CAFM/CAFS Program Information
CAFM – Certified Automotive Fleet Manager – The highest designation a person can earn through NAFA. The CAFM designation entails mastering the eight core disciplines of fleet management.
CAFS – Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist – A lower-tier certification program offered by NAFA to designate those who have mastered any of the CAFS discipline sets.
Enrollment Fees - Members
- CAFM Enrollment Only: $595
- CAFM Enrollment Package: $995 (includes 2 exam sittings)
- CAFS Lower-tier Enrollment Only: $349
- CAFS Lower-tier Enrollment Package: $749 (includes 2 exam sittings)
- CAFM Upper-tier Enrollment Only: $349
- CAFM Upper-tier Enrollment Package: $749 (includes 2 exam sittings)
Enrollment Fees – Non-Members
- CAFM Enrollment Only: $995
- CAFM Enrollment Package: $1,545 (includes 2 exam sittings)
- CAFS Lower-tier Enrollment Only: $599
- CAFS Lower-tier Enrollment Package: $1,149 (includes 2 exam sittings)
- CAFM Upper-tier Enrollment Only: $599
- CAFM Upper-tier Enrollment Package: $1,149 (includes 2 exam sittings)
CAFM Enrollment Period & Extension
Initial registration in the full CAFM program is for three years. Candidates are expected to pass all eight disciplines within three years of enrollment. Candidates enrolled in the full CAFM program for three years may apply for up to two, one-year extensions but only if they have registered for and taken at least one exam during the previous twelve months.
CAFS Lower-Tier Enrollment Period & Extensions
Initial registration in the CAFS Lower-Tier program is for two-years. Candidates are expected to enroll in and pass one of the CAFS discipline sets within two-years of enrollment. Each set consists of four disciplines. Candidates enrolling in the CAFS Lower-Tier program may request up to one, one-year extension if they are actively testing within the prior year.
CAFM Upper-Tier Enrollment Period & Extensions
This program is for those who have earned the CAFS designation and wish to attain the CAFM designation. Initial registration in the CAFS Upper-Tier program is for two-years. Candidates are expected to pass all four disciplines within two-years of enrollment. Candidates enrolling in this program must have kept their five-year CAFS re-certification current and must complete the remaining four disciplines within two-years. Candidates enrolling in this program may request up to one, one-year extension if they are actively testing within the prior year.
Exams
Participants must pass the designated number of exams in order to be certified. To earn the CAFM designation, participants must pass eight exams; for the CAFS, four exams. Individuals may register to take as many or as few exams as they would like during an exam sitting; participants have three years to take and pass the required number of exams. Participants may register and pay for exams as they are ready to take such exams, or they may pre-purchase exam sittings with their initial program registration (see fee schedules above). Individuals must pre-register and pay for exams; walk-ins are not accepted. Member fee for each exam sitting is $200; non-member fee is $275.
Recertification
In order to keep the CAFM or CAFS designation and to ensure the continuing education of those with the designation, NAFA requires recertification every five years. All CAFM and CAFS graduates receive information about all recertification requirements immediately following graduation. They will be given a recertification package to help keep track of their activities.
