Aberdeen Proving Grounds FM User Training Part 1 DoD FM Certification Program Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
Training Outline 5 Ws and How of DoD FM Certification Program Why Purpose Who FM Community When Now (What is happening now) What FM Certification Overview Where FM Online/FM mylearn (Get additional information) How Achieve Certification (Successfully complete certification) 2
FM Certification Equation Course Hours Level 1 FM Financial Management Systems* 6 Decision Support* 4 Leadership Fundamentals and Operations of [X] [Accounting, Budget, Finance, or Military and Civilian Pay]* Lead Self Level 6 DoD FM 101 Course** 24 6 Total Course Hours 46 * Proficiency Level 1 ** Six of the twelve modules may be waived with the exception of Audit Readiness At Least 2 Yrs DoD FM Experience FM Certification Level 1 40 CETs every two years 3
DoD FM 101 Modules Course: DoD FM 101 for Level 1 Modules* Course Hours Introduction to DoD 1 Accounting 2 Finance 2 Budget 3 Audit Readiness 3 Fiscal Law 2 Ethics 1 PPBE 2 Auditing 2 Analysis/Decision Support 2 Acquisition/Contracting 2 Cost Analysis 2 *Six of the twelve modules may be waived with the exception of Audit Readiness 4
FM Certification Equation Course Hours Financial Management Systems* 8 Decision Support* 8 Level 2 FM Leadership Accounting Analysis OR Financial Mgt Analysis* Budget Formulation, Justification and Presentation OR Budget Execution* Concepts, Policies and Principles of [X]* [Accounting, Audit, Budget, Finance, Commercial Pay, or Payroll] Fundamentals and Operations of [Y] [Accounting, Budget, Finance, or Military and Civilian Pay]** 10 10 10 Lead Teams/Projects Level 10 Audit Readiness Fiscal Law Course Ethics Courses 9 Total Course Hours 71 6 At Least 4 Yrs FM Experience Required (2 years Must be DoD FM Experience) * Proficiency Level 3 ** Proficiency Level 1 60 CETs every two years FM Certification Level 2 [Recommended] At Least One 3-month Developmental Assignment [Recommended] Work towards Bachelor s Degree [Recommended] Completion of one of the DoD-approved Test-Based Certifications 5
FM Certification Equation Course Hours Financial Management Systems * 4 Decision Support * 10 Level 3 FM Accounting Analysis AND Financial Mgt Analysis * Budget Formulation, Justification and Presentation AND Budget Execution * 12 12 Advanced Financial Management * 12 Leadership Concepts Policies and Principles of [Y] [Accounting, Audit, Budget, Finance, Commercial Pay, or Payroll] ** 10 Lead People Level 12 Audit Readiness Fiscal Law Course Ethics Courses *** 9 At Least 8 Yrs FM Experience Required (2 years Must be DoD FM Experience) * Proficiency Level 5 ** Proficiency Level 3 *** Higher Proficiency Level Course 80 CETs every two years Total Course Hours 81 At Least One 3-month Developmental Assignment FM Certification Level 3 [Strongly Recommended] Work towards Master s Degree [Strongly Recommended] Completion of one of the DoD-approved Test-Based Certifications 6
FM Certification Levels FM Competency Proficiency Levels (PL) FM Certification Levels Leadership PL 1 Level 1 Lead Self PL 2** PL 3 Level 2* Lead Teams/Projects PL 4** Lead People PL 5 Level 3* Lead Orgs/Programs Lead the Institution * Alternate Track is at a lower Proficiency Level. ** PL 2 and PL 4 are not used for the FM Certification Program. 7
FM Online/FM mylearn ---Live Demo--- 8
Quarterly Newsletter Certification Update Lessons Learned Best Practices FM Certification Resources available @FM Online or join us on LinkedIn DoD FM Certification Handbook Program background & overview Detailed requirement descriptions Checklist to get started Requirements Datasheets Outline requirements for each level http://ow.ly/szfdv Practical Exercise Follow Kelly, a GS-14 through each step of certification Overview and Training Videos Video series introducing key elements of program & Proficiency Levels Defines each of the 17 FM competencies and provides examples at each Proficiency Level. Learning History Worksheets Organize your prior training using these worksheets FM mylearn E-catalog of FM courses aligned to FM and leadership competencies. LMS User Quick Start Guide Outlines the Three-step Process for achieving certification using the FM LMS Frequently Asked Questions Compilation of over 100 questions, organized by category LMS Job Aids Provide step-by-step instructions for all FM LMS tasks. 9