Reaping the Benefits of CDM Certification.

• Author: Thomas, Richard C.
• Position: Configuration and data management - Brief Article

During the past year, it has become increasingly apparent that professional configuration and data management (CDM) certification is a "must-have" item in an individual's list of achievements. Just as many others have reaped the benefit of the right letters appearing after their name, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPL (Certified Professional Logistician), or BCS (Board Certified Surgeon), many CDM professionals are recognizing the importance of having NDIA CCDM (Certified Configuration and Data Manager) or NDIA CCDS (Certified Configuration and Data Specialist) after their name. These items identify you as a proven professional in the discipline.

This has happened because the numbers of NDIA-certified professionals have increased to the point where they are in virtually every company and organization, and leaving their mark. Many companies are reaping the benefits of having NDIA professionally certified CDM staff, and the word has spread that achieving NDIA certification requires dedicated individuals who must meet high experience and knowledge standards. NDIA certified professionals are receiving appropriate benefits in salary and job assignments.

Certification is now in its 11th year and is just becoming what was only a vision 10 years ago. The goal was to...