Level 3
DOES IT APPLY TO ME?
YES- if you are a DoD Civilian employee in the
05XX occupational series assigned to a 05XX
occupational series position.
YES- if you are a military member with a Finance
or Comptroller Specialty in a position coded with
that Specialty.
YES- if you are a DoD civilian employee or mili-
tary member in any occupational series performing
FM functions, and the Component deems neces-
sary.
VISIT FM ONLINE TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT THE DOD FM CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM!
At FM Online you’ll find tools and resources
such as the FM Certification Handbook, Learning
History Worksheets, FAQs, and more!
https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil
DOD FM CERTIFICATION
• ESTABLISHES A FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE DOD
FM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• PROVIDES A MECHANISM TO ENSURE
APPROPRIATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
IN KEY AREAS SUCH AS AUDIT READINESS,
FISCAL LAW, ETHICS, AND DECISION SUPPORT
• HELPS WITH CAREER BROADENING AND
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For general questions on the program, email
[email protected] or visit FM Online
at https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
Read the FM Certification Handbook to understand
the program’s background, why it’s important, and the
requirements for each level.
Talk to your supervisor to gain an idea of your desig-
nated FM certification level and visit FM Online to view
your level’s requirements.
Collect your education and training history documenta-
tion, or proof of successfully completed education and
training.
Complete the Learning History Worksheets to identify
which requirements you already satisfy and work with
your supervisor to create a pathway for achieving your
certification.
Launch! When you are officially brought into the
program you will be notified by your supervisor and
“launched” in the FM LMS. The FM LMS is where you
will track your progress toward obtaining and sustaining
FM certification. Review the Job Aids for step-by-step
instructions on how to navigate the LMS.
Revised March 2017
DoD
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
Human Capital and Resource Management Directorate
Financial Workforce Management Division
Room 3D150
1100 Defense Pentagon
Washington DC 20301-1100
Level 3
• Financial Management Systems (PL3) 8
• Decision Support (PL3) 8
• Accounting Analysis OR Financial 10
Management Analysis (PL3)
• Budget Formulation, Justification and 10
Presentation OR Budget Execution (PL3)
• Concepts, Policies and Principles of 10
PrimaryTrack (Accounting or Audit or Budget or
Finance or Commercial Pay or Payroll (PL3))
• Fundamentals and Operations of 6
Alternate Track (Accounting or Audit or Budget or
Finance or Military & Civilian Pay (PL1))
Leadership Competencies
• Lead Teams/Projects Level 10
Other Required Courses: Audit Readiness, 9
Fiscal Law, & Ethics
TOTAL 71
• At least 8 years of FM experience; 2 years must be
DoD FM experience
• At least one 3-month Developmental Assignment
• 80 CETs required every two years after achieving
Certification Level.
• Financial Management Systems (PL1) 6
• Decision Support (PL1) 4
• Fundamentals and Operations of 6
Primary Track (Accounting or Audit or Budget or
Finance or Military & Civilian Pay (PL1))
Leadership Competencies
• Lead Self Level 6
DoD FM 101 Course 24
12 Modules (1-3 course hours each),
(Six of the twelve modules may be
waived with the exception of Audit Readiness)
TOTAL 46
LEVEL 1 REQUIREMENTS
Financial Management Competencies Course Hrs
LEVEL 2 REQUIREMENTS
Financial Management Competencies Course Hrs
LEVEL 3 REQUIREMENTS
Financial Management Competencies Course Hrs
• Financial Management Systems (PL5) 4
• Decision Support (PL5) 10
• Accounting Analysis AND Financial 12
Management Analysis (PL5)
• Budget Formulation, Justification and 12
Presentation AND Budget Execution (PL5)
• Advanced Financial Management (PL5) 12
• Concepts, Policies and Principles of 10
Alternate Track (Accounting or Audit or Budget or
Finance or Commercial Pay or Payroll (PL3))
Leadership Competencies
• Lead People Level 12
Other Required Courses: Audit Readiness, 9
Fiscal Law, & Ethics
TOTAL 81
• At least 2 years of DoD FM experience.
• 40 CETs required every two years after achieving
Certification Level.
PL Proficiency Level of the FM Enterprise-wide
Competencies
CET Continuing Education and Training
• At least 4 years of FM experience; 2 years must be
DoD FM experience.
• 60 CETs required every two years after achieving
Certification Level.
