DoD Financial Management Certification Program Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Glenda Scheiner Director, Human Capital & Resource Management OUSD(C) 28 May 2015 (PDI)
Agenda Purpose FM Certification Requirements Where We Are Today FM Certification Policy Updates FM Certification Resources Three Key Websites Getting Started with the Learning History Worksheets Achieving Your Certification Using the Three-step Process Continuing Education & Training Credits Frequently Asked Questions 2
Purpose Establish a framework to guide DoD FM professional development Intent is to make a good FM workforce even better! Establish a mechanism to encourage key training in: o Audit Readiness o Decision Support/Analysis Encourage career broadening and leadership Transition to a more analytic orientation Ensure financial management workforce has knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to achieve auditable financial statements Develop a course-based rather than test-based certification Based on FM and Leadership competencies 3
Functional Competencies There are 17 DoD FM competencies that apply to the DoD FM Certification Program Accounting Analysis Accounting Concepts, Policies & Principles Advanced Financial Management Audit Concepts, Policies & Principles Budget Concepts, Policies & Principles Budget Execution Budget Formulation, Justification & Presentation Fundamentals & Operations of Accounting Fundamentals & Operations of Budget Fundamentals & Operations of Finance Fundamentals & Operations of Military & Civilian Pay Payroll Concepts, Policies & Principles Commercial Pay Concepts, Policies & Principles Decision Support Financial Concepts, Policies & Principles Financial Management Analysis Financial Management Systems 4
Technology Management Financial Management Creativity and Innovation Partnering Entrepreneurship National Defense Integration National Security Environment Vision External Awareness Strategic Thinking Political Savvy Global Perspective National Security Strategy Cert Level 3 Lead the Institution Cert Level 3 Lead Organizations/ Programs Team Building Accountability Decisiveness Influencing/Negotiating DoD Mission and Culture Human Capital Management Leveraging Diversity Conflict Management Developing Others DoD Corporate Perspective National Security Foundation Cert Level 3 Lead People Cert Level 2 Lead Teams/Projects Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Resilience Customer Service Oral Communication Continual Learning Problem Solving Written Communication Service Motivation Technical Credibility Mission Orientation Computer Literacy Cert Level 1 Lead Self 5
DoD FM Certification Requirements Training in FM & Leadership Competencies (course-based) Other Required Courses FM Experience / DoD FM Experience Developmental Assignment (Level 3) Continuing Education and Training (CET) System of Record is the DoD FM Learning Management System FM Certification Requirements Find these tools @ FM Online 6
FM Certification Equation: Level 2 7
DoD FM Certification: Where we are today Implementation complete Active Components Implemented in FY14 100% Guard/Reserve Implementation on 27 March Now it s time to earn your DFMCP The FM Certification Team will help you get there! 8
3000 4,382 FM members completed certification ~8.2% of FM Workforce Completed Certifications As of May 19, 2015 2500 2494 2000 1500 1000 1168 720 Other DFAS DCAA DoN Army Air Force 500 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 9
15000 4% Percent Certified by Component* 12000 15% Not Certified Certified 9000 2% 12% 13826 6000 9723 9580 7886 <1% 10% 3000 4475 3547 568 *Active members in the FM LMS As of May 14, 2015 0 1497 181 722 6 368 41 ARMY AF DON DFAS DCAA Other OUSD(C Majority require FM certification by June 30, 2016 only 13 Months away!
800 700 15% Completed Certifications by 4th Estate as of 19 May Sum of Users Not Certified Sum of Users Certified 600 500 9% 400 300 <1% 14% 23% 200 100 0% <1% 27% 0 DLA DeCA MDA DISA DHA DCMA DTRA Other Not Certified *Active members in the FM LMS Certified The 2-year window for achieving FM Certification ends 30 Jun 2016, or two years from date of launch whichever is later
FM Certification Policy Updates DAWIA FM Certification requirements for DAWIA-coded Positions (BUS-FM, BUS-CE, Audit) Members in dual-coded positions are required to attain both certifications Reduced curriculum in LMS now available for members in a dual-coded position whereby the DAWIA level is equal to or higher than the FM Certification level DAWIA Level 3 + DFMCP Level 2 = reduced curriculum DAWIA Level 2 + DFMCP Level 2 = reduced curriculum DAWIA Level 2 + DFMCP Level 3 reduced curriculum. Use full curriculum but can apply any DAU coursework that is applicable to the FM certification on a course-by-course basis.
FM Certification Resources available @FM Online or join us on LinkedIn http://ow.ly/szfdv Quarterly Newsletter Certification Update Lessons Learned Best Practices Practical Exercise Follow Kelly, a GS-14 through each step of certification DoD FM Certification Handbook Program background & overview Detailed requirement descriptions Checklist to get started Overview and Training Videos Video series introducing key elements of program Requirements Datasheets Outline requirements for each level Learning History Worksheets (LHW) Organize your prior training using these worksheets Competencies & Proficiency Levels Defines each of the 17 FM competencies and provides examples at each Proficiency Level. FM mylearn E-catalog of FM courses aligned to FM and leadership competencies. DAWIA/FM Certification LHWs Pre-populated w/ acquisition courses helping you focus Frequently Asked Questions LMS Job Aids LMS User Quick Start Guide Outlines the Three-step Process for achieving certification using the FM LMS Compilation of over 100 questions, organized by category Provide step-by-step instructions for all FM LMS tasks. 13
Three Key Websites I n f o r m a t i o n One stop shop for DoD FM-related News - Announcements (new courses, policy, awards) - Senior Leader Messaging - Links to FM mylearn FM Online FM mylearn E-catalog of all FM-related DoD education & training mapped to FM Certification requirements - Registration information - Course descriptions - Eligibility requirements Process FM LMS System of record for the DoD FM Certification Program - Complete the three-step process - Document achievements - Submit certification for supervisor approval 14
Coming in June Re-designed FM Online User-centered design Rotating homepage featuring new information Enhanced Navigation Information broken out by level New side navigation w/ related content One tab containing all FM Certification Tools/Template/Info Sheets One tab containing all policy documents 15
Using FM Learning Management System The DoD FM LMS, hosted on icompass, is the system of record for the DoD FM Certification Program Login with Username (provided via email) DoD FM Learning Management System Create a PIN & Remember It View Your Personalized Curriculum LMS Tools and Resources Job Aids - http://go.usa.gov/fyhq Step-by-step instructions for action you can take in the FM LMS LMS User Quick Guide - http://go.usa.gov/8hyc Outlines the Three-step Process for achieving certification using the FM LMS
Getting Started: Learning History Worksheets Many of you have completed education and training in financial management (FM) or leadership-related subjects from accredited colleges and universities. Using your levels Learning History Worksheet will help you organize the courses you ve successfully completed and identify where your training gaps are. Download Collect Research Fill Out Identify Gaps Download a LHW for your FM Certification Level*. Collect education and training completion certificates & academic transcripts Look up education and training courses in FM mylearn to identify competency alignment Plug in the information fields Identify training gaps and search for courses to take on FM mylearn *If you re DAWIA Certified, contact us for DAWIA-specific LHW.s 17
What if My course isn t there? Use the Course Submission Template 1) Submit a Course Submission Template and syllabus to your organization s Course Manager. 2) Course Manager will route course through approval process FM Online>DoD FM LMS>Forms 3) If approved, will be added to FM mylearn or you will receive approval documentation from OUSD(C) 18
What If I have academic courses? Use the Academic Matrices FMOnline> FM mylearn > Academic Matrices For a step-by-step overview, watch the Practical Exercise Collect Identify Match Convert Complete Collect academic transcripts Identify the appropriate FM Certification Level to which your academic course may apply Compare academic course title to sample course titles in the matrix to identify a match or close match Use the Course Hour Conversion Chart to determine the course hour value Complete the three-step process for applicable courses 19
Achieve your Certification using the Three-step Process You re almost there. Get Certified Using the DoD FM Learning Management System Watch Training Videos Complete Practical Exercise Collect Documentation Fill out Learning History Worksheet Review Learning History Worksheet w/ Supervisor Develop a Plan for Success! FM Online: https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil 1 Record Learning of Achievement Work w/ supervisor to assign Primary and/or Alternate Track Use your Learning History Worksheet to record information for ONE certification requirement Record learning for ALL courses needed to satisfy the requirement 2 Record Documentation 3 Record learning for the appropriate achievement documentation Remember: Combine all documents for each achievement into one PDF file, less than 800 KB Request Achievement Approval Record Learning for the appropriate achievement and request supervisor approval Repeat this 3-step process for each achievement documented in the FM LMS until all certification requirements are met Complete Other Required Courses Level 1: DoD FM 101 Course Levels 2&3: Audit Readiness, Ethics & Fiscal Law These courses are available w/in the FM LMS and via FM mylearn*. Approved substitution courses are available on FM mylearn*. * If completing a course via FM mylearn, you must follow the 3- step process to document course completion inside FM LMS. Request Certification Approval 1. Check that the three-step process is complete for each certification requirement 2. Record learning for your Certification Level and request CCA Approval.
Continuing Education & Training Credits Keep your DFMCP current by accruing a certain number of Continuing Education and Training credits every two years. The number of CETs required is based on your level: FM Certification Level 1 40 CETs FM Certification Level 2 60 CETs FM Certification Level 3 80 CETs CETs must be recorded in the FM LMS see the job aid How to Record CETs in the DoD FM LMS for step-by-step instructions. OUSD(C) developed web-based training may be taken to satisfy CET requirements if the course was not used to meet initial certification requirements 21
Occupational Series & Competency Overview Competencies & Other Required Courses Financial Administration/MCO Series 0501 WBC Hrs Accounting/MCO Series 0510 WBC Hrs Auditing/MCO Series 0511 WBC Hrs Budget Analysis/ MCO 0560 WBC Hrs FM & Reptng Analysis 0 Accounting Analysis 14 Audit CP&P 10 Budget CP&P 10 Adv Financial Mngmt 12 Accounting CP&P 10 Audit Planning & Mngmt 0 Budget Execution 15 Financial CP&P 10 Fund & Ops of Accntng 7 Audit Reporting 0 Budget Form, Justn & Pres 8 Financial Mngmt Analysis 10 Total 31 Total 10 Financial Mngmt Analysis 10 Fundementals & Op. of Finance 6 Financial Mngmt Systems 12 Financial Mngmt Systems 12 Total 43 Total 38 Audit Readiness 6.5 Audit Readiness 6.5 Financial Mngmt Systems 12 Financial Mngmt Systems 12 Decision Support 22 Decision Support 22 Audit Readiness 6.5 Audit Readiness 6.5 Ethics 6 Ethics 6 Decision Support 22 Decision Support 22 Financial Stewardship 0 Financial Stewardship 0 Ethics 6 Ethics 6 Fiscal Law 3 Fiscal Law 3 Financial Stewardship 0 Financial Stewardship 0 DoD FM 101 - Accounting 2 DoD FM 101 - Accounting 2 Fiscal Law 3 Fiscal Law 3 DoD FM 101 - Acquisition/Contracting 2 DoD FM 101 - Acquisition/Contracting 2 DoD FM 101 - Accounting 2 DoD FM 101 - Accounting 2 DoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101) 3 DoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101) 3 DoD FM 101 - Acquisition/Contracting 2 DoD FM 101 - Acquisition/Contracting 2 DoD FM 101 - Auditing 2 DoD FM 101 - Auditing 2 DoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101) 3 DoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101) 3 DoD FM 101 - Budget 3 DoD FM 101 - Budget 3 DoD FM 101 - Auditing 2 DoD FM 101 - Auditing 2 DoD FM 101 - Cost Analysis 2 DoD FM 101 - Cost Analysis 2 DoD FM 101 - Budget 3 DoD FM 101 - Budget 3 DoD FM 101 - Decision Support 2 DoD FM 101 - Decision Support 2 DoD FM 101 - Cost Analysis 2 DoD FM 101 - Cost Analysis 2 DoD FM 101 - Ethics 1 DoD FM 101 - Ethics 1 DoD FM 101 - Decision Support 2 DoD FM 101 - Decision Support 2 DoD FM 101 - Finance 2 DoD FM 101 - Finance 2 DoD FM 101 - Ethics 1 DoD FM 101 - Ethics 1 DoD FM 101 - Fiscal Law 2 DoD FM 101 - Fiscal Law 2 DoD FM 101 - Finance 2 DoD FM 101 - Finance 2 DoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoD 1 DoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoD 1 DoD FM 101 - Fiscal Law 2 DoD FM 101 - Fiscal Law 2 DoD FM 101 - PPBE 2 DoD FM 101 - PPBE 2 DoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoD 1 DoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoD 1 Total 73.5 Total 73.5 DoD FM 101 - PPBE 2 DoD FM 101 - PPBE 2 Adv Financial Mngmt 12 Accounting Analysis 14 Total 73.5 Total 73.5 Audit CP&P 10 Accounting CP&P 10 Accounting Analysis 14 Accounting Analysis 14 Audit Planning & Mngmt 0 Adv Financial Mngmt 12 Accounting CP&P 10 Accounting CP&P 10 Audit Reporting 0 Budget CP&P 10 Adv Financial Mngmt 12 Audit CP&P 10 Budget CP&P 10 Budget Execution 15 Audit CP&P 10 Audit Planning & Mngmt 0 Budget Execution 15 Budget Form, Justn & Pres 8 Audit Planning & Mngmt 0 Audit Reporting 0 Budget Form, Justn & Pres 8 Comm Pay CP&P 10 Audit Reporting 0 Budget CP&P 10 Comm Pay CP&P 10 Decision Support --Audit Execution 0 Comm Pay CP&P 10 Budget Execution 15 Decision Support --Audit Execution 0 Financial Mngmt Analysis 10 Decision Support --Audit Execution 0 Budget Form, Justn & Pres 8 Financial Mngmt Analysis 10 Financial CP&P 10 Financial CP&P 10 Comm Pay CP&P 10 Financial CP&P 10 Financial Reptng 0 Financial Reptng 0 Decision Support --Audit Execution 0 Financial Reptng 0 FM & Reptng Analysis 0 FM & Reptng Analysis 0 Financial Reptng 0 FM & Reptng Analysis 0 Fund & Ops of Accntng 7 Fund & Opns of Accntng 7 Fund & Opns of Accntng 7 Fund & Opns of Budget 6 Fund & Ops of Budget 6 Fund & Opns of Budget 6 Fund & Opns of Budget 6 Fundementals & Op. of Finance 6 Fundementals & Op. of Finance 6 Fundementals & Op. of Finance 6 Total 90 Total 97 Total 118 Total 85 Broad General Direct Competencies & Other Required Courses Direct Broad General Competencies & Other Required Courses TOTAL 201.5 TOTAL 201.5 TOTAL 201.5 TOTAL 201.5 Direct General Broad Competencies & Other Required Courses Direct General Broad Hours for competency highlighted in yellow will be completed by the end of Q4 22
Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Frequently Asked Questions Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 23
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? The CDFM is one of the twenty test-based certifications that are DoD-recognized and eligible for reimbursement. Professional Certifications like the CDFM are not mandatory for earning the DoD FM Certification, although, at Certification Levels 2 and 3, they are strongly recommended for career broadening. For a full list of these DoD-recognized test-based certifications, visit FM Online. View more questions at FM Online 24
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 25
Frequently Asked Questions Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? The FM LMS is a web-based system where you will track your progress toward obtaining and sustaining FM Certification. It is not built to handle storage for all of your professional development documentation. However, if you plan to progress into a position requiring a higher level of certification, you may take courses aligned to a higher certification levels to meet Continuing Education and Training hour requirements once you have already achieved the certification required for your position. Although these completed courses will not be documented the FM Learning Management System, you may keep their completion certificates in a personal file to upload in the LMS once you have a position requiring a higher level. When you are assigned to a position at the next level, you can record completed classes in the DoD FM LMS be sure to keep your completion certificates. View more questions at FM Online 26
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 27
Frequently Asked Questions What counts as CPE? There are several ways to earn CET credits once you have achieved certification. Remember, the purpose of the CET requirement is to ensure you are continuously sharpening your skills through education and training. 1) You can earn CETs is by completing any course listed in FM mylearn e-catalog. Each course hour credit is equal to one CET hour. 2) You may also earn CETs through education and training you complete to sustain certification in any of the DoD-recognized FM test-based certification programs. These credits can be simultaneously credited to your CET and CPE requirements, on a unit-to-unit basis. In other words, if you are a CFDM or CGFM, etc. and you earn continuing education credit through these programs, those CPEs can also be counted for CETs on a unit-to-unit basis. This same policy goes towards those of you who are included in the DAWIA program. Your CLPs will count as CETs on a unit-for-unit basis. 3) Lastly, if you are taking academic courses, you may count financial management related continuing education units (CEU) credits toward CETs based on the following equation: one CEU equals 10 CETs. CEUs are granted by accredited academic organizations, so refer to your academic institution for additional information. View more questions at FM Online 28
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 29
What does it mean if I don't get my certification? Frequently Asked Questions You have two years to complete the certification. This time constraint may be extended in one year increments by the Component Certification Authority (CCA), if there is sufficient justification for doing so. If you fail to obtain the FM Certification requirements for your position and the CCA approved time extension(s) have expired, the DoD organization has flexibility to administer adverse actions as deemed appropriate by the organization. For specific details on your organization s policy, contact your FM Certification POC. View more questions at FM Online 30
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 31
Frequently Asked Questions I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Yes, if you are assigned to a position that is coded DoD FM Certification and DAWIA Business FM, Business Cost Estimating, or Auditing, you must complete both the DoD FM Certification and the Acquisition Certification requirements. However, much of your acquisition training can count toward FM Certification requirements and years of experience can be applied to both certifications. The FM and Acquisition communities developed a pathway to certification that gives credit for acquisition courses with FM and Leadership content requirements for DAWIA certified personnel in Business-Financial Management, Business-Cost Estimating, and Acquisition-Audit. The Certification Program DoDI contains information on the reduced requirements for acquisitioncoded financial managers. Tip: Completing both certifications may require a time extension for meeting FM Certification requirements; Certification Component Administrators are encouraged to provide favorable consideration to personnel in this situation for extensions for the two-year time requirement to achieve FM certification. View more questions at FM Online 32
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 33
Frequently Asked Questions Will my prior FM military experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? Yes. Prior military experience in financial management counts toward your DoD FM experience requirement. View more questions at FM Online 34
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 35
Frequently Asked Questions I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? The short answer is that you should contact your organization s FM Certification POC. To earn credit for financial management training that isn t already included in FM mylearn, follow the four steps outlined below to have your prior education and training considered for fulfillment. 1. Fill out the LMS Course Submission Template located on FM Online. 2. Send the template to your Course Manager, along with the course syllabus. 3. The Course Manager will review it and submit to a Governing Body for review. 4. If your submission is approved, your course will be aligned to competencies and proficiency levels. After the course is properly aligned, it will appear in the LMS for you to select. View more questions at FM Online 36
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 37
Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? "Other Required Courses" are specific courses required at Certification Levels 1, 2, and 3. At Level 1 the Other Required Courses are the modules of the DoD FM 101. At Level 2 and 3, the Other Required Courses include Audit Readiness, Fiscal Law, and Ethics. These courses were developed to ensure every DoD FMer has a standardized understanding of these key areas. There may be other courses that provide Fiscal Law, Audit Readiness, or Ethics that satisfy mandatory course hour requirements. These courses may be used only if they have been recommended by your Component Functional Community Manager and approved by the OSD Functional Community Manager as approved substitutes. You may search for approved substitute course on FM mylearn, under the tab Substitution or within the DoD FM LMS course list for that achievement. View more questions at FM Online 38
Frequently Asked Questions Do I still need my CDFM after I get this certification? Can I use the FM LMS to document training I'm taking to prepare me for my next job? What counts as CPE? What does it mean if I don't get my certification? I sit in a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)-coded position. Am I required to complete both certifications? Will my prior FM experience count toward meeting the experience requirement for my certification level? I ve taken FM training that I do not see on FM mylearn. How do I submit a course to be included in the Program? Where can I find substitute courses for the Other Required Courses requirement? May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? View more questions at FM Online 39
Frequently Asked Questions May I obtain a higher certification level than the level required by my current position? No, you cannot obtain certification at a higher level than your current position requires. As noted before, after you ve completed initial certification requirements for your level, you may take courses at higher levels to satisfy Continuing Education and Training requirements. Then, when you have a position requiring a higher level, you can use those courses to meet those requirements. View more questions at FM Online 40
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