Note: Pre-PDI training and CDFM testing at PDI do not require full conference registration. Call Registration Headquarters at (702) 798-8376 for assistance.

Pre-PDI CDFM Training

Pre-PDI CDFM Training Schedule

Monday, May 30
8am-5pm
Tuesday, May 31
8am-5pm
CDFM Module 1: Resource Management Environment Intense Coverage Mini-Workshop CDFM Module 3: Accounting and Finance Intense Coverage Mini-Workshop
CDFM Module 2: Budget and Cost Analysis Intense Coverage Mini-Workshop CDFM Module 2: Budget and Cost Analysis Intense Coverage Mini-Workshop
CDFM Module 4: Acquisition Business Management Two-Day Course

CDFM Module 1: Resource Management Environment Intense Coverage Mini-Course
One-day course: Mon, May 30, 8am-5pm
Room: Canary 1
Instructor: Joe Mullane, CDFM
Cost: $250
Materials: EDFMTC textbook version 2013a
Textbook NOT included in course cost. Buy the textbook online and bring your copy or buy at PDI.
CDFM Module 1 Mini-Course Credits
CDFM/NASBA Credits: 8 CPEs
DoD FM Certification Program Course FMF3989
• PL1 Credits: 4 hrs
• PL3 Credits: 4 hrs
See PDI workshop descriptions for detailed information.
The CDFM Module 1 Mini-Course provides 8-hours of intensive instruction focused on the material covered in the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) related to the management of government resources. The course is intended for those who have completed a significant amount of exam preparation, and wish to “top off” or refresh their knowledge prior to taking the exam. Separate registration and payment is required. Does not include EDFMTC textbook, CDFM Program enrollment or exam.

Find the most important information about the CDFM exams and earning CDFM or CDFM-A certification in one place! Get a copy of the CDFM Candidate Handbook here: http://www.asmconline.org/candidatehandbook

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CDFM Module 2: Budget and Cost Analysis Mini-Course
One-day course: Mon, May 30, 8am-5pm or Tue, May 31, 8am-5pm
Room: Canary 2
Instructor: Marv Ormerod, CDFM-A
Cost: $250
Materials: EDFMTC textbook version 2013a
Textbook NOT included in course cost. Buy the textbook online and bring your copy or buy at PDI.
CDFM Module 2 Mini-Course Credits
CDFM/NASBA Credits: 8 CPEs
DoD FM Certification Program Course FMF3990
• PL1 Credits: 1 hr
• PL3 Credits: 7 hrs
See PDI workshop descriptions for detailed information.
The CDFM Module 2 Mini-Course provides 8-hours of intensive instruction focused on the material covered in the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) related to the defense budget and cost analysis. The course is intended for those who have completed a significant amount of exam preparation, and wish to “top off” or refresh their knowledge prior to taking the exam. Separate registration and payment is required. Does not include EDFMTC textbook, CDFM Program enrollment or exam.

Find the most important information about the CDFM exams and earning CDFM or CDFM-A certification in one place! Get a copy of the CDFM Candidate Handbook here: http://www.asmconline.org/candidatehandbook

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CDFM Module 3: Accounting and Finance Intense Coverage Mini-Course
One-day course: Tue, May 31, 8am-5pm
Room: Canary 1
Instructor: Joe Mullane, CDFM
Cost: $250
Materials: EDFMTC textbook version 2013a
Textbook NOT included in course cost. Buy the textbook online and bring your copy or buy at PDI.
CDFM Module 3 Mini-Course Credits
CDFM/NASBA Credits: 8 CPEs
DoD FM Certification Program Course FMF3991
• PL3 Credits: 8 hrs
See PDI workshop descriptions for detailed information.
The CDFM Module 3 Mini-Course provides 8-hours of intensive instruction focused on the material covered in the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) related to defense accounting and finance. The course is intended for those who have completed a significant amount of exam preparation, and wish to “top off” or refresh their knowledge prior to taking the exam. Separate registration and payment is required. Does not include EDFMTC textbook, CDFM Program enrollment or exam.

Find the most important information about the CDFM exams and earning CDFM or CDFM-A certification in one place! Get a copy of the CDFM Candidate Handbook here: http://www.asmconline.org/candidatehandbook

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CDFM Module 4: Acquisition Business Management Course
Two-day course: Mon-Tue, May 30-31, 8am-5pm
Room: Canary 3
Instructors: Rich Arns, CDFM-A/Ed Clancy, CDFM-A
Cost: $475
Materials: Module 4 Addendum Textbook
Textbook included in cost of course.
CDFM Module 4 Course Credits
CDFM/NASBA Credits: 16 CPEs
DoD FM Certification Program Course FMF2640
• PL3 Credits: 6 hrs
See PDI workshop descriptions for detailed information.
This course covers major weapons systems acquisition from the Program Manager’s perspective and is taught by a highly experienced instructor. Intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about the defense acquisition process, are enrolled in the CDFM Program, and have elected to pursue the CDFM-A (CDFM with Acquisition Specialty) designation.

Find the most important information about the CDFM exams and earning CDFM or CDFM-A certification in one place! Get a copy of the CDFM Candidate Handbook here: http://www.asmconline.org/candidatehandbook

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CDFM Testing at PDI

2016 PDI Testing Session Schedule

Tuesday
5/31
Wednesday
6/1
Thursday
6/2
Friday
6/3
8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am
10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm
1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm
3:30-5:30pm 3:30-5:30pm 3:30-5:30pm No Testing

CDFM Study Room: Hall of Cities—New Orleans
The CDFM Study Room is located next to the testing room and provides a quiet space for testing candidates to review their study materials.

CDFM Testing Room: Hall of Cities—New York
Show up outside the testing room 10-15 minutes before your testing appointment. You must have a testing reservation and present a valid, government-issued, photo ID in order to enter the testing room. All personal items, including study materials, jackets, purses, and cell phones (turned off) must be placed against the testing room wall. No cell phone or calculator use is allowed. A printout of your results will be provided immediately after you complete the exam.

PDI testing reservations can be made or changed by logging in to your PDI registration account and clicking on “Reserve a CDFM Testing Session.” If you wish to test at PDI in Orlando but will not be a registered attendee, call Registration Headquarters at (702) 798-8376 for assistance.

Any of the 4 CDFM module exams can be taken and exams can be taken in any order. Exam must be purchased before reserving a testing slot. Please be courteous to your peers and only reserve testing slots you are committed to using. Exam Fees for slots reserved but not used onsite will be forfeited.

All CDFM examinations at PDI require special authorization and purchase procedures. All individuals wishing to sit for an exam ($99 each) must be actively enrolled in the CDFM Program.

If you experience any difficulties or have questions, please email certification@asmconline.org or call (703) 549-0360 and ask for a staff member in the Certification Department.

View more information about CDFM certification here: http://www.asmconline.org/certification/cdfm-information.

To check your enrollment status: Log on to your ASMC account and click on “Update Profile” to view your “Enrollment Expires” date.

If there is no date showing or if your enrollment has expired, enroll or extend your enrollment in the CDFM Program by clicking on the “CDFM Enrollment” link on the left side of the screen.

Note: If you are currently or were previously CDFM certified, please contact the Certification Department at certification@asmconline.org or (703) 549-0360 for assistance with enrollment.

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CDFM Reception

We are happy to announce that we will be holding a CDFM Reception on Thursday, June 2, from 6-7:30pm in the Crystal Ballroom!

Many thanks to IBM for sponsoring this invitation-only event!  Attendance is limited to those who have been awarded CDFM or CDFM-A certification.

The designation “CDFM” or “CDFM-A” on your name badge is your invitation; however, those completing their certification requirements on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at the PDI are also invited!  (Candidates expecting to complete the CDFM should be sure to submit their VFME form before attending PDI, so passing the exams is the last of the requirements.)

Registration is not required but is appreciated.  Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  To register, log in to the PDI Registration Update site, click on “Pre-PDI Workshops and Mini-Courses”, check the box for “CDFM Reception,” then click “Save Changes.”

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CDFM Recognition at PDI

Your name badge will reflect your status as a CDFM and/or CDFM-A as of the date the PDI name badges are printed.

CDFM and CDFM-A ribbons for your name badge will be available at the registration booth beginning Wednesday morning.

If you earn the CDFM or CDFM-A while testing at PDI, come see us at the CDFM Information Desk for a complimentary lapel pin!

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