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The Facility Industry’s Most Sought-After Credentials

Certified Facility Manager (CFM®)Facility Management Professional (FMP®)

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Today’s Speaker

John Rimer, CFMPresident, FM360, LLCIFMA Qualified InstructorEducation Chair, Northern Rockies Chapter


What We’ll Cover Today

• Value of Credentials• IFMA’s global FM credentials• What is the FMP?• What is the CFM?• How to earn them• Upcoming classes• Q&A


Why pursue the FMP/CFM?

• Gain a competitive advantage• Earn professional credibility• Build practical skills• Network with peers• Earn IFMA-issued CEUs

How YOU will benefit…

“CFMs earn 25% more than non-CFM counterparts and tend to hold higher positions”

“79% of organizations prefer or require an IFMA credential when hiring, promoting, or making salary decisions about FM professionals”


Why pursue the FMP/CFM?

• Establish a common vocabulary andfoundation of knowledge

• Ensure the competency of employees• Build a competitive advantage• Improve staff retention and loyalty

How Your EMPLOYER will benefit…

“74% of employers feel that overall reputation of the FM team is improved”

“84% of employers state that IFMA credentials increase the collective FM knowledge of their organization”


Facility Management Professional• The must-have credential in facility

management• Knowledge-based certificate program

Sustainability Facility Professional®• The leading credential for the development of

sustainable FM strategies • Knowledge-based certificate program

Certified Facility Manager®

• The premier FM certification for experienced professionals

• Competency-based certification

IFMA’s Global CredentialsCompetencies that define the facility

management body of knowledge


What is the FMP Credential?

The must-have credential for facility professionals to enhance and demonstrate their knowledge of the core FM topics deemed critical by global employers.

• Content based on IFMA’s Global Job Task Analysis• Develop and test your competence by completing

coursework and final assessments contained in the IFMA FMP Credential Program®

• No prerequisites• No renewal/update required


FMP Credential Growth

The FMP is the MUST HAVE credential in FM

FMP Credential Holders 2009-2014

Since 2009. the number of FMPs

has grown by

295%


World Class Credentials

• ANSI Accredited IFMA in 2015 for FMP – American National Standards Institute– Impartial assessment of program

quality – “World-class, gold-standard model of

learning and development”

• Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act– “FBPTA-Aligned”


What Will You Learn?

The FMP program consists of 4 courses with content deemed critical to the foundation of knowledge required of facility managers



Leadership and Strategy• Plan Strategically• Lead and Manage the Facility Organization• Provide Leadership to the Entire Organization



Operations and Maintenance• Introduction to Operations and Maintenance• Assess Facility Needs• Manage/Oversee Operations and Maintenance

of Building, Systems and Equipment• Manage/Oversee Occupant Services• Select the Best Resources• Measure Operations and

Maintenance Performance



Project Management• Introduction to Project Management• Define Projects• Plan Projects• Manage and Oversee Projects• Close Projects



Finance and Business• Finance and Business in the Facility Organization• Financial Management of the Facility Organization• Procurement in the Facility Organization• Contracts in the Facility

Organization


How to Earn the FMP

IFMA FMP Credential Program®

Everything you need to gain critical knowledge and earn the FMP credential in one program.

• Learn: Comprehensive Reading Materials• Test: Interactive Online Study Tools*

• Earn: Online FMP Final Assessments*

* Access online study tools and final assessments for 2 years (full kit, 4-course program) or 1 year (individual course)


Comprehensive Reading Materials

• Four printed modules teach the four FMP knowledge domains

• E-reader version availablefor download

• Approximately 800 pages of content• Concise and easy-to-read


Interactive Online Study Tools

• Facility Management Introduction

• Pre-test• Chapter quizzes • Case studies• e-Flashcards• Glossary • Resource Center• Progress Reports


FMP Final Assessments

• Assessments available on-demand inonline program

• 50-question FMP final assessment follows each course

• 65 minute time limit• Earn 75% or higher on all four final

assessments to qualify for the FMP credential

• Can be repeated after unsuccessful attempts

• Submit application and fee to IFMA for approval


What is the CFM Certification?

• Certification vs. Credential• Competency-based = Knowledge + Experience• Comprehensive – Assesses 11 Core Competencies

“The Most Respected Credential in Facility Management”

IFMA’s premier FM certification


Body of Knowledge

The CFM assesses the ability to apply the body of knowledge gained through both knowledge and experience.

11 Core CompetenciesOperations and

Maintenance Project Management Finance and Business Leadership and

Strategy Environmental

Stewardship and Sustainability Communication

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Human Factors Quality Real Estate and

Property Management Technology


How to Earn the CFM

Meet specific eligibility

requirements.

Assess your readiness and

prepare for the exam.

Submit your application through the

IFMA website

Schedule and pass the CFM

Exam


To be eligible to sit for the CFM Exam, applicants must meet eligibility requirements.

Who can pursue the CFM?


IFMA FM Learning System®

The preferred study resource for the CFM Exam.

• Comprehensive reading materials– Six books with approximately 1,500 pages of educational content.– Provides an overview of the facility management body of knowledge.– Organized according to 11 competencies tested on the CFM Exam.

• Interactive online study tools– SmartStudy Tool helps you organize a study plan using your pre-test score and self-

assessed comfort level.– Case studies covering the competency areas.– Flashcards and glossary to review key terms and definitions.– Progress reports track activities and scores.– Resource Center provides additional references.

• Online testing tools– Pre-test to gauge initial knowledge and help focus studies.– Chapter-specific quizzes reinforce concepts, with immediate feedback and correct

answer rationales.– Post-test gauges knowledge gained and helps identify areas requiring further study. – Experience the Exam provides practice for a competency-based exam format.

Exam Prep Options


SmartStudy ToolSmartStudy Tool helps you organize a study plan.• Build a customized study plan using your pre-test results • Target your most challenging topics,• Provide a framework and timeline to optimize your study time • Stay on track as you prepare for the CFM

Enter your pre-test scores1

Assess your comfort level2

SmartStudy Tool

Gap analysis shows areas that need more attention.

Assess your gap analysis, find your largest gaps, rank them on the study outline3

Study outline allows you to rank the competencies that your analysis shows need more attention.


Online Study & Testing Tools

• Case studies covering the competency areas.• Flashcards and glossary to review key terms/definitions.• 50-question pre-test gauges initial knowledge and helps

focus studies.• Chapter-specific quizzes reinforce concepts, with

immediate feedback and correct answer rationales.• 50-question post-test gauges knowledge gained and

helps identify areas requiring further study.


FMP & CFM Learning Options

• Study where and when your schedule allows

Individual Self-Study Program

Delivery options to match learning style and budget:

• Combine self-study materials with expert instruction• Discuss topics with your peers• Learn from the collective knowledge

Instructor-Led Courses


Upcoming FMP Courses

• Project Management – Aug. 24th-25th Salt Lake City• Operations & Maintenance – Aug. 31st-Sept. 1st Idaho Falls• Project Management – Sept. 8th-9th Spokane, WA• Finance & Business – Sept. 10th-11th Spokane, WA• Leadership & Strategy – Oct. 12th-13th Boise, ID• Finance & Business – Oct. 19th-20th Idaho Falls, ID• Leadership & Strategy –Nov. 4th-5th Salt Lake City• Plus More…

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Costs of FMP

• Individual Module - $625– Book, Online Portal, & Test– Need all FOUR for FMP

• Hybrid Kit - $1599– Material for all FOUR modules– TWO instructor-led courses

• Full Kit - $2095 ($400 savings)– Material for all FOUR modules– FOUR instructor-led courses


Upcoming CFM Courses

• Sept. 15th-16th – Exam Prep PLUS – Nashville• Sept. 17th-18th – Exam Prep PLUS – Cincinnati• Nov. 6th – Exam Prep Workshop – Salt Lake City• Dec. 4th – Exam Prep Workshop – Oklahoma City

• Oct. 4th-6th – Exam Prep PLUS PLUS – WWP*

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Costs of CFM

• CFM Exam Prep Workshop - $199• CFM Plus Workshop- $999

– FMLS & Online Study Tools– One-day CFM Exam Workshop– One-day Competency Review Class– TWO Instructor-Led Courses

*CFM Application is additional $500


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