External Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Program
For those wishing to attempt the CFCE without attendance at the BCFE training, we offer an External Certification process. The External CFCE process is offered twice a year, in March and September. The external process provides you the same testing experience as BCFE attendees, including separate Peer Review and Certification phases as described on the CFCE Certification page. Although external candidates do not receive the BCFE training manual, they are provided with a comprehensive study guide.
Registration for External CFCE will open for purchase on or about June 1st (for the September cycle) and December 1st (for the March cycle) of each year. The fee for the external certification is currently $800.00 US.
Prerequisites: At the time of registration, Candidates must submit proof of 72 hours of training that aligns with the CFCE core competencies.. If the application is not approved, Candidates have 5 days to send additional documentation. If the additional documentation is not received within the time frame stated, the application is assumed to have been abandoned and it will be removed. Candidates may be required to show proof in the form of training certificates.
The option to purchase the External CFCE will only be available during the open periods, listed under Purchase Products. Once approved, payment is due within 30 days or at the registration deadline, whichever is sooner.
