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All rights reserved.  \nCDFM™ Candidate  \nHandbook Table of Contents  \nCertification Overview   2  \nIntroduction About SDFM  \nCDFM Program Background What is the CDFM/CDFM-A and Who Should Pursue It?  \nThe Value of CDFM/CDFM-A Certification OUSD(C) Accepts the CDFM as an Alternative to DFMCP Certification  \nGeneral Policies   4  \nNon-Discrimination Policy Contact Information Changes Name Changes  \nCertification Process Flowchart ............................ 5  \nSTEP 1: Check Eligibility .......................................... 6  \nSTEP 2: Prepare for Examination ....................... 6  \nExamination Format  \nJob Task Analysis & Content Validation Examination Specifications (Blueprints)  \n• Module 1: Resource Management Environment  \n• Module 2: Budget and Cost Analysis  \n• Module 3: Accounting and Finance  \n• Module 4: Acquisition  \nSuggested CDFM Exam Preparation Tools  \nSTEP 3: Enroll in the CDFM™ Program ................7  \nCDFM Certification Agreement Initial Enrollment  \nEnrollment Extensions  \nSTEP 4: Pay for Exams .......................................... 8  \nTesting Options  \nSTEP 5: Schedule Exams ....................................... 9  \nADA Accommodations  \nAt-Home Online Proctored Testing (OnVUE) Pearson VUE Test Center Testing  \nSpecial Arrangement Exam Testing  \nSTEP 6: Take Exams   12  \nExamination Security Policy  \nAt-Home Online Proctored Testing (OnVUE) Pearson VUE Test Center Testing  \nSpecial Arrangement Exam Testing Tester Misconduct  \nSTEP 7: Submit VFME ............................................ 17  \nCertified! ................................................................... 17  \nWhat to Expect After Meeting All Certification Requirements  \nReimbursement Recertification Certified Retired Status  \nReinstatement of Inactive CDFMs  \nAppendix A: SDFM Pledge of Professionalism......19  \nAppendix B: Fees.....................................................21  \nAppendix C: CDFM™ Program Enrollment Form ...................................................................... 23  \nAppendix D: Suggested CDFM™ Exam Preparation Tools ................................................26  \nAppendix E: CDFM™ Program Certification Agreement .......................................................... 30  \nAppendix F: CDFM™ Candidate Non-Disclosure Agreement................................33  \nAppendix G: Pearson VUE Candidate Rules Agreement .......................................................... 35  \nAppendix H: OnVUE Exam Policies and Procedures .......................................................... 38  \nAppendix I: Verification of Financial Management Experience (VFME) Form .............41  \nAppendix J: CDFM™ Recertification Policy ..........43  \nAppendix K: DFMCP Certification Requirement Alternatives ..........................................................57  \nAppendix L: 2024 CDFM™ Exam Blueprints (\"Old\"Exams)......................................................... 65  \nCDFM™ Certification Overview  \nIntroduction  \nThankyou foryour interest in the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Certification Program provided by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), previously known as the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) . This candidate handbook is intended to support those interested in pursuing the CDFM or Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A) certification. If you have questions about this guide or any other part of the CDFM Certification Program, please contact us at:  \n[Email:](Email: certification@sdfm.org)[ certification@sdfm.org](Email: certification@sdfm.org)  \nPhone: (703) 549-0360 / (800) 462-5637  \nHours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm ET  \nIt is the CDFM candidate’s responsibility to read and understand this entire handbook—i","cbCaifbcX4Xm9uCl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifbcX4Xm9uCl","pdf",3721542,95,"English","# Certification Overview\n## Introduction About SDFM\n## General Policies\n# Certification Process\n## STEP 1: Check Eligibility\n## STEP 2: Prepare for Examination\n## STEP 3: Enroll in the CDFM™ Program\n## STEP 4: Pay for Exams\n## STEP 5: Schedule Exams\n## STEP 6: Take Exams\n## STEP 7: Submit VFME\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A: SDFM Pledge of Professionalism\n## Appendix B: Fees\n## Appendix C: CDFM™ Program Enrollment Form\n## Appendix D: Suggested CDFM™ Exam Preparation Tools","[{\"question\":\"What certifications does the handbook support and who should pursue them?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook supports the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) and the Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A). 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