- 1. Session 3.13 Maximizing Your IFMA Membership
2. Todays Presenters
- Barbara Zlatnik Director, Member Resources
- Jeff Tafel, CAE Director, Councils
- Andrea Sanchez Director, Communications
- Shari Epstein Director, Research
- Cathy Pavick Vice President, Education
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- Serve as the resource and representative for facility
management
- Advance the facility management profession
4. International FacilityManagement Association
- Largest and most widely-recognized professional association for
facility management (19,300 members worldwide)
- Members in 123 chapters, 16 councils, 65 countries
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- certifies facility managers
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- provides learning and networking opportunities
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- recognizes facility management degree and certificate
programs
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- produces World Workplace, the largest facility
management-related conference and exposition
5. Membership
- 19,000+ members in 65 countries
- Engage with a chapter, council or community
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- Leadership and volunteer opportunities
6. IFMA Chapters
- 27 outside the United States
7. Chapter Membership
- Provides in-person learning and networking opportunities
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- Educational, networking, facility tours and social events
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- Locally-oriented newsletters and Web sites
8. Opportunities and Benefits IFMA Web site
- Chapter & Council Listings/Web site links
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- Update your contact information
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- Membership directory with robust search capability
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- FMJarchives (keyword searchable)
9. IFMA Advancing the Profession
- Extensive public relations initiatives
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- Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
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- Press releases (archived online)
- Advancing facility management degree and certificate
programs
- Governmental legislationreporting and advocacy
10. Councils
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- 16 industry- or interest-specific special interest groups with
more than 9,000 members
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- Online communities for networking and learning
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- Web sites and e-newsletters
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- Industries Forum / Facility Fusion
11. IFMA communities add value to your membership
- 16 councils from which to choose
- Banking Institutions and Credit Unions
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Museums/Cultural Institutions
12. Communities of Practice
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- Industry-specific groups very similar to IFMA Councils
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- Online communities for networking and learning
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- Web sites and e-newsletters
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- World Workplace and spring meetings at Facility Fusion
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- Restaurant and Food Service
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- Hospitality FM & Engineering
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- Retail Facilities (in formation)
13. www.ifmacommunity.org
- Online platform to support virtual communities and an online
presence
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- Completely searchable by keyword or tags
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- Private electronic libraries for councils, CoPs, chapters and
other special interest groups
14. www.ifmacommunity.org 15. www.ifmacommunity.org 16.
www.ifmacommunity.org
- New communities for all members to participate in:
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- Emergency Planning & Business Continuity
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- For regions without a chapter
17. Corporate Sustaining Partners
- Outstanding providers that contribute to IFMAs mission to
advance the profession while also elevating their visibility among
the facility management community.
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- CSPs are highlighted in each issue of theFMJ , on the IFMA Web
site and in the FM Resource Guide.
How do I find anIFMA partner? 19. Connect to FM Dealsand
Discounts IFMA members can find products and solutions from CSPs at
a discounted rate!Look for the Big Red Button on the IFMA Web site
and in quarterly newsletters. 20. FM Resource Guide
- Minority/woman-owned business
21. FM Online Guide 22. 2010 Spring Event
- Sustainability, facility management and leadership
training
April 12 -14Philadelphia, PA 23. 24. Publications
- Bimonthly, award-winning magazine
Facility Management Journal 25. Publications
- Upcoming events/promotions
- Upcoming events/promotions
IFMA INSIDER 26. Social Media (figures as of 10/01/09)
- Facebook- 957 subscribers
- LinkedIn- 4,279 subscribers
Links available at www.ifma.org 27. Free Resources
- Sustainability Task Force Report
- Strategic Facility Planning:A White Paper
- Facility Management Forecast
28. Research 29.
- Separate entity from IFMA
- Promotes and supports scholarships, educational and research
opportunities for the advancement of facility management
worldwide
30. Recent IFMA Foundation Publications
- Cut it Out: Save for Today, Build for Tomorrow
- The Business of Green Cleaning
- Violence in the Workplace The Role of the Facility Manager
- Pandemic Preparedness Manual
31. IFMAs Education Programs
- IFMAs education department offers a number of different
opportunities throughout the year including:
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- i-Sessions focusing on trends, research, and hot topics
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- on-line courses and classroom courses for all core competency
courses
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- approval of chapter programs for CEUs
32. Development of new programs/courses are based on:
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- Professional development needs assessment
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- Research projects, benchmark reports, etc.
33. Professional Development Needs Assessment
- Conducted study in summer of 2008 on future development
trends/strategies
- More than half of the respondents have taken professional
development offerings in the past year. The majority have taken
IFMA programs, local universities or employer in-house programs
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34. Key Findings . . .
- Most respondents agreed that the materials and content offered
by IFMA provided strategies they can apply to their jobs, are
relevant to their careers, are valuable in advancing their careers
and are comprehensive enough to fulfill their career needs.
- Respondent agreement is strongest regarding how critical it is
for facility managers to take courses on current issues and that
participation in classes and other education programs would
increase if more were offered locally.
35. Key findings about credentials...
- Recognition of the CFM was at 84% with the FMP at 76%.
- On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), 4.5 were satisfied
with the process required to obtain the CFM.
- Across a myriad of certifications, preference is highest for
CFMs.
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37. Curriculum-Based VersusCompetency Based
- Curriculum-Based / Knowledge-Based- A program requiring
successful completion of specific coursework.
- Competency-Based- A program that assesses professional
competence through work experience, education and the ability to
pass a comprehensive exam.
38. The Core Competencies
- Operations and Maintenance
- Quality Assessment and Innovation
- Planning and Project Management
- Human and Environmental Factors
- Leadership and Management
39. Facility Management Professional 40. FMP Profile
- Students entering the profession fromuniversities, certificate
or technical programs
- Facility management practitioners with less than five years
experience or anyone that is interested in obtaining a
knowledge-based designation.
- Transitioning professionals with significant experience in
previous careers
- Partner practitioners such as architects, designers and safety
engineers
- Associated corporate providers of facility management products
and services
41. Top 5 Reasons to Earn Your FMP
- Start your career in the right direction
- Set yourself apart from the competition
- Establish your professional network
42. The Current FMP Program
- Operations and Maintenance
- Planning and Project Management
- Leadership and Management
- The foundation of the profession
43. IFMA Courses:convenient and flexible
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- All courses required for the FMP designation are available
through IFMAs online education or in a classroom format at IFMA
events.
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- Click on the Learning tab atwww.ifma.org for class schedules
and more information.
44. Certified Facility Manager 45. CFM The first certification
in facility management and the most respected global credential in
the industry, setting the standard for ensuring the knowledge and
abilities of practicing facility managers. 46. CFM Facts &
Figures
- Certification process designed to assess competence in the
field through work experience, education and the ability to pass a
comprehensive exam.
- Held by more than 3,600 professionals in 32 countries
47. Confirm Eligibility and Apply Education Years of FM
Experience Facility management master's or bachelor's degree from
an IFMA Accredited Degree Program * 3 years (3 yrs w/FMP) Related
bachelor's degree * 4 years (3 yrs w/FMP) Non-related bachelor's
degree or associate's degree * 5 years (4 yrs w/FMP) Secondary
education * 8 years (5 yrs w/FMP) All categories require some form
of continuing educationwithin the past 5 years. 48. CFM Exam Review
course
- Taught by Certified Facility Managers with many years of
facility management experience
- Update and assess your knowledge and skills related to each
competency area
- Learn about the format of the exam and review sample
questions
- Become more confident and comfortable when you take the
exam
49. Questions