Certification: Certificate in Design Firm Operations (CDFO)
1844 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221
The CDFO credential demonstrates your expertise in managing and leading the operational side of A|E firms. Wit this certification, you'll show your commitment to the highest standards of excellence in A|E|C firm management.
Earning your CDFO credential enhances your career by boosting:
Earning potential
Career stability
Professional respect
Earning your CDFO credential enhances your career by boosting:
Earning potential
Career stability
Professional respect
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 1 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.