Pre-PDI Courses

Registration for pre-PDI courses is part of the registration process.

Management Concepts Presents: CDFM Modules 1,2,3 & 4

Take a deep dive into the core areas of Defense Financial Management with Certified Defense Financial Management (CDFM) Courses!

Pricing:
1-day CDFM Module 1: $350/seat
1-day CDFM Module 2: $350/seat
1-day CDFM Module 3: $350/seat
2-day CDFM Module 4: $450/seat

*Price per module does not include textbooks. Textbooks may be added during the registration process. New Material (Participant Guide) for Module 4, will be provided. Thus, no additional textbooks for that module need to be purchased.

Capacity:
*Space is limited to 35 participants per module

Notes:
Laptop required to access the digital materials that enhance the learning experience and assist with exam preparation. Printed learning materials will be provided to students this year.

Lunch is not provided for CDFM module courses held on Monday or Tuesday. Those taking courses these days are responsible for lunch on their own.

Monday, May 29, 2023

CDFM Module 1: Resource Management Environment
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This refresher 1-day course focuses on reviewing the key concepts of Resource Management from the Enhanced Defense Financial Management course. We will focus on the topics that will benefit the participants’ exam preparation efforts with both traditional and digital study options to help with your review.

Topics reviewed:
• Government Resource Management Environment
• Manpower Management
• Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control


CDFM Module 2: Budget & Cost Analysis
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This refresher 1-day course focuses on reviewing the key concepts of Budget and Cost Analysis from the Enhanced Defense Financial Management course. We will focus on the topics that will benefit the participants’ exam preparation efforts with both traditional and digital study options to help with your review.

Topics reviewed:
• Defense Budget Process
• Cost and Economic Analysis
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance Management


CDFM Module 4: Acquisition Business Management, Part 1
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course may be used as a review tool for the Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A) certification. You will gain a comprehensive overview of the rules governing the acquisition of major defense systems from the program manager’s perspective. This course incorporates the concepts and policies outlined in the DAU Acquisition Guidebooks, as well as DoDI 5000.02.


Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CDFM Module 2: Budget & Cost Analysis
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This refresher 1-day course focuses on reviewing the key concepts of Budget and Cost Analysis from the Enhanced Defense Financial Management course. We will focus on the topics that will benefit the participants’ exam preparation efforts with both traditional and digital study options to help with your review.

Topics reviewed:
• Defense Budget Process
• Cost and Economic Analysis
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance Management


CDFM Module 3: Accounting & Finance
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This refresher 1-day course focuses on reviewing the key concepts of Accounting & Finance from the Enhanced Defense Financial Management course. We will focus on the topics that will benefit the participants’ exam preparation efforts with both traditional and digital study options to help with your review.

Topics reviewed:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Auditing


CDFM Module 4: Acquisition Business Management, Part 2
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course may be used as a review tool for the Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A) certification. You will gain a comprehensive overview of the rules governing the acquisition of major defense systems from the program manager’s perspective. This course incorporates the concepts and policies outlined in the DAU Acquisition Guidebooks, as well as DoDI 5000.02.