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"Old" CDFM Module 1 Exam: Resource Management Environment - Pearson VUE (will be retired on October 1, 2024)

The Module 1 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home (effective June 1, 2020). The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Government Resource Management Environment
• Manpower Management
• Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

CDFM Module 1 Exam: Resource Management Environment - Pearson VUE (Updated May 29, 2024

The Module 1 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Government Resource Management Environment
• Manpower Management
• Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

"Old" CDFM Module 2 Exam: Budget and Cost Analysis - Pearson VUE (will be retired on October 1, 2024)

The Module 2 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home (effective June 1, 2020). The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Defense Budget Process
• Cost and Economic Analysis
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance Management
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

CDFM Module 2 Exam: Budget and Cost Analysis - Pearson VUE (Updated May 29, 2024)

The Module 2 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Defense Budget Process
• Cost and Economic Analysis
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance Management
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

"Old" CDFM Module 3 Exam: Accounting and Finance - Pearson VUE (will be retired on October 1, 2024)

The Module 3 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home (effective June 1, 2020). The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Auditing
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

CDFM Module 3 Exam: Accounting and Finance - Pearson VUE (Updated May 29, 2024)

The Module 3 exam is one of the 3 exams required to earn the CDFM. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Auditing
• Fiscal Law

View the exam blueprints here. Get the Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. View enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

"Old" CDFM Module 4 Exam: Acquisition - Pearson VUE (will be retired on October 1, 2024)

The Module 4 Acquisition exam is required for earning the CDFM-A. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home (effective June 1, 2020). The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Goals, Strategy and the 3 Major DoD Decision Support Systems
• Systems Engineering
• Resource Management
• Life Cycle Logistics
• Human Systems Integration
• Acquiring Information Technology
• Technology Protection
• Test and Evaluation
• Decisions, Assessments and Reports
• Special Management Activities (Emphasis on Earned Value Management)

View the exam blueprints in the back of the CDFM Candidate Handbook here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. If you are an active CDFM, contact the Certification Department to have a cost-free enrollment added to your account. Otherwise, view enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.

CDFM Module 4 Exam: Acquisition - Pearson VUE (Updated May 29, 2024)

The Module 4 Acquisition exam is required for earning the CDFM-A. This is a closed book, proctored, computer-based exam to be taken at a Pearson VUE testing location or at home. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice items and the candidate seat time is 120 minutes, to include accepting the Non-Disclosure Agreement and a brief survey.

Competency areas tested:
• Business Financial Management and Cost Estimating
• Engineering and Technical Management
• Information Technology
• Life Cycle Logistics
• International Acquisition and Security Cooperation
• Program Management
• Test and Evaluation

View the exam blueprints here.

Active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to test. If you are an active CDFM, contact the Certification Department to have a cost-free enrollment added to your account. Otherwise, view enrollment information here.

An authorization to test email is sent within approximately 24-48 hours of purchase and includes the information needed to schedule the exam in the Pearson VUE test scheduling system.