NAFA Certification Program
Background
NAFA delivers fleet management education through a variety of instructor-led and reference products ranging from beginner- to advanced-level. At the pinnacle of this education system stands the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program.
NAFA’s certification programs are based on NAFA’s Fleet Management Education Competency Model with practical assessment exercises throughout the curriculum to reinforce fleet management principles and knowledge. Through the Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) and the Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS) certification programs, fleet managers master the core disciplines of fleet management on a broad scale. Candidates learn about fleet management principles and best practices from multiple organizational perspectives, which ultimately results in a well-rounded fleet professional who is prepared for success regardless of what type fleet they will manage throughout their career.
Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM)
The CAFM certification program offers the most up-to-date fleet management education. Successful completion of the CAFM program requires passing all eight disciplines in NAFA’s Education Competency Model within a three-year period and up to two, one-year extensions. The eight disciplines are:
1. Asset Management (AM)
2. Business Management (BM)
3. Financial Management (FM)
4. Fleet Information Management (FIM)
5. Maintenance Management (MM)
6. Risk Management (RM)
7. Vehicle Fuel Management (VFM)
8. Professional Development (PD)
To enroll in the program, please print and fill out the Certification Program Application Form. When submitting same either by fax or by regular mail, please provide full payment. The exam fees are separate. Please review the exam page for more details.
Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS)
The NEW Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS) program [formerly known as the Certified Automotive Fleet Supervisor] is open for enrollment. The change in language is intended to align with NAFA's strategy of including all sectors and professions within the fleet industry. As a result of this change, candidates will have the option of selecting one of the following discipline sets to earn the CAFS designation:
1. Discipline Set One: Includes Fleet Information Management, Professional Development, Risk Management, and Financial Management.
2. Discipline Set Two: Includes Asset Management, Fleet Information Management, Business Management, and Risk Management.
3. Discipline Set Three: Includes Fleet Information Management, Maintenance Management, Professional Development, and Vehicle Fuel Management.
The program is open to any individual with at least one year experience in any fleet-related position, as well as those enrolled in a college or university program in a fleet-related discipline. Successful completion of any of the above CAFS discipline sets will earn the candidate the designation of Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS). Successful completion of all eight disciplines will earn the candidate the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation.
If you are currently enrolled in the CAFS program you may continue on your original path or select one of the new sets if it is better suited to your learning needs. Current candidates need only contact NAFA staff to elect a set, or to change your present set.
Those who successfully complete the original discipline set three (which is comprised of fleet information management, maintenance management, professional development, and vehicle fuel management) will be able to apply for college credits from Ferris State University (FSU) as part of NAFA’s strategic partnership with FSU. The CAFS designation in set three is eligible for 6 college credits and the CAFM designation is eligible for 12 college credits from FSU. The new disciplines sets will be submitted to FSU for review and approval for college credits in the future.
The CAFS program and the flexible sets allow candidates to customize their learning in accordance with their needs while maintaining the CAFM designation as the industry standard in Fleet Management certification.
Please click here to review the program outline, fees and requirements. Once enrolled in this self-study program, participants review the modules until ready to test. Upon completing the set's four objective examinations, participants earn the CAFS designation.
You can click here to enroll online or print and fill out the CAFS program application below. When submitting same either by fax or by regular mail, please provide full payment. The exam fees are separate. Please review the exam page for more details.
Delivery and Program Duration
This is an online certification program. Students will receive a CD-ROM via mail and an online log-in information upon enrollment. CAFM students will have three years to complete the CAFM program. CAFS students will have two years to complete the CAFS program.
Obtain College Credit Through Our Certification Program!
We are pleased to announce that we now have a mechanism in place for CAFM/CAFS graduates to obtain college credit through Ferris State University (FSU). Click here to review details on the program, instructions and forms. Please note that only graduates under the new CAFM/CAFS programs (no case study) qualify for the college credits. We hope that you are able to take advantage of this opportunity.
Sign up for an enrollment package!
What's in this enrollment package? Now, instead of paying for enrollment and exams separately, you can pay for them in one lump payment! This enrollment package includes the price of enrollment (which includes the entire CAFM curriculum) as well as 2 exam sittings.
The rates are as follows:
Member Rates:
Enrollment Only: $595.00
Enrollment Package: $995.00 (including two exam sittings)Non-Member Rates: (To become a member, please click HERE)
Enrollment Only: $995.00
Enrollment Package: $1,545 (including two exam sittings)
If you are currently enrolled in the CAFM program, you should have received your curriculum CD in the mail. We have also updated the curriculum website! Check it out at www.nafa.org/curriculum. You will need your username and password issued to you in the cover letter enclosed with your CD in order to access the online curriculum. If you have any problems accessing the site, email certification@nafa.org.
Related Files:
Certification Program Application
