Code: ACM-602     Level I
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Builds upon the fundaments
• Goes beyond trends, covers inflection points
• Students experience future immersion as applied to CM
• Those wanting to try Google Glass, this is your chance
• In class experience with CM planning and assessment tools
• Continues extensive preparation and review for exam
• Covers "how" to implement CM
• A Level I program course

The Advanced Configuration Management course was designed to be taken together with the Basic Configuration Management course to prepare students for the Level I certification exam. It is our recommendation that these two courses should be taken on the same week, at the same location, to keep the information fresh in the students mind for the exam. The certification is optional, although highly beneficial in todays job market. Students will get what they need in class to prepare them for the exam, so why pass up the opportunity.

Code: SCM-603     Level II
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Covers and builds upon the fundaments of CM
• Extends material to the Software environment
• Students learn the differences betweeen HW and SW CM.
• Release, build, process maturity, and tools covered
• In class experience with CM planning and assessment tools
• Extensive preparation and review for the Level II exam
• Covers "what, why and how" to implement SCM
• A Level II program course

The Software Configuration Management course builds upon the Level I program courses but also stands on its own for students that only want to address software. All the material needed to prepare and take the Level II exam is covered in the class, with plenty of time spent on review and sample test questions. Obviously this class attracts students that already work and have experience in software, test, QA, and software engineering. But it also attracts students with a hardware and document control background. The course material has been carefully structured so as to not overwhelm non-software attendees, while at the same time covering the needs of build and release managers. In today’s environment, CM professionals need to augment their skills with a good understand of both hardware and software CM.

Code: ECM-605     Level III
ENTERPRISE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Goes beyond the fundaments of CM
• Extends material to the Enterprise CM environment
• Students learn the differences betweeen Program and Enterprise CM.
• Covers how CM is integrated into other processes.
• In class experience with CM planning and assessment tools
• Covers how to develop an Enterprise CM framework for implementation.
• A Level III program course

The Enterprise Configuration Management course is more than a refresher course. It builds upon the fundamentals and program level CM and shows students how to implement CM across the whole enterprise. Extensive coverage of standards, initiatives, and principles and how to tailor them to build the framework for and Enterprise Configuration Management Plan. At this time grandfathering is still and option for those seeking the optional Level III certification. When grandfathering closes in the near future passing the optional certification exam will become the only way for student to achieve Level III certification. Students are encouraged to bring their plans and policies to class for inclusion in discussions and workshops.

Code: CM-649-B     Level IV
649-B CM PRINCIPLES, TAILORING & IMPLEMENTATION

• New Certified 649 Professional Certification
• Complete coverage of the ANSI/EIA-649-B CM Standard
• Map the 649 principles to CM requirements, processes, tasks & tools
• Get hands-on experience with our planning workshop
• Includes CM assessment, CM strategy development and process templates
• Use the latest tools to analyze -649 for strategic planning
• Learn the applicability of 649 principles to your environment
• Discover how to integrated 649 with other CM standards and initiatives
• Includes both Commercial and Defense implementation of 649
• Class participation encouraged, an informative time will be had by all!
• Covers SAE/EIA-649-1 CM Requirements for Defense Contracts
• Examines and differentiates the acquirer and supplier roles in 649-1
• Learn how requirements and CM tasks are derived from the CM Principles
• Also includes tailored 649-B/649-1 requirements for Commercial application
• Defense acquirers will learn how to tailor 649-1 for their contracts
• You will learn how to review a CMP for contractual compliance
• Suppliers will learn how to respond, comply, and write their CM Plan
• Hands-on tailoring workshop with 649-1 ANNEX A TAILORING WORKSHEET
• 649 Certification upon completion of this course

At the start of the course attendees will receive our supplemental resource of CM information and application guide. These are used in class workshops and projects to reinforce concepts learned with practical examples and experience. These include everything you need to assess the maturity of your CM process, analyze the 649 CM Standard, and create your own unique tailored 649 compliant Configuration Management Strategic Planning Map. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops and handhelds to class for use in our workshops and projects. Everyone will benefit from completing our 649 Track and Certification. It doesn't matter if you are new to CM, already have CM certifications, work with hardware, software, documentation, government, defense or in a commercial industry, this track applies to everyone. This course includes hands-on interactive group experiences designed to facilitate long term retention of what you learn in the course.

Attendees will develop a CM Strategic Planning Map into a 649 compliant Configuration Management Requirements Document, CM Implementation Plan and CMP, specifically tailored to their environment, using the latest tools and techniques in class. For those with current CM plans, we recommend you bring them with you for analysis, validation and improvements in our workshops. You will not only learn how to write a 649 compliant CMP, but how to review one as well. In addition to presentations, team projects, and class workshops, attendees will receive individual mentoring by our internationally recognized speaker and SMEs. This is the only CM track in the world where attendees leave with certification and a roadmap for implementing a 649 CM program. Standards can be long and dry. Sitting for days listening to a speaker read slides or staring at a monitor can be painful ... the mind can only absorb as much as the rear can endure. That is why we teach 649 with the right proportion of lecture and hands-on interactive experiences. If you learn by doing, in a dynamic group environment, this 649 course is right for you.

Code: TDM-607     Level V
TECHNICAL DATA MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Covers TDM requirements and data workflow
• Students learn the new DM framwork
• You will also learn how to write a Data Management Plan
• Extensive coverage of CDRLs, DIDs, and deliverable data processes
• In class experience with DM planning and assessment tools
• Workshops for DM planning and a DM assessment
• Covers "what, why and how" to implement TDM
• TDM tools and the future of TDM

The Technical Data Management process has been around for a long time. The Statement of Work (S.O.W.) is the tasking part of a contract. But if you want something delivered, especially when dealing with government acquisition, another part of the contract is used, the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The major function of DM is scheduling the creation, release, submittal, review, and archiving of CDRL deliverables. The organizational structure of DM has changed over the years. Originally a separate organization from CM, then placed under CM, and now many enterprises are once again creating a separate DM. The main reason for this is the military and government have recently gone from just a few dozen CDRLs on a typically contract to hundreds of CDRLs. This has created a dramatic increase in workload and importance on DM professonals. And performing DM today entails understanding digital data and new technology. For this reason we have created a new TDM course and certification which we think you will find very useful.

Code: LCM-604     Level VI
Logistics Configuration Management

• New Logistics Configuration Management Certification
• Examines Agile, Scrum, Lean, DevOps, SAFe
• Covers CM & the Cloud, Virtualization, ITIL, Infrastructure as Code
• Overview of Provisioning and Maintenance, RCM, CBM+
• Learn the difference between Service CM vs. Engineering CM
• Understand why Configuration Items (CIs) are so important
• Logistics CM for Hardware, Software, Data, IT, Networks, VMs and Facilities
• The entire Security-Focused CM (SecCM) process is covered
• Covers Industry 4.0 and the Impact to CM
• Learn the relationship between CM, Logistics, and Quality
• Also includes the CMS, CMDB, and CM Tools for CM Requirements Discovery
• End to end coverage of the Change Process for Service CM
• Learn the correct Change Classifications for Engineering and Service CM
• Includes both Commercial and Defense implementation of Logistics CM
• Examines and differentiates the customer, contractor, and supplier roles
• Hands-on tailoring workshop with CM TAILORING WORKSHEET
• Hands-on certification review and preparation workshop
• Certified Logistics Configuration Manager C.L.C.M. Certification at end of course

Logistics Configuration Management is governed by the same CM Principles and fundaments as Engineering CM, but implementation requires and understanding of service and support. This course covers both Logistics and CM, with an additional emphasis on Provisioning and Maintenance. It is designed to familiarize students with their linkage to the 12 Elements of Integrated Product Support, Sustainment, RCM, CBM+, Provisioning, and Maintenance strategy to ensure system mission readiness. Current and changing requirements and tools are covered. This course is intended for CM, CDM, PSM, PM, Engineers, Logisticians, and those seeking a basic working knowledge of product support. Certification preparation and the optional exam are included. This course has no specific prerequisites.

Logistic CM covers a broad spectrum of processes, roles, responsibilities, and standards, which are tailored for fit the applicable environment. This course will cover some of the major Service CM domains, such as Rail, IT, Medical, Energy, Aerospace, Software, Networking, both Commercial and Military. In addition to the basic elements of CM, this course also covers important topics such as configuration control for Virtualization, Hypervisors, Containers, IaC, VMM CM, and what to expect with ITIL version 4, and many more topics.

Your instructor, Mr. John M. Roberts, brings his unparalleled credentials and teaching style to this course. Mr. Roberts was recently recognized by the Commonwealth with their highest accreditation, “Pre-Eminent Advisor (Level 5), for Data and Configuration Management, and Technical – Configuration Management. This course material is the culmination of over 35 years of real-world hands-on CM experience, which includes the Lockheed Skunk Works, a legendary organization that helped define Lean and Agile before those terms were widely used. Mr. Roberts has taught over 1,000 CM courses in over 20 counties. This course fills a much needed gap in CM standards and handbooks. No prerequisites, all are welcome, all will learn. If you want to master Service Oriented CM, this is the course. Students will also get an opportunity to use a beta of CMTF’s new 3-D CM learning tool….made with the same Unreal engine used for Commercial and Military AR, VR, MR simulations, and popular UE5 applications. Learning CM is a four step process; core, basic, advanced, and specialized. It’s all covered here, in a fun and interesting environment, with lots of class interaction and hands-on workshops.

Code: CMI-608     Level VII
CM Implementation

• Configuration Management Implementation Two-Day Course
• New CMTF Level VII Master's Certificaiton in Configuration Management
• Learn how to implement CM programs, step-by-step
• No exam, in class workshops and projects
• Class group Capstone Implementaiton Plan developemnt and presentation
• Gives students a sound understanding of what is required to implement CM.
• Covers how to write the Configuration Management Implementation Plan
• Hands-on workshop I, Assessing Your Program
• Hands-on workshop II, Identifying Tasks and Risks
• Hands-on workshop III, The Implementation Plan
• Master's Certification in CM, M.C.C.M. at end of course

The CM Implementation course was designed for the student who has some classroom and working CM knowledge, providing guidelines to implement that knowledge into the real-world environment. The course includes numerous workshops, so the student can assimilate information they will need to develop their own program Implementation Plan. If you can’t put into practice what you know, then what you know is of no value. This course will ensure you have that executable understanding.

The Level VII CMTF Master's Certification in Configuration Management is CMTF's Capstone Credential in CM. Interested parties can register for the course, and apply for their CMTFM, Master's Certification in CM. This course is not for the CM novice. A basic knowledge of CM is a prerequisite for this course, verifiable with basic, advance, and other CM certifications. CMTF's certs, as well as pre-approved certs from other CM training organizations, will be recognized as meeting the prerequisites. This three-day course is Hands-On Workshop and group project based. Students will break down into groups, collect data for their plans, prepare, and finally present their Configuration Management Implementation Plan. This is not an exam. Students will demonstrate their understanding on how to implement CM through the plan they develop and present in class.

Your instructor, Mr. Steve Sigmon, brings his unparalleled credentials and teaching style to this course. Mr. Signom is a CMTF Senior Instructor, and Lead for new course development. With over 35 years of Logistics/Configuration Management experience, Steve has lectured for over 25 years presenting in-house and public courses.

Code: XCM-609
AI & MODEL CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Covers Core Concepts of AI and ML
• Baselines, CI's & Continuous Change
• Certification Refresher
• You will learn Five CM Functions Plus One
• CM Strategies for Autonomous Systems
• How to baseline Digital & Physical AI
• The Digital Thread and SSOT
• Practical uses of Model Engineering
• The Role of CM in MBSE & MBPS
• The Ditital Transformation and CM
• Ways AI agents automate CM and DM Tasks
• Future CM Trends

This two-day course serves as a Certification Refresher for all existing credentials, ensuring Configuration Managers and professionals remain current in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. If you have been previously certified, it is highly advised that you take this course every 1-3 years to keep your certifications active and stay up to date.

CM SMEs, Engineers, Logisticians, Senior Leadership, Program Managers, Deputy Program Managers, Program Systems Engineers, and defense commands will find this course invaluable to improving your CM program. This course material is the culmination of over 40 years of real-world hands-on CM experience, which includes the Lockheed Skunk Works, a legendary organization that helped define Lean and Agile.

Building on the five core functions of CM, this course expands the CM Framework to address best practices for AI and Digital Modeling within MBSE, Manufacturing, and MBPS. Participants will learn to manage configuration baselines, changes, and traceability in a fully digital, model-centric engineering environment. The program emphasizes rigorous control of all digital artifacts—models, data, documents, and simulations—ensuring they remain version-controlled, traceable, and consistently aligned across the entire system lifecycle.

Your Instructor - John M. Roberts

A much sought-after speaker, Mr. John M. Roberts has helped thousands of professionals in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. meet today’s needs and prepare for the new role of CM in tomorrow’s high tech global market. Mr. Roberts has over 35 years of experience on multi-national, commercial, and government programs, including the F-22 Fighter at Lockheed, Towed Arrays at Allied Signal, Satellites, Software Development, and the B-2 Bomber at Northrop.

Mr. Roberts is the primary architect of the CMTF CM Certification Program, the longest standing and leading CM certification program in the world. Mr. Roberts has taught over 1,000 CM seminars in over 20 counties. Always interesting, entertaining, an informative and good time is guaranteed for everyone.

Mr. Roberts is the only Level 5 Pre-Eminent Advisor for CM and DM.

LEVEL II - CISCM
Certified International SW Configuration Manager

• Software Configuration Management   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• Two hour exam
• 84 questions, true false, multiple choice, fill in, essay
• Requires 75% correct to pass
• Acronym list and two pages of notes allowed during test.

The Level II CICM Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam which is typically offered on the day following the Software CM course. Testing typically starts at 8:00 AM and concludes by 10:00. Most students finish in under one hour, but a full two hours are allotted. Significant review time is provide in the SCM course, including sample test questions. At some locations the test if offered late afternoon on the second day of the SCM class.

LEVEL III - CCMP
Certified Configuration Management Professional

• Enterprise Configuration Management   (course completion required)
• The top-tier certification
• Four years minimum CM experience   (required)
• Level I and Level II   (required)
• Grandfather program open
• Grandfathering will close fouth quarter of 2015

The Level III CDMP Exam is optional. This certification program is widely accepted as the gold standard for CM certification. It is not a rubber stamp given at course completion, and it is not an exercise in memorizing out of date standards. Our certifications are earned, and they confirm the student has an understanding of CM, not just knowledge. Organizations that hire our certified students can rest assured that they have the skill to implement CM. Our certified students are capable of writing CM Plans and performing all the functions of the single point of contract for all matters relating to CM on any program in any organization.

LEVEL IV - C649P
Certified 649 Professional

• CM-649-B CM Principles   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• Exams after major course sections
• 20 questions each, true false, multiple choice
• Participation in course workshops required
• Completion and presentation of course project

The new 649 Certification is included free of charge as part of the 649 Track ... one course, three days. two courses, two days each, a total of four days of training. Certification is granted on the third day after successful completion of CM-649-B. Completion entails participation in the course workshops, exams, and finishing the group project. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the ISCM registry showing they have achieved 649 certification.

DM Cert - CTDMP
Certified Technical DM Professional

• Technical Data Management   (course completion required)
• A new certification for DM professionals
• No other prerequisites
• Grandfathering open - four years hands on DM experience required to qualify
• 2 hour test
• 84 questions, true false, multiple choice, fill in, essay
• Requires 75% correct to pass
• Acronym list and two pages of notes allowed during test.

The CTDMP Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam which is typically offered at the end of the day of the TDM course. Most students finish in under one hour, but a full two hours are allotted. Significant review time is provide in the TDM course, including sample test questions.

LEVEL VI - CLCM
Certified Logistics Configuration Manager

• Service Oriented CM   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• Two hour allotted to exam
• Seven questions, must answer five, short answers
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six pages of notes allowed during test.

The Level VI CLCM Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam, which is typically offered on the afternoon following completion of the LCM course. This exam should take no longer than 30-40 minutes, but a full hour is allotted for those who need extra time. Significant review time is provide in the this course, including sample test questions. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved CLCM certification.

LEVEL VII - MCCM
Master's Certification in CM

• CM Implementation   (course completion required)
• A Master's certification for CM professionals
• Prerequisites: None
• All CMTF Certifications and other CM Certs considered
• Master's Cert in CM is based on course and project completion
• Group workshop and team participation

The Level VII CMTF Master's Certification in Configuration Management is a CMTF top tier credential in CM. Interested parties can register for the course, and apply for their CMTFM, Master's Certification in CM. This course can benifit the CM novice, but a basic knowledge of CM is a recommended prerequisite for this course. This two-day course is includes a Hands-On Workshop and group project. Students will work together to solve common CM issues and demonstrate their understanding on how to implement CM. Completion of the course grants certification.

LEVEL VIII - CAMCM
Certified AI & Model Configuration Manager

• AI & Model CM   (course completion required)
• No prerequisites
• Test takes about 30 minutes, two hours given
• Seven questions, must answer five, short answers
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six pages of notes allowed during test.

The Level VIII CMTF AI & Model Configuration Management Certification helps Configuration Managers, Data Managers and related professionals remain current in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Interested parties can register to take the exam, which is typically offered on the afternoon following completion of the XCM course. Most students complete the exam in 30-40 minutes, but a full 2 hours are allotted for those who need extra time. Significant review time is provided in the course, including sample test questions. Graduates receive a completion certificate, and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved CAMCM Certification.