GAFM-CFDM Exam Information and Outline
Certified Forecaster and Demand Management (CFDM)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 3, 2026
GAFM-CFDM Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Demand Planning Fundamentals
- Role in supply chain and S&OP
- Forecasting Methods
- Qualitative and quantitative models
- Time Series Analysis
- Moving averages, exponential smoothing
- Forecast Accuracy Metrics
- MAPE, bias
- Demand Sensing and Collaboration
- CPFR
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Inventory Implications of Forecasting