GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD (GPC) TRAINING/REFRESHER TRAINING

1) Training Requirements:

a) Prior to establishing an account, all prospective cardholders (CH), billing officials (BO), and alternate/billing officials (A/BO) must receive training and orientation covering the GPC program. Training is provided through Defense Acquisition University (DAU), West Point Directorate of Contracting (DOC), and the West Point SJA.

b) Initial training consists of West Point DOC, DAU, and ethics. Instructions are provided below. Individuals new to the GPC program and/or new to West Point, must complete all three prior to appointment.

2) DAU Training: It is recommended that GPC officials complete the DAU on-line continuous learning module, “DOD Government Purchase Card” prior to attending the West Point DOC training. Instructions for enrolling are below.

3) West Point DOC Training: To enroll, send the A/OPC an email with the name of the individual(s) and the desired attendance date.

4) Ethics Training (initial and refresher): All GPC CH, BO, and A/BOs shall receive annual ethics training from the SJA ethics counselor or they shall complete the DAU continuous learning module "Ethics Training for AT&L Workforce - CLM 003".  Failure to attend may be grounds for suspension of the account. Contact the SJA ethics counselor, x8570, for training schedule.

5) Refresher training for Mission and IMCOM CHs and BOs is required annually.  Refresher training for NAF CHs and BOs is required every two (2) years.  Failure to complete GPC refresher training may be grounds for suspension of the account. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of two ways: 1) attend GPC training given by the Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) or 2) complete the refresher training on-line through DAU (make sure you print your certificate and put in your files).

Training Schedule:

NOTE:  In the event of inclement/severe weather conditions, civilian on-site training classes will be canceled when “CODE WHITE” and/or “CODE RED” is in effect.   Classes will be rescheduled and participants notified of the new date as soon as arrangements are made. For additional information, please contact the A/OPC.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENROLLING IN DAU CONTINUOUS LEARNING MODULES
1) Go to: https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/aitas/ 
2) Under "Student", click on "Apply for Training".
3) From the Sign In Options select how you are going to sign in.
4) In the middle of the page from the “Please select a Category” drop down menu, select either “Civilian Army Acquisition Workforce” or “Military Army Acquisition Workforce”.
5) Sign in by providing the required information.
6) Select “Continuous Learning Modules” from the Training Category options.
7) From the Module drop-down list (Step Two) select the Continuous Learning Module you want to apply for.
    a. If you need to take initial training, select “DOD GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD – CLG 001” (it is the top one).
    b. If you need refresher training, select “GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD REFRESHER TRAINING – CLG 004” (it is second from the top).
    c. If you need ethics training, select “Ethics Training for AT&L Workforce – CLM 003”
8) Press the SEARCH button in Step Three.
9) Review and/or complete your application.
10) At the top or bottom of the application, click the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button.
11) After you have successfully submitted your application, you will see the message below-“AITAS Registration for DAU Virtual Campus (Continuous Learning Module)You have been approved for (course), a Continuous Learning Module. The DAU Virtual Campus will send you an email with instructions and allocated time frame for completion. This is a continuous learning training module, therefore, no priority is assigned to personnel who apply. This has no impact on how soon you will be able to access the Course. In the event you are placed on a wait list to start the Continuous Learning Module, you will be notified by DAU as to when to begin the course.”
12) Your application will be forwarded to DAU. The DAU Virtual Campus will send you an email with instructions on how to begin taking the module. If you do not receive these instructions within 48 hours please contact the DAU Virtual Campus at dauhelp@dau.mil or option 1 at 1-866-568-6924 (toll free) or 703-805-3459 (commercial).”
13) Complete the course. 
14) Forward the “Successful Completion” email from DAU to the A/OPC.

To download and print your certificate:

1)     Access https://learn.dau.mil

2)     Login to Virtual Campus.

3)     After logging in, you are taken to your Student Desktop

4)     On your Student Desktop you will find the heading “You have passed the following online courses.”

5)     The class(es) you have passed are listed.

6)     To the right of the class title is “Download Official Certificate”.

7)     Left click the “Download Official Certificate” link, and a new window will open up.

8)     Left Click the link that says, “Right Click to Download” - DO NOT RIGHT CLICK!

9)      Print your course certificate by selecting the print icon.