EXAM PREP COURSE – 2014 SESSION FEBRUARY 18 , 2014

Certified Federal Contracts Manager

CFCM Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university1

One year of experience80 Hours of continuing professional education2

Successfully passing the CFCM exam Subscribe to the Contract Management Code

of Ethics

1. Ten years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

2. CPE credits are awarded for this prep class 1 credit per 50 minutes

Study Group

This group will assist in preparing you for the CFCM exam

Question. Have you registered for the exam Application form is online Application fee is $150 for NCMA Member or $275

for non-member Once application is approved – register for test

Online exam – Kryterion = $95.00 Paper exam – Through chapter = $50 Member - $90 non-

member

What is a Contract Manager

Government usage Contracting Officer (senior) Procurement Specialist/Buyer

Commercial use Contract Manager (senior) Contract Administrator

Federal Contracts Management

Guided by extensive set of laws and regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Federal Acquisition Regulation

Departmental Supplements (e.g., DFAR) Departmental policy Case Law

Other policy/guidance GAO OMB

Federal Contracts Management

Our challenge To know and apply the governing law and regulations

to specific actions To conduct business on a professional basis

Ethical Courteous / Polite

As a CFCM

You will be designated a professional Similar in nature to a CPA or a PMP You will be considered an authority

Many companies tie salary to certification levels 5 – 10% premium for CFCM

Duty to mentor You and others have invested in your certification –

pay it forward.

Study Group Rules

Our assumptions You are here to prepare for the CFCM exam You meet the general eligibility requirement for a

CFCM certificate (less the test) You have a working knowledge of the FAR through

work experience, FAR study group, or other means. You have the CFCM study guide

This is your group – you will run it You will be here each week ready to

participate in discussion.

Study Group Resources

CFCM Study GuideOn-Line access to the FAROther resources

Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms Contract Management Body of Knowledge* Practice exams*

Proposed Schedule

Feb 18 – Organization & OverviewFeb 25– Part 1A (to Page 18)March 4 – Part 1B March 11 - Parts 2 & 3March 18 – Part 4 and 5A (to page 72)March 25 – Remainder of Part 5April 1 – Part 6April 7 – Mock Exam