DoW Mentor-Protege Program — Program Manager's Course

DoW Mentor-Protégé Program

Program Manager’s Course

March 2026

Course Overview

Comprehensive 10-module eLearning course designed for DoW MPP Program Managers

Covers the full MPP lifecycle — from program fundamentals and eligibility through financial management, compliance, and awards

Built on DFARS Appendix I, the MPP SOP, and 10 U.S.C. § 4902

Designed for self-paced learning with consistent structure across all modules

Includes AI-generated video narration, interactive components, real-world scenarios, and knowledge assessments

Source documents — DFARS Appendix I, MPP SOP chapters, and federal regulations — are cited and referenced throughout every module

Consistent Learning Architecture

Video Introduction

Learning Objectives

Interactive Content

Scenarios

Knowledge Checks

Summary

Final Assessment

Based on Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction — the foundational framework for systematic instructional design

Gagné, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of Instructional Design (5th ed.). Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

Component Deep-Dive

Video Introductions & Course Entry

Each module opens with a branded landing page — module title, cover image, course description, and a clear “Start Course” entry point

AI-generated video narration introduces each lesson with context and tone

Professional production with DoW branding and 508 compliance

Component Deep-Dive

Learning Objectives & SOP Alignment

Every objective maps directly to MPP SOP chapters and DFARS Appendix I sections

Learning objectives are mapped to specific MPP SOP sections and DFARS references

Component Deep-Dive

Interactive Learning Components

Flashcards, accordions, and tabs break dense DFARS content into digestible chunks

Active engagement replaces passive reading

Component Deep-Dive

Scenarios, Storyline & Knowledge Checks

Real-world scenarios make abstract regulations concrete

Articulate Storyline powers branching interactions and evaluations

Knowledge checks verify comprehension before progression

Component Deep-Dive

Summary & Review

Each module concludes with a structured summary of key concepts

Visual card-based layout reinforces learning and supports quick reference

Development Process

1

Research & Analysis

DFARS 219.71, Appendix I, SOP

2

Content Architecture

10-module structure mapped to SOP chapters

3

SME Discussion & Review

Iterative feedback cycles

4

Development

Rise 360 + Storyline authoring, video production

5

Internal QA & Review

Comprehensive review across all modules

6

Program Manager Review

New collaborative review phase

7

Deployment NEXT STEPS

Web-accessible platform for all program managers

ADDIE Model (Steps 1–5): Branch, R. M. (2009). Instructional Design: The ADDIE Approach. Springer. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-09506-6

Kirkpatrick Model (Steps 5–8): Kirkpatrick, J. D., & Kirkpatrick, W. K. (2016). Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. ATD Press.

Feedback & Next Steps

Path Forward

Program Analyst and Senior Program Analyst have reviewed the content — pleased with the product

Leadership review and decision

Our Next Actions

Marketing and publishing plan for full rollout

Request OSBP Leadership’s (Director, MPP and Associate Director, MPP) next steps for the course

Full deployment to all Program Managers

Timeline

Iterate based on participant feedback and finalize for full deployment

Discussion Points

MOVE AMERICA

Option A: Build a standalone Move America course from the ground up
Option B: Adapt and rebrand the existing MPP course for Move America

BRANDING

Department of Defense → Department of War — iterative transition across all modules, SOP references, and video narration

Let’s Walk Through the Modules

Live demonstration of the full eLearning experience

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Questions & Discussion

Let’s discuss what you’ve seen

Thank You

We appreciate OSBP Leadership’s time and feedback. We’re ready to support whatever direction the team decides — from iterating on content to full deployment across all Program Managers.