Code: ACM-602     Level I
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

• A two-day course
• Builds upon the fundaments
• Covers the impact of DevOps, Agile, Virtualization
• Students experience future immersion as applied to CM
• Those wanting to try VR/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
• The complete Lean, Agile, DevOps SCM process
• The Agile Release Train vs Traditional Change Process
• Software Containers, VMs, Infrastructure as Code
• In class experience with CM planning and assessment tools
• Extensive preparation and review for the Level II exam
• Covers Cybersecurity, SecCM, NIST
• A Level II program course

This two-day course is the most comprehensive SCM seminar available. Thoroughly updated, it covers SCM in DevOps, Lean, Agile, SAFe, tools, and prepares students for the optional Level II certification exam available at the end of each 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. 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 into DevOps and Agile
• 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-61-649     Level IV
61-649 CM FRAMEWORK, PRINCIPLES, & IMPLEMENTATION

• Certified 61 & 649 Professional Certification
• Two-day course
• This course covers all CM Handbooks and Standards (MIL-HDBK-61, EIA-649C, 649-1, 649-2
• Complete coverage of the MIL-HDBK-61 & EIA-649C CM Standard
• Map the CM principles to CM requirements, processes, tasks & tools
• Get hands-on experience with our planning workshop
• Includes CM assessment, CM strategy development and process templates
• 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 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 C/649-1/649-2 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: REFEO-700
Certification Refresher - Executive Overview

• A two-day course
• Covers the complete CM process
• Students how to conduct a CM Health Assessment
• You will also learn Five CM Functions plus
• Extensive coverage of CDRLs, DIDs, and deliverable data processes
• Updates to CM Handbooks and Standards
• How to develop a CM Way Ahead
• Covers "what, why and how" to implement CM
• The Role of CM in MBSE & MBPS
• The Ditital Transformation and CM
• Covers "what, why and how" to implement CM
• The Future of CM

This two-day course is designed as a CMTF certification refresher course, as well as an Executive Overview. If you have been previously certified, it is highly advised that you take this course every 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 will prepare attendees for the development of a common CM Framework for implementation.

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.

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
• 8 questions, short answer, 3 essay.
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six 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 afternoon following completion of the Software CM course, or morning of the next day. Most students complete the exam in under one hour, but a full two hours are allotted for those who need extra time. Significant review time is provide in the SCM course, including sample test questions. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved CISCM certification.

LEVEL III - CCMP
Certified Configuration Management Professional

• Enterprise Configuration Management   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• Not required, but recommend some prior CM experience or certification
• Helpful to take Level I and Level II prior to Level III
• Two hours allotted for exam
• Five essay questions, must answer any four
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six pages of notes allowed during test.

The Level III CDMP Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam, which is offered on the afternoon following completion of the Enterprise CM course. Most students complete the exam in 30 minutes, but a full hour is allotted for those who need extra time. Significant review time is provide in the ECM course, including sample test questions. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved CCMP certification.

LEVEL IV - C61-649P
Certified 61 & 649 Professional

• CM-61-649 CM Frameworks   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• 19 questions, true false, multiple choice, short answer, essay
• Two hours allotted for exam
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six pages of notes allowed during test.

The Level IV C61-649P Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam, which is typically offered on the afternoon following completion of the 649-C course. Most students complete the exam in 30-40 minutes, but a full hour is allotted for those who need exta time. Significant review time is provide in the 649 course, including sample test questions. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved C649P certification.

LEVEL V - CTDMP
Certified Technical DM Professional

• Technical Data Management   (course completion required)
• No other prerequisites
• One hour test
• Five essay questions, must answer four of the five
• Requires 70% correct to pass
• Acronym list and six pages of notes allowed during test.

The CTDMP Exam is optional. Interested parties can register to take the exam which is typically offered on the afternoon following completion 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. Graduates receive a completion certificate and their name will be entered into the CMTF registry showing they have achieved CTDMP certification.

LEVEL VI - CLCM
Certified Logistics Configuration Manager

• Service Oriented CM   (course completion required)
• A new certification for CM professionals
• No other prerequisites
• Five questions, short essay exam, review in course
• One hour allotted to exam
• 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 new Master's certification for CM professionals
• Prerequisites: Basic, Advanced, and Other CM Certifications
• All CMTF Certifications and other CM Certs considered
• Master's Cert in CM is based on course and project completion
• Capstone class group projects are presented on the last day
• Groups collect data, prepare their CMI plans, then present

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.