The Society of Defense Financial Management offers the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) program to those persons desiring to demonstrate proficiency in the core aspects of defense financial management. The program is open to all candidates who have met the qualifications below. Most candidates will be civilian or military members of the Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, or employees of defense contractors and suppliers.
The candidate must:
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Adhere to the SDFM Pledge of Professionalism
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent
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If no defense related financial management experience, then complete four years of federal government-related financial management experience (with an associate degree or higher).
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Complete two years of defense-related financial management experience if the candidate holds an associate degree or higher, OR
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Complete three years of defense-related financial management experience (without degree), OR
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Have completed the required years of financial management experience as follows:
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Successfully complete the required examinations
If you meet these requirements, please ENROLL ONLINE
If you prefer to mail your payment, please go to the SDFM website and following the instructions ENROLL IN CDFM
Once enrolled and ready to test for certification, you can find exam information here.