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CFM Benefits
Download the CFM Brochure

The credibility and recognition that come with earning your CFM benefits both the individuals who earn the credential and the organizations that employ them.

Top Five Reasons to Get Certified Individual Benefits

  1. Distinguish Yourself.
    In today’s competitive job market, your CFM status puts you ahead of the competition. Certified Facility Managers have proven their abilities and demonstrated their commitment to achieving excellence in the profession.
  2. Invest in Your Future.
    CFMs earn, on average, 13% more than non-certified facility managers. Earning your CFM is one of the most important career decisions you can make.
  3. Demonstrate Your Leadership and Initiative.
    It’s not easy to achieve CFM status. The CFM credential is a tangible sign of your success. Share your expertise and mentor up-and-coming members of your organization.
  4. Advance Your Profession.
    Facility managers must be proficient in a wide range of competencies. The CFM program articulates the level of skill and talent required of the profession.
  5. Enhance Your Professional Network.
    Enjoy opportunities to network during special CFM events. IFMA chapter members receive special recognition from their chapters.
"I received a significant promotion following the successful completion of the CFM examination. I believe that passing the CFM Exam was instrumental in helping me achieve this promotion. Certification has brought me increased recognition by both senior management and my peers. It’s the best thing I've done for my career in a long time. Taking the exam online was great, especially knowing instantly that I had passed it."

- Patricia A. Holden, CFM, Associate Director, Facilities Management, Quintiles, Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Top Five Reasons to Support a Prospective CFM Organizational Benefits

  1. Assurance of quality.
    The CFM credential ensures the competency and professionalism of the individual.
  2. Professional standards.
    IFMA has led the way in establishing recognized standards of knowledge and skills critical to the profession.
  3. Defines your search.
    A solid way to ensure that you hire talented professionals.
  4. Focuses and maps professional development.
    All CFMs are required to continue to grow professionally to maintain certification.
  5. Contributes to your competitive advantage.
    CFMs are highly motivated individuals who are committed to their profession. Contributing proven experience and comprehensive knowledge will set your organization ahead of the competition.

For more information, please contact certification@ifma.org.

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