total of 5 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) may be earned each
week by completing Path activities.
• Total CLPs earned allows the learner to demonstrate expertise and
knowledge gained.
• CLPs can be earned for both group and individual exercises to enable
participant flexibility and accommodate changing schedules.
• There is no expectation that participants will earn the full allotment.
• Opportunities to earn CLPs will be curated by the Learning Path
facilitator in a menu-style format, so participants can choose which
activities are most appropriate for their needs.
• Independent study opportunities are available on a case-by-case basis.
Learning Path_Cloud – Curriculum Overview

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Online learning will include guided research* and case studies in the
acquisition of cloud, as well as team-based exercises to transfer knowledge
into practice.
In-Person networking and informal problem solving sessions, plus right-of-
first-refusal access to area seminars and professional association events.
• Attendance at in-person events is not mandatory for program
completion, with the exception of the final application event
Virtual Collaboration events provide the opportunity for additional group
work, and will be facilitated via an open collaboration forum to enable
social and informal learning.
• This forum will also serve as an open archive of participant work
throughout the Learning Path, so that knowledge, best practices, and
lessons learned are available for use by the broader community.
*All participants will receive a free, 30-day trial subscription to ASI’s Virtual Acquisition Office™ to support their research efforts
Learning Path_Cloud - Overview of online, in-person, and virtual events

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Learning Path_Cloud – Sample Progression (Weeks 1 and 2)
WeekOne:
Planning&
Pre-Award
Research
Create
Contribute
Attend an event or seminar on Cloud Computing and post a synopsis
on the collaboration platform
Profile a cloud computing provider or create a market research plan
Submit your content for peer review while serving as a peer reviewer
for another participant
1 CLP
2.5 CLPs
5 CLPs
WeekTwo:
Strategy&
Solicitation
Research
Create
Contribute
Read a policy or oversight document related to cloud acquisition &
post a synopsis on the collaboration platform
Create an acquisition strategy for a cloud acquisition, annotate an
existing solicitation document and provide analysis
Submit your content for peer review while serving as a peer reviewer
for another participant
1 CLP
2.5 CLPs
5 CLPs
The self-directed nature of the Learning Path
enables flexibility, fosters intrinsic motivation, and
decreases time away from the job while preserving
the benefits of social and informal learning.

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The application event represents the final assessment in Learning
Path_Cloud.
Participants will be assessed on their application of knowledge gained
during the program to solving cloud acquisition challenges.
Solutions will be posted on a the Learning Path open collaboration forum,
which is accessible to all interested parties, to promote and extend the
value of this collective learning effort.
The application event may include individual and team challenges based
on issues that arise during the course of program completion. All
challenges will be completed during this in-person, live event.
• Challenges and scenarios can also be submitted by industry and agency
representatives.
Learning Path_Cloud - The Application Event

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The inaugural Cloud Computing Learning Path Application Event will be
hosted by Amazon Web Services at its Public Sector Forum on June 26,
2014.
ASI Government is actively seeking volunteers to participate in this first
iteration of the Learning Path_Cloud. If you know of interested acquisition
professionals, or would like to contribute to the design and execution of
this innovative learning event, please share this document and contact
Frank McNally for additional information.
Frank McNally
ASI Government
fmcnally@asigovt.com
703-216-0097
Learning Path_Cloud – Inaugural Application Event