Training and Certification v1.1.0.0
Update to make the Training and Certification starter kit compatible outside the federal namespace: schema prefixes changed from msfed_ to msgov_ and naming updated from 'Federal' to 'Government'. Underlying data model releases remain govcdm_.
Oct-03, 2025
- Namespace and naming update:
- All schema namespaces have been converted from
msfed_
tomsgov_
to improve compatibility with State, Local, and other government entities outside the federal sector. - Human-readable naming strings changed from “Federal” to “Government” where applicable.
- All schema namespaces have been converted from
- What remains unchanged:
- Underlying data model releases continue to use the
govcdm_
prefix and were not altered by this release.
- Underlying data model releases continue to use the
- Impact and guidance:
- This is a schema/naming update only. Existing data model content remains compatible; agencies and implementers should update any custom code or mappings that referenced the old
msfed_
namespace. - If you consume the managed solution file, the download name has been updated to begin with
MS-Gov
.
- This is a schema/naming update only. Existing data model content remains compatible; agencies and implementers should update any custom code or mappings that referenced the old
This release prepares the Training and Certification starter kit for broader government reuse and collaboration by moving away from a federal-specific namespace and naming.

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