The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) touches members of the Defense Acquisition Workforce throughout all professional career stages. DAU provides a full range of basic, intermediate, and advanced certification training; assignment-specific training; mission assistance and knowledge sharing assets; job-relevant applied research, and continuous learning opportunities. Mission Provide a global learning environment to develop qualified acquisition, requirements, and contingency professionals who deliver and sustain effective and affordable warfighting capabilities. Impact acquisition excellence through: Acquisition certification and leadership training Mission assistance to acquisition organizations and teams Online knowledge sharing resources Continuous learning assets Strategic workforce planning Enabling the Defense Acquisition Workforce to achieve the right acquisition outcomes.