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 124 STAT. 4304 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 ‘‘(1) encourage individuals in the acquisition workforce to maintain the currency of their acquisition knowledge and gen- erally enhance their knowledge of related acquisition manage- ment disciplines through academic programs and other self- developmental activities; and ‘‘(2) develop key work experiences, including the creation of a program sponsored by the Department of Defense that facilitates the periodic interaction between individuals in the acquisition workforce and the end user in such end user’s environment to enhance the knowledge base of such workforce, for individuals in the acquisition workforce so that the individ- uals may gain in-depth knowledge and experience in the acquisition process and become seasoned, well-qualified mem- bers of the acquisition workforce.’’. SEC. 874. RECERTIFICATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. (a) CONTINUING EDUCATION.—Section 1723 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 873, is further amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: ‘‘(a) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.—(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish education, training, and experience require- ments for each acquisition position, based on the level of complexity of duties carried out in the position. In establishing such require- ments, the Secretary shall ensure the availability and sufficiency of training in all areas of acquisition, including additional training courses with an emphasis on services contracting, market research strategies (including assessments of local contracting capabilities), long-term sustainment strategies, information technology, and rapid acquisition. ‘‘(2) In establishing such requirements for positions other than critical acquisition positions designated pursuant to section 1733 of this title, the Secretary may state the requirements by categories of positions. ‘‘(3) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Sec- retary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall establish requirements for continuing education and periodic renewal of an individual’s certification. Any requirement for a cer- tification renewal shall not require a renewal more often than once every five years.’’. (b) STANDARDS FOR TRAINING.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter IV of Chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ‘‘§ 1748. Fulfillment standards for acquisition workforce training ‘‘The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall develop fulfillment standards, and implement and maintain a program, for purposes of the training requirements of sections 1723, 1724, and 1735 of this title. Such fulfillment standards shall consist of criteria for determining whether an individual has demonstrated competence in the areas that would be taught in the training courses required under those sections. If an individual meets the appropriate fulfillment standard, the applicable training require- ment is fulfilled.’’.