Why Earn Your CAFM?
The Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM ®) credential is designed around the knowledge and competencies fleet professionals use every day, helping professionals strengthen their capabilities, expand their perspective and apply what they learn directly to their work. Its comprehensive curriculum builds knowledge across eight core disciplines of fleet management, from asset, business, and financial management to maintenance, risk, information management, professional development, and fuel management.
CAFM Value, Confirmed by Credential Holders
In 2026, NAFA conducted a CAFM Validation Study to evaluate the value and professional impact of the CAFM credential among current credential holders.
- 88% would pursue CAFM again
- 86% are likely or extremely likely to recommend CAFM
- All eight disciplines were rated as relevant to respondents’ current fleet management roles.
CAFM represents comprehensive fleet knowledge that aligns with the work fleet professionals perform today, while demonstrating a commitment to continued learning and excellence in the profession.
Benefits to Your Career
The CAFM is built for real-world fleet management. CAFM Validation Survey respondents rated all eight CAFM disciplines as relevant to their current fleet management roles.
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The value of the CAFM extends across your work and career:
- Professional Growth
Strengthen fleet knowledge, job-related competencies, and decision-making. - Credibility
Gain confidence, validation of expertise, and recognition. - Practical Application
Obtain knowledge that reflects real-world fleet responsibilities. - Professional Community
Build a network and relationships with other fleet professionals.
Benefits to Employers
Supporting employees in earning the CAFM helps organizations develop knowledgeable, confident fleet professionals with skills that align closely with real-world fleet management responsibilities.
CAFM-certified employees
78%
This level of employer support reflects
Supporting employees in earning the credential can help organizations:
- Develop Fleet Expertise
Strengthen employee knowledge across the core disciplines of professional fleet management.
- Build Confidence and Capability
Support employees in applying fleet knowledge more independently and effectively.
- Invest in Professional Growth
Demonstrate an organizational commitment to employee development and continuous learning.
About the Research: NAFA’s 2026 CAFM Credential Value Survey was conducted in partnership with Dainis & Company, Inc. to evaluate the value, relevance, and professional impact of the CAFM credential.
