This page contains qualification content for the DoD Manual 8140.03, “Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program,” February 15, 2023. The content on this page provides amplifying information on proposed specific qualification options and requirements based on the criteria described in Section 3, Cyberspace Workforce Structure and Qualification Program.
As described in DoDM 8140.03, each DCWF work role includes associated foundational qualification options and resident qualification requirements as illustrated in the Sample Work Role Qualification Matrix below.
Sample Work Role Qualification Matrix
Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity (CS), and Cyber Enabler Workforce Element Governance
The DoD CIO is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity (CS), and Cyber Enabler workforce elements.
Purpose
The DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, Qualification Matrix, and Training Repository captures and organizes commercial certification and training options, DoD-owned training options, and educational options aligned to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF). The matrix and repository provide a central location to review existing cyber qualification options that meet the requirements of the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program (DoDM 8140.03) and supports the continued professional development of the DoD cyber workforce.
Matrix Organization
Each DoD 8140 foundational qualification option is mapped to a DCWF work role and the appropriate DoD 8140 proficiency level (i.e., Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced). Some qualification options have multiple mappings. Educational options can be found at the following links:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET): https://www.abet.org
Centers for Academic Excellence (CAE): www.caecommunity.org
For ease of reading, it is recommended that the user identifies a DCWF work role of interest, identifies the DoD 8140 foundational qualification option, and then researches additional information utilizing the acronym lists and expanded training repository, as applicable. Education, training, and certification options aligned to higher proficiency levels will qualify at lower proficiency levels. If a block area is blank, then no option has been identified for that specific DoD 8140 proficiency level, but higher DoD 8140 proficiency level options can be applied. If a block area has “TBD,” then the content is still in the validation process and may be inserted into the matrix at a later time.
Disclaimers
DoD Components may have specific requirements for the completion of DoD-owned cyber training under DoDM 8140.03. This qualification matrix and repository include DoD 8140 qualification content, including DoD-owned cyber training courses, submitted to DoD CIO from 2019-2023. Users should consult with a representative from their organization before enrolling in any foundational qualification option to verify current requirements.
Ingestion of commercial and DoD-owned qualification options is an open and continuous process. Users should continue to monitor the DoD 8140 Documents Library, found on the DISA Cyber Exchange, as more resources become available: https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dod8140/documents-library/
Additional Information
As stated in the DoDM 8140.03, any training approved for the Cyber Mission Forces will also be accepted for the corresponding DCWF work role.
The Defense Cyber Crime Center, Cyber Training Academy developed the “Cyber 101” foundational course, which is aligned as a Training Foundational Qualification Option for most Cyber Enabler and Intelligence Workforce (cyberspace) work roles.
(New) DoD 8140 Matrix 2.0
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DAU DCWF Playlists
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DoD 8140 Matrix Change Management Bulletin
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26 Mar 2025
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DoD 8140 Matrix 2.0
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26 Mar 2025
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Memo: Cyber Enabler
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17 Dec 2024
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DAU DCWF Learning Playlists
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) learning playlists provides courses and workshops that enable the learner to meet the training requirements for identified DCWF work roles. Each level of training builds on the previous level and adds additional training requirements for that level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced). These courses and workshops have been vetted by the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) as Foundational Qualification Options for the identified DCWF work role.
For additional requirements, refer to the DOD Manual 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program (15 FEB 2023) or refer to your agency specific cyber workforce training requirements.
Additional cyber courses are available through the iCatalog at https://icatalog.dau.edu/ and the DAU Learning search menu. For questions or concerns regarding this playlist please reach out to DAU at acquisition.cyber@dau.edu
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Finding Your DAU User ID
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