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MDA encourages all personnel to participate in continuous learning, to develop skills and broaden career perspectives. For that purpose, we provide:
It is part of our organizational priority to invest in advancement through learning and development of MDA’s staff of civilians, military and contractors. Our learning program has evolved to include both the Corporate University Enterprise (CUE) and the Learning Management System (LMS), for civilian and military personnel as well as contractors. These classroom and on-line competency-based trainings are driven by individual skills assessments.
Corporate University Enterprise(CUE) provides ongoing learning opportunities for employees. This educational program helps ensure MDA employees acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies required to improve job performance, increase the ability to contribute to the mission and earn additional pay. By continually developing your capabilities, you help the MDA meet or exceed current and emerging agency goals. CUE courses include Orientation, Professional and Technical and Leadership topics.
Modules within the Learning Management System (LMS) include electronic registration and tracking, career guides and individual development plans. Both CUE and LMS staff welcome suggestions to meet employee learning needs at all career stages. MDA personnel also have access to professional consulting to build high performing teams.
Additional DoD learning options include the Defense Leadership and Management Program, senior service school scholarships and professional military education.
We sponsor diverse academic courses as well as advanced degrees in Information Assurance and Systems Engineering. Certification training includes Information Assurance, Acquisition Levels I, II, III and Defense Financial Management.
A current focus is on training for competency and performance in Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods. These help all employees contribute to MDA’s important mission.