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The Certified Defense Financial Manager examination covers a broad spectrum of financial management in twelve core competencies. This page describes the testing process.

To Register For Prometrics Testing Center Exams ONLY – This includes examinations to be completed at a commercial testing center and special arrangement exams that are available only under special circumstances. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE A "SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT" EXAM UNLESS YOU'VE RECEIVED PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. If purchasing a commercial testing center exam your test site will be Prometrics or another third party vendor, depending on your location.

Special Arrangement and DANTES Exam Instructions – This includes purchase information for paper examinations to be completed at Base Education Centers both OCONUS and CONUS.

Program Enrollment - Eligibility, Fees, Enrollment Procedures

Test Content - Competencies and Knowledge Elements

Sample Questions

If you need to take a module a second time: Click Here- The procedure for reauthorization will change effective October 1, 2005

How do I determine if a Prometrics testing center is located close to me?

Prometrics – Services and Testing Centers

Test Results – Notification Of Test Results And Issuance Of Certificate

Reschedule – Arrangements and Refund Policy

Re-exam - Policy for re-examinations

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