Career Path: Facility Management
Continuing education and globally recognized credentialing for the facility management profession
Looking for a career in facility management, or seeking to advance your FM knowledge? IFMA's educational curriculum, credentialing programs, and facility and leadership-focused events help you:
- Strengthen your workplace skills
- Increase your value as an indispensable business team member
- Earn CEUs and points toward professional credentialing
- Acquire practical tips and techniques
- Develop comprehensive action plans for
your organization
Advance your Career with Credentials & Certifications |
1. Just getting started in Facility Management?
Learn about Facility Management
NEW Course: A Practical Introduction to Facility Management
2. Build your FM career on a solid foundation:
- Expand your skill set and earn instant credibility
- Distiguish yourself from your peers
- Demonstrate your professional knowledge and commitment to current and prospective employers
Earn knowledge. Earn respect.
Earn the FMP credential. »
Designed to bring you one step closer to achieving certification, the knowledge-based Facility Management Professional credential will help to accelerate your transition into the profession.3. Optimize your facility management performance for a better tomorrow:
Establish sustainability FM knowledge and business practices with the Sustainability Facility Professional credential.
Earn your SFP Credential. »
Take advantage of your IFMA membership!
Order the IFMA SFP Credential Program™ and save US$300!
FREE WEBINAR: Learn more about the SFP »
4. Earn the most prestigious certification in the
global FM profession:
IFMA's Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) credential.
- For experienced facility professionals who meet education and experience requirements.
- Earn distinction, demonstrate your FM expertise.
- Increase your earning potential.
Prepare for the CFM Exam
Broaden your FM business knowledge:
Pass the CFM Assessment, Earn your CFM »
The Certified Facility Manager assessment process was designed to assess competence in the field through work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam.5. Continue your career development:
Maintain your credentials:
Stay current with FM Courses & Workshops
International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.
See Also:
- What is FM?
- FMPedia.org
- IFMA Membership
- Upcoming IFMA Events
- IFMA Credentials web site
- IFMA Education Brochure(PDF)
- Online Learning Center
- CFM Practice Exam
- Record CFM Maintenance Points

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