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OWA Training FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for PSP and T3 course information, Navy eLearning registration, course approvals, instructor visibility, and training support.

Before You Register

Use this page to answer common PSP, T3, and Navy eLearning questions. These FAQs support students registering for OWA training in Navy eLearning, including PSP and T3 course offerings, course approvals, instructor visibility, and certification requirements.

PSP and T3 Details

Review course purpose, target audience, prerequisites, in-person training requirements, and instructor certification steps.

Navy eLearning

Find answers about registration instructions, Manager Approval Required messages, course status, section details, and confirmation emails.

Important: Navy eLearning does not send an automatic email confirmation for enrollment. After clicking “Enroll,” check the “Course Status” column for updates and allow five business days for your request to be approved or denied.

OWA Training FAQs

PSP and T3 Information and Details

Course information, target audience, prerequisites, delivery format, and instructor certification.

What is the Problem Solving Practitioner (PSP) course?

The Problem Solving Practitioner course is a two-day training focused on key areas that are crucial for enhancing the Navy’s warfighting capabilities and leadership effectiveness. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Warfighting Advantage mindset, leadership behaviors, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology, and various problem-solving techniques.

Who is the PSP course for?

The Problem Solving Practitioner course is for personnel who are involved in problem-solving efforts.

Are there any pre-requisites for the PSP course?

No PSP prerequisite was provided in the updated FAQ content. Students should follow the PSP Enrollment Guide and any command-specific guidance before registering.

Is the PSP course conducted online or in person?

The PSP course is in-person only. There are no online or virtual options.

What is the Train the Trainer (T3) course?

The Train the Trainer course is a five-day course that provides students with a deeper understanding of the PSP curriculum as well as the instructional techniques required to teach the PSP course.

Who is the T3 course for?

The T3 course is for personnel who have already completed the PSP course and have been identified by their command or Fleet, Force, or SYSCOM Improvement Office (FIO) as candidates to become PSP instructors. Personnel registering for the T3 course should have experience participating in problem-solving efforts. T3 graduates will deliver PSP courses within their command, community, or geographical area.

What pre-requisites are needed for the T3 course?

The pre-requisites for the T3 course are:

  • Completion of PSP.
  • Participation in problem-solving efforts.
Once I’ve taken T3, how do I become certified as a PSP instructor?

Once you’ve taken and passed the T3 course, you must co-facilitate or “teach-back” a PSP course alongside a certified PSP instructor. This teach-back must either be recorded or witnessed by a member of the OWA Education Division so the candidate’s performance can be reviewed. If the candidate’s performance is satisfactory, OWA Education Division personnel will certify that candidate as a PSP Instructor who can lead their own PSP courses.

How do I request a teach-back evaluation?

Please submit a formal request via the OWA website.

Navy eLearning

Registration instructions, approval workflow, section details, course status, and instructor information.

Are there registration instructions?

Yes. Please see the PSP and T3 Enrollment Guides on the OWA Master Training Calendar Page.

I’m seeing a “Manager Approval Required” pop-up when I click enroll in Navy eLearning. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal. Click “Continue.” No further action is required.

How can I see the location and dates of the course I’m registering for?

You can see the location and dates of the course offering by clicking “Details” under the “Time and Location” column.

Who should I reach out to regarding seat availability in specific sections?

Please reach out to the course instructor or quota manager directly with questions about seat availability.

How can I see who the course instructor or quota manager for a section is?

You can find the course instructor or quota manager on our course manager calendar under the “Section and Location” column. You can also see who this is in Navy eLearning, but you will not be able to see it until after you have been approved.

Once approved, the course will show up in the “My Training” section of the “My Learning” tab in Navy eLearning. Clicking on the course title will display all the course information, including the course instructor.

Who is the manager who will approve my request?

The manager is not a manager within your organization. It is a role in Navy eLearning with permissions to approve or deny training requests. OWA course managers and some course instructors have this type of Navy eLearning permission and will approve or deny your request.

Will I receive a confirmation email?

No. Navy eLearning does not send an automatic email confirmation for enrollment. Once you have found the course section you want to register for and click “Enroll,” you will see “Processing Request” under the “Course Status” column. No further action on your part is required.

If you are wondering about your enrollment status, check the “Course Status” column. Please allow five business days for your request to be approved or denied.

Why is this training hosted in Navy eLearning?

Navy eLearning is the only Navy Learning Management System that can support easy access for civilians, contractors, and military personnel.

Further Questions

Contact information for additional PSP, T3, and OWA Education Division support.

Who do I reach out to with further questions?

Please reach out to the OWA Education Division at OWAEducation@us.navy.mil.

Need Help?


Check your course status before submitting a follow-up request. After you enroll, Navy eLearning may show your request as processing while it waits for approval. The best place to confirm your enrollment status is the “Course Status” column in Navy eLearning.

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