maximize your ifma membership 8.2011
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Maximize your IFMA Membership
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Facility Management Staffing Report
Research Report #33
Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks
Research Report #32
2011 Facility Management Trends Report
Industry, Interest-Specific Councils and Communities of Practice
IFMA Councils for Industry/Facility Types IFMA Councils for FM Interests
IFMA Communities of Practice
• Casinos & Gaming
• Data Centers
• Hospitality FM & Engineering
• Religious Centers
• Restaurant & Food Service
• Retail
IFMA communities add value to your membership
16 Councils from which to choose
Academic Facilities Airport Facilities Banking Institutions and
Credit Unions City & Country Clubs Corporate Facilities Corporate Real Estate Environmental, Health
and Safety
FM Consultants Health Care Information Technology Legal Industry Manufacturing Museums/Cultural
Institutions Public Sector Research &
Development Utilities
Communitieswww.ifmacommunity.orgSupport of members without a
chapter or council home Online platform to support a virtual
community and an online presence- Restaurant and Food Service - Hospitality FM & Engineering- Religious Facilities - Retail Facilities - 50+
5 FM-focused learning opportunities in one!
High-level Educational ProgramLeading industry experts present cutting-edge, never-before-heard educational content.Two-day ExpoThe best solutions on the market for enhancing or improving facility operations.Industry-specific Council ProgramIFMA Volunteer Leader ProgramIFMA Instructor-led CoursesFor those pursuing their FMP® or CFM® credentials.
The single most important conference for the FM profession 6000 attendees 80 sessions
- 11 tracks, three knowledge levels
www.worldworkplace.org
IFMA’s World Workplace is the first buying show of 2012 400 exhibitors
First look at the latest facility-related products and services.
Drive standards, performance and organizational value
Facility Management Professional
“Earning my FMP has been a WIN-WIN! Not only has it expanded my facility knowledge base and provided me with excellent resources to fall back on, it also has given me the confidence to make important facility decisions for my company.”
Valerie Chavis-Kosko, FMP,Facilities Coordinator,Millennium Inorganic Chemicals,A Cristal CO., Hunt Valley, Md., USA
Facility Management Professional Profile
Students entering profession from universities, certificate or technical programs
FM practitioners with less than five years experience or anyone who 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
Corporate providers of FM products and services
IFMA FMP Credential Program Content
4 Courses Finance and Business Essentials Leadership and Strategy Essentials Project Management Operations and Maintenance
Approximately 800 pages of contentConcise, easy-to-understand format
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Overview of FMP Credential Program
Self-study program and instructor led format – now released
Printed workbooks with online study tools Includes online FM overview: “Essentials of
FM” Includes Final AssessmentsSuccessful completion and application =
FMP certificate
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IFMA FMP Credential Program: Online Study Tools
Essentials of FM: Introduction to FM Pre-tests to gauge initial level of knowledge Quizzes to test comprehension and retention Case studies for real-world application eFlashcards for review of key terms Glossary for quick reference Progress reports to track activities and scores Resource Center for additional references and
updates Assessment Tests: Successful completion and
application earns FMP credential18
FMP Credential Program: Instructor-led Courses
Available mid-January 2011Materials for self-study and instructor-led
course are the sameAverage classroom time – 60 hours New instructor toolkit to include:
PowerPoint slides that correlate with materials
Instructor notes Participant guide Web-based instructor resource center
- Online group reports to manage student progress
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CFMThe first credentialing program 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.
“Establishing my position as a well-rounded, competent facility management professional is of the utmost importance to my organization. The CFM designation has absolutely increased my credibility with my management team, FM staff and my customer base.”
Scott S. Tibbo, CFM, Director,Real Estate Advisory Services,Expense Management Solutions Inc.,Southborough, Mass.
What can the CFM do for me? What does it mean to be officially recognized for
your knowledge and abilities? It confirms your qualifications. It verifies your professionalism. It fortifies your position. And more importantly, it activates
empowerment, giving you the authority to lead change, not only in your own organization but within your profession, for the benefit of the entire facility management community.
The Steps To Achieving Your
CFM
Assess YourReadiness
Assess YourReadiness
Submit YourApplication and
Preparation
Maintenance
You Are a CFM
Schedule and PassThe Exam
Eligibility Requirements
EducationYears of FM
Experience
Facility management master's degree 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 education within the past 5 years.
Submit your Application and Preparation
Submit your application online at www.ifma.org/learning Exam Preparation Options:
CFM Exam Review Study setCFM Exam Review Course Chapter CFM Study Groups IFMA Online Courses
• All 9 competencies are available. CFM Practice Exam (new!)
https://www.ifma.org/secure/learning/certification_app.cfm
CFM® Practice Exam
108 Question Practice Exam 9 sections that represent IFMA’s nine core competencies Must answer all questions in one sitting Have the ability to go back and review their answers. Practice Exam is set for 2 attempts to pass. If you are unsuccessful on your first attempt, you will have one more chance to pass. Cost: Members $80.00/Nonmembers $160.00
What’s Next?
Sustainability Facility Professional™ (SFP™) Establish sustainable FM knowledge and
practices. Assessment-based certificate program delivering a
specialty credential in sustainability. For all FM and like-minded professionals with an
interest in sustainable practices.
Who Should Become an SFP?
IFMA’s Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) is designed for all FM and like-minded professionals with an interest in sustainable practices. It is ideal for: Facility management practitioners with a baseline of FM industry
knowledge. FM professionals with proven experience transitioning into
sustainability related positions. Related industry practitioners such as architects, designers and
safety engineers. Facility-related product and service providers. CFMs and FMPs interested in expanding their depth of expertise in
the area of sustainable facility management
Steps to achieving the SFP:
1. Order the IFMA SFP Credential Program, an all–inclusive training and assessment program that combines comprehensive reading materials to help you learn about sustainable facility practices from an FM perspective, interactive online study tools to test your understanding and retention, and final SFP assessments to qualify you to earn the SFP credential.
2. If you have limited experience in the FM industry, consider achieving your FMP first. Also, review Essentials of FM, an online introductory overview of the FM industry.
3. Read the electronic/printed training materials and complete the online interactive study tools for each course to enhance your skills and knowledge.
4. Complete the three online SFP final assessments with a passing score.
5. Submit your SFP application (with application fee) to IFMA to validate your SFP credential.
Comprehensive series of three sustainability focus areas, defined by the results of the most recent IFMA global job task analysis:
· Strategy and Alignment for Sustainable Facility Management
· Managing Sustainable Facilities · Operating Sustainable Facilities
What are the modules for the SFP?
Legal and Regulatory Reporting
and Advocacy2011 Advocacy
Day and Public Policy Forum, Sept. 20-21
Advocacy tutorials Importance of
Government Relations
IFMA Public Policy Paper
EPA Energy Star Tools
Issue Briefs
EPA Energy Star Tools
Issue Briefs
The IFMA Foundation works for the public good to promote
priority research and educational opportunities for the
advancement of facility management. The IFMA Foundation is supported by the generosity of the FM community including IFMA members, chapters,
councils, corporate sponsors and private contributors who
share the belief that education and research improve the FM profession.
