IFMA Competency Courses – On-site Instruction

IFMA Headquarters
1 E. Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100
Houston, Texas 77046 USA
Phone: +1-713-623-4362

Finance Competency Course
2 Days | Jan. 13-14, 2009
Cost: IFMA Members US$495; Nonmembers US$695
1.5 CEUs; 15 CFM Maintenance Points

As a facility manager, you need to speak the language of business. Money talks - and you need upper management to listen. Learn how to communicate the fiscal importance of facilities to executive management and influence decision-making. This course will teach you how to become a player instead of an observer in the organization's top-level decision-making processes.

CFM Exam Review Course
2 Days | Jan. 15-16, 2009
Cost: IFMA Members US$495; Nonmembers US$695
1.5 CEUs; 15 CFM Maintenance Points

Sustainable FM: A Practitioner’s Guide to Greening Your Facility*
2 Days | Jan. 20-21, 2009
Cost: IFMA Members US$245; Nonmembers US$245
1.5 CEUs; 15 CFM Maintenance Points

IFMA’s new course is designed to assist facility management professionals to plan and implement a sustainability program. Whether you have only a basic understanding of what is involved in such a program or you’re already in the planning or implementation stages of a sustainability project, this course will be a valuable guide. Learn how to assess your organization’s interest and capacity to implement sustainability initiatives. Prepare a compelling business case for justifying a sustainability program. Understand the methodologies for designing, implementing and operating sustainable sites and facilities. Learn how to lead efforts that complement your organization’s specific sustainability objectives.

*Pilot course special pricing

Hotel Information
Course fees do NOT include hotel accommodations. Please make your housing arrangements separately.

Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza
6 Greenway Plaza East
Houston, Texas 77046 USA
Phone: +1-713-629-1200

Holiday Inn Select – Greenway Plaza Area
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77098 USA
Phone: +1-800-345-8082

Please note: IFMA does not have reserved room blocks or special rates at these hotels.

Registration Information

Download a printable form or register online.

Questions or problems? Please e-mail events@ifma.org, or call +1-713-623-4362 and ask for Chandra Scruggs, IFMA registration coordinator.