The NPMA, in partnership with FLEETWI$E Management Group, is proud to offer the Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS).

The Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS) course is designed as an introduction to Federal fleet management for anyone involved in the business of fleet management at any level. Previous Specialist attendees have included SES level to office fleet POCs (points of contact), department and regional asset, property and fleet managers, and novice as well as experienced fleet personnel. This course will introduce the student to typical duties of fleet management, fleet language and terminology, laws and regulations, reporting requirements, electric vehicles, telematics, cost tracking, and other important fundamentals. In-person training events will also allow students to participate in a forum to discuss problems, issues, and possible solutions that will improve the ability of attendees to perform everyday tasks and address immediate concerns.

16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for class completion. 

REGISTRATION RATES

NPMA Member: $1,725.00
Non-Member: $1,885.00

*Registration rates include one, multiple question exam and application fee.

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the $135 member fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course!

TESTING

• Exam: The Fleet Certification exam is a 75- question multiple-choice exam. It is not administered during the class.
• Proctor: NPMA certification exams are administered through an independent proctoring company, Kryterion and their system, Webassessor.
• Exam Process: Exams can be taken online or at a Test Center. Scheduling an exam appointment is made online directly with Kryterion. Learn more about the exam process and online exam requirements on the Exam Administration webpage.
• Exam Scheduling: If you would like to take your exam online after the class is complete, please do not make your testing appointment before 5:30 pm on the last day of class. When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date.
• Course Venue: If you are taking the exam at the course venue after the close of the class, you will be responsible for providing your own internet access either through your hotel room’s hardwired internet or by using your Smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
• Internet Connection: NPMA does not provide internet access for testing.
• For more information about your Fleet exam or exam process, please contact certification@npma.org.

COURSE MATERIALS

A PDF of the course materials will be emailed prior to the start of class to familiarize yourself with the course content.

Important Registration Information:

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. NPMA will make the Go/No-Go decision at least 45-days out. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is cancelled, NPMA will not be liable for non-refundable travel, so please do not book before confirming with a NPMA staff member that the course will hold. Once the course is full to capacity, registration will close.

Payment must be received 45 days prior to the course. 

Waiting on approval for registration funding? To guarantee that you have a spot in the course, it is highly recommended you register for the course as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, choose bill me. This will generate an invoice and hold your spot while you wait for required approval from your organization.

CANCELLATIONS 

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing 45 days prior to the first day of course
• No refunds less than 45 days before start date of class
• A refund, equivalent to the member tuition rate less $75 processing fee, will be granted up to 45 days prior to class; no refunds or course transfers will be granted for cancellations after this date.

Contact fleet@npma.org for questions about classes and study materials. Contact certification@npma.org for questions related to the exam.

The NPMA,in partnership with Fleet-Wi$e Management Group, is proud to offer the Certified Federal Fleet Administrator (CFFA).

The Certified Federal Fleet Administrator (CFFA) course provides a higher level of knowledge for people who perform fleet management duties, either part time or full time, at the mid-organization level. The course expands upon concepts covered in the Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS) course, such as fleet regulations and environmental Executive Order requirements. The course also presents new concepts such as understanding alternative fuel and zero emission vehicles, fleet maintenance, fleet right-sizing, risk management, and fleet replacement planning to improve fleet operational performance while meeting executive order requirements. The following learning objectives are covered:

Day 1
Introductions and Fleet Management Overview

• Key Terms and Acronyms Review
• What is Fleet Management
• Federal Fleet Management Responsibilities
• Approaches to Fleet Asset Management
• Recent Impacts to Fleet Management Assumptions
  

41CFR102-34

• Define “Fleet”, “Yellow Fleet”, and “Motor Vehicle”
• List examples of “Yellow Fleet”
• Describe the relationship between Property Management and Fleet Management
• Describe the motor vehicle life-cycle
• List data associated with Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS)
• List sources of essential information relating to fleet management

EO 14057

• Describe purpose of Executive Orders
• List agency fleet management goals in EO 14057
• State EO 14057 Progress Metric Targets
• List EO 14057 Metrics
• State applicability for vehicle acquisition and considerations for accelerating ZEV acquisitions
• Describe Fleet Management Practices to support and accelerate ZEV deployment
• List Planning, Reporting, and Target setting requirements of EO 14057

Alternative Fuels and Zero Emission Vehicles

• List common fuels for vehicles
• Describe challenges associated with using biodiesel
• List renewable diesel benefits
• List variables associated with EV charging times
• Describe the 3 types of EVSE charging systems
• Describe difference between Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
• Describe how a hydrogen fuel cell produces power
• List top ways to reduce fleet petroleum consumption
• Describe fuel conservation tactics
• State purpose of a fleet “Continuity of Operations Plan”
  

Day 2
Fleet Maintenance

• List reasons to have an on-site repair facility.
• Describe typical maintenance success factors
• Identify considerations given in maintenance management
• State when a GOV can be replaced sooner than the normal replacement criteria
• Describe difference between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• List categories of maintenance and repair
• Describe when maintenance should be outsourced

Vehicle Allocation Method

• Define VAM
• List characteristics of an optimal fleet
• List the documents requiring agencies complete a VAM
• State how often a VAM must be completed
• List results that are revealed from a survey and not from raw data

Risk Management

• Describe the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• State FMR requiring use of safety devices by federal employees in GOV vehicles
• List elements of a Safety Policy
• State who is responsible for motor vehicle risk management
• List characteristics of a risk management program
• Describe characteristics of an effective accident analysis program

Fleet Replacement Planning

• State the benefits of an optimized fleet replacement cycle
• List ways to improve your fleet replacement strategy
• State assumptions used in vehicle replacement modeling
• Describe process for building a replacement funding plan
  

16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for class completion. 

REGISTRATION RATES

NPMA Member: $1,725.00
Non-Member: $1,885.00

*Registration rates include one, multiple question exam and application fee.

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the $135 member fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course!

TESTING

• Exam: The Fleet Certification exam is a 75- question multiple-choice exam. It is not administered during the class.
• Proctor: NPMA certification exams are administered through an independent proctoring company, Kryterion and their system, Webassessor.
• Exam Process: Exams can be taken online or at a Test Center. Scheduling an exam appointment is made online directly with Kryterion. Learn more about the exam process and online exam requirements on the Exam Administration webpage.
• Exam Scheduling: If you would like to take your exam online after the class is complete, please do not make your testing appointment before 5:30 pm on the last day of class. When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date.
• Course Venue: If you are taking the exam at the course venue after the close of the class, you will be responsible for providing your own internet access either through your hotel room’s hardwired internet or by using your Smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
• Internet Connection: NPMA does not provide internet access for testing.
• For more information about your Fleet exam or exam process, please contact certification@npma.org.

COURSE MATERIALS

Student Manual is included in registration fee. A PDF version of the student manual will be emailed prior to the start of class to familiarize yourself with the course content.

Important Registration Information:

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. NPMA will make the Go/No-Go decision at least 45-days out. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is cancelled, NPMA will not be liable for non-refundable travel, so please do not book before confirming with a NPMA staff member that the course will hold. Once the course is full to capacity, registration will close.

Payment must be received 45 days prior to the course. 

Waiting on approval for registration funding? To guarantee that you have a spot in the course, it is highly recommended you register for the course as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, choose bill me. This will generate an invoice and hold your spot while you wait for required approval from your organization.

CANCELLATIONS 

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing 45 days prior to the first day of course
• No refunds less than 45 days before start date of class
• A refund, equivalent to the member tuition rate less $75 processing fee, will be granted up to 45 days prior to class; no refunds or course transfers will be granted for cancellations after this date.

Contact fleet@npma.org for questions about classes and study materials. Contact certification@npma.org for questions related to the exam.

The NPMA, in partnership with FLEETWI$E Management Group, is proud to offer the Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS).

The Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS) course is designed as an introduction to Federal fleet management for anyone involved in the business of fleet management at any level. Previous Specialist attendees have included SES level to office fleet POCs (points of contact), department and regional asset, property and fleet managers, and novice as well as experienced fleet personnel. This course will introduce the student to typical duties of fleet management, fleet language and terminology, laws and regulations, reporting requirements, electric vehicles, telematics, cost tracking, and other important fundamentals. In-person training events will also allow students to participate in a forum to discuss problems, issues, and possible solutions that will improve the ability of attendees to perform everyday tasks and address immediate concerns.

16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for class completion. 

REGISTRATION RATES

NPMA Member: $1,725.00
Non-Member: $1,885.00

*Registration rates include one, multiple question exam and application fee.

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the $135 member fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course!

TESTING

• Exam: The Fleet Certification exam is a 75- question multiple-choice exam. It is not administered during the class.
• Proctor: NPMA certification exams are administered through an independent proctoring company, Kryterion and their system, Webassessor.
• Exam Process: Exams can be taken online or at a Test Center. Scheduling an exam appointment is made online directly with Kryterion. Learn more about the exam process and online exam requirements on the Exam Administration webpage.
• Exam Scheduling: If you would like to take your exam online after the class is complete, please do not make your testing appointment before 5:30 pm on the last day of class. When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date.
• Course Venue: If you are taking the exam at the course venue after the close of the class, you will be responsible for providing your own internet access either through your hotel room’s hardwired internet or by using your Smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
• Internet Connection: NPMA does not provide internet access for testing.
• For more information about your Fleet exam or exam process, please contact certification@npma.org.

COURSE MATERIALS

A PDF of the course materials will be emailed prior to the start of class to familiarize yourself with the course content.

Important Registration Information:

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. NPMA will make the Go/No-Go decision at least 45-days out. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is cancelled, NPMA will not be liable for non-refundable travel, so please do not book before confirming with a NPMA staff member that the course will hold. Once the course is full to capacity, registration will close.

Payment must be received 45 days prior to the course. 

Waiting on approval for registration funding? To guarantee that you have a spot in the course, it is highly recommended you register for the course as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, choose bill me. This will generate an invoice and hold your spot while you wait for required approval from your organization.

CANCELLATIONS 

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing 45 days prior to the first day of course
• No refunds less than 45 days before start date of class
• A refund, equivalent to the member tuition rate less $75 processing fee, will be granted up to 45 days prior to class; no refunds or course transfers will be granted for cancellations after this date.

Contact fleet@npma.org for questions about classes and study materials. Contact certification@npma.org for questions related to the exam.

The NPMA,in partnership with Fleet-Wi$e Management Group, is proud to offer the Certified Federal Fleet Administrator (CFFA).

The Certified Federal Fleet Administrator (CFFA) course provides a higher level of knowledge for people who perform fleet management duties, either part time or full time, at the mid-organization level. The course expands upon concepts covered in the Certified Federal Fleet Specialist (CFFS) course, such as fleet regulations and environmental Executive Order requirements. The course also presents new concepts such as understanding alternative fuel and zero emission vehicles, fleet maintenance, fleet right-sizing, risk management, and fleet replacement planning to improve fleet operational performance while meeting executive order requirements. The following learning objectives are covered:

Day 1
Introductions and Fleet Management Overview

• Key Terms and Acronyms Review
• What is Fleet Management
• Federal Fleet Management Responsibilities
• Approaches to Fleet Asset Management
• Recent Impacts to Fleet Management Assumptions
  

41CFR102-34

• Define “Fleet”, “Yellow Fleet”, and “Motor Vehicle”
• List examples of “Yellow Fleet”
• Describe the relationship between Property Management and Fleet Management
• Describe the motor vehicle life-cycle
• List data associated with Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS)
• List sources of essential information relating to fleet management

EO 14057

• Describe purpose of Executive Orders
• List agency fleet management goals in EO 14057
• State EO 14057 Progress Metric Targets
• List EO 14057 Metrics
• State applicability for vehicle acquisition and considerations for accelerating ZEV acquisitions
• Describe Fleet Management Practices to support and accelerate ZEV deployment
• List Planning, Reporting, and Target setting requirements of EO 14057

Alternative Fuels and Zero Emission Vehicles

• List common fuels for vehicles
• Describe challenges associated with using biodiesel
• List renewable diesel benefits
• List variables associated with EV charging times
• Describe the 3 types of EVSE charging systems
• Describe difference between Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
• Describe how a hydrogen fuel cell produces power
• List top ways to reduce fleet petroleum consumption
• Describe fuel conservation tactics
• State purpose of a fleet “Continuity of Operations Plan”
  

Day 2
Fleet Maintenance

• List reasons to have an on-site repair facility.
• Describe typical maintenance success factors
• Identify considerations given in maintenance management
• State when a GOV can be replaced sooner than the normal replacement criteria
• Describe difference between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• List categories of maintenance and repair
• Describe when maintenance should be outsourced

Vehicle Allocation Method

• Define VAM
• List characteristics of an optimal fleet
• List the documents requiring agencies complete a VAM
• State how often a VAM must be completed
• List results that are revealed from a survey and not from raw data

Risk Management

• Describe the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• State FMR requiring use of safety devices by federal employees in GOV vehicles
• List elements of a Safety Policy
• State who is responsible for motor vehicle risk management
• List characteristics of a risk management program
• Describe characteristics of an effective accident analysis program

Fleet Replacement Planning

• State the benefits of an optimized fleet replacement cycle
• List ways to improve your fleet replacement strategy
• State assumptions used in vehicle replacement modeling
• Describe process for building a replacement funding plan
  

16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for class completion. 

REGISTRATION RATES

NPMA Member: $1,725.00
Non-Member: $1,885.00

*Registration rates include one, multiple question exam and application fee.

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the $135 member fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course!

TESTING

• Exam: The Fleet Certification exam is a 75- question multiple-choice exam. It is not administered during the class.
• Proctor: NPMA certification exams are administered through an independent proctoring company, Kryterion and their system, Webassessor.
• Exam Process: Exams can be taken online or at a Test Center. Scheduling an exam appointment is made online directly with Kryterion. Learn more about the exam process and online exam requirements on the Exam Administration webpage.
• Exam Scheduling: If you would like to take your exam online after the class is complete, please do not make your testing appointment before 5:30 pm on the last day of class. When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date.
• Course Venue: If you are taking the exam at the course venue after the close of the class, you will be responsible for providing your own internet access either through your hotel room’s hardwired internet or by using your Smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
• Internet Connection: NPMA does not provide internet access for testing.
• For more information about your Fleet exam or exam process, please contact certification@npma.org.

COURSE MATERIALS

Student Manual is included in registration fee. A PDF version of the student manual will be emailed prior to the start of class to familiarize yourself with the course content.

Important Registration Information:

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. NPMA will make the Go/No-Go decision at least 45-days out. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is cancelled, NPMA will not be liable for non-refundable travel, so please do not book before confirming with a NPMA staff member that the course will hold. Once the course is full to capacity, registration will close.

Payment must be received 45 days prior to the course. 

Waiting on approval for registration funding? To guarantee that you have a spot in the course, it is highly recommended you register for the course as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, choose bill me. This will generate an invoice and hold your spot while you wait for required approval from your organization.

CANCELLATIONS 

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing 45 days prior to the first day of course
• No refunds less than 45 days before start date of class
• A refund, equivalent to the member tuition rate less $75 processing fee, will be granted up to 45 days prior to class; no refunds or course transfers will be granted for cancellations after this date.

Contact fleet@npma.org for questions about classes and study materials. Contact certification@npma.org for questions related to the exam.

The NPMA,in partnership with Fleet-Wi$e Management Group, is proud to offer the Certified Federal Fleet Manager (CFFM).

Fleet Managers play a crucial role in overseeing, optimizing, and ensuring smooth operation of an organziation's vehicle fleet. Their responsibilities span strategic planning, day-to-day operations, financial management, and leadership, all aimed at maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs while ensuring compliance and safety.

A skilled Fleet Manager ensures that the fleet:

* Operates cost-effectively and efficiently.
* Adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
* Meets organizational objectives for performance and sustainability.
 
By balancing strategic oversight with operational details, a Fleet Manager serves as the linchpin in achieving the optimal performance of the vehicle fleet.
 
By the end of this course, YOU should understand:
 
1. Understand federal fleet policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
2. Develop strategies for optimizing fleet utilization and cost efficiency.
3. Manage maintenance operations and vendor relationships effectively.
4. Implement sustainability initiatives in line with federal mandates.
5. Leverage data and technology for informed decision-making.
6. Ensure safety and risk management across fleet operations.

REGISTRATION RATES

NPMA Member: $1,725.00
Non-Member: $1,885.00

*Registration rates include one, multiple question exam and application fee.

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the $135 member fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course!

TESTING

• Exam: The Fleet Certification exam is a 75- question multiple-choice exam. It is not administered during the class.
• Proctor: NPMA certification exams are administered through an independent proctoring company, Kryterion and their system, Webassessor.
• Exam Process: Exams can be taken online or at a Test Center. Scheduling an exam appointment is made online directly with Kryterion. Learn more about the exam process and online exam requirements on the Exam Administration webpage.
• Exam Scheduling: If you would like to take your exam online after the class is complete, please do not make your testing appointment before 5:30 pm on the last day of class. When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date.
• Course Venue: If you are taking the exam at the course venue after the close of the class, you will be responsible for providing your own internet access either through your hotel room’s hardwired internet or by using your Smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
• Internet Connection: NPMA does not provide internet access for testing.
• For more information about your Fleet exam or exam process, please contact certification@npma.org.

COURSE MATERIALS

Student Manual is included in registration fee. A PDF version of the student manual will be emailed prior to the start of class to familiarize yourself with the course content.

Important Registration Information:

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. NPMA will make the Go/No-Go decision at least 45-days out. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is cancelled, NPMA will not be liable for non-refundable travel, so please do not book before confirming with a NPMA staff member that the course will hold. Once the course is full to capacity, registration will close.

Payment must be received 45 days prior to the course. 

Waiting on approval for registration funding? To guarantee that you have a spot in the course, it is highly recommended you register for the course as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, choose bill me. This will generate an invoice and hold your spot while you wait for required approval from your organization.

CANCELLATIONS 

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing 45 days prior to the first day of course
• No refunds less than 45 days before start date of class
• A refund, equivalent to the member tuition rate less $75 processing fee, will be granted up to 45 days prior to class; no refunds or course transfers will be granted for cancellations after this date.

Contact fleet@npma.org for questions about classes and study materials. Contact certification@npma.org for questions related to the exam.