Each new recertification cycle begins with two important steps: reviewing and accepting the CDM, CFPP Code of Ethics and completing the Self-Assessment. More than a recertification requirement, the Self-Assessment helps you reflect on your strengths, identify areas for growth, and focus your continuing education on the skills and knowledge that matter most to your professional development.

Based on your responses, a personalized Learning Plan is automatically generated to help guide your continuing education activities. The recently enhanced Learning Plan provides more detailed recommendations, identifying competencies where additional learning may be beneficial and helping you focus your CE efforts where they can have the greatest impact.

Your Learning Plan is unique to you and can serve as a valuable roadmap throughout your recertification cycle. Whether you are building on existing strengths, preparing for new responsibilities, or exploring a different area of practice, the plan helps you make informed decisions about your professional development. For competencies where you indicate additional learning is needed, the Learning Plan now links directly to Find CE, making it easy to search for ANFP and CBDM Prior Approved programs aligned with your specific learning needs and competency areas.

Taking a few minutes to complete your Self-Assessment today can help guide your continuing education goals for tomorrow. If you've already completed your Self-Assessment, your Learning Plan has been automatically updated and is available on your My Certification page.