Traditionally, the CSFM exam has been offered twice during each conference in a written format.
The Certification Committee is piloting the new CSFM-on-line version at the Conference in Phoenix, which is Jan. 22-25. Those who qualify to take the test can sign up for a spot nearly any time during the conference that fits into their schedule. The exam will be given electronically on a computer. This will allow for streamlined grading, immediate feedback and less rigidity with the testing schedule.
If this works well during the conference, it will be expanded to accommodate those who wish to take it at a location in their hometown.