The Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) on-line training courses are now available on the Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS) at https://golearn.adls.af.mil/login.aspx.  Under “Course List” and under “Selected Force Training” you will find:
1)  DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) 4-module
2)  DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) 7-module

The consolidated 4-module course is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes in duration.  The 7-module course is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes in duration.  While longer in duration, the 7-module course offers additional in-depth explanations and the ability to review modules on specific activities at the applicable time during the appraisal cycle. 

Section 9902(c)(3) of Title 5, United States Code, requires training and retraining for supervisors, managers, and employees in the implementation and operation of the DPMAP.  Training options include completion of either computer-based training or local instructor-led classroom training, or a combination of the two, subject to locally negotiated collective bargaining agreements.  Either the 4-module or the 7-module course may be completed to satisfy the initial DPMAP training requirement if computer-based training is the delivery method.   

All employees must complete DPMAP training upon initial assignment to a covered position and at least once every five years thereafter.  All supervisors and managers of DPMAP covered positions must complete DPMAP training upon initial assignment to the position and, pursuant to Section 9902(d)(2) of Title 5, United States Code, at least once every three years thereafter. The 4-module course should be completed to satisfy the retraining requirement if computer-based training is the delivery method.