The Certified Facility Manager^® (CFM^® ) credential sets the industry standard for ensuring knowledge and abilities of practicing facility managers.  The certification process is designed to assess competence in the field through work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam.  Since the program began in 1992, more than 3100 facility managers from 32 countries have achieved this prestigious recognition.

IFMA recognized the need for a designation for entry-level and transitioning facility professionals who do not yet have the hands-on experience required for obtaining the CFM.

A knowledge-based credential, the Facility Management Professional (FMP^®) is designed to accelerate an FM’s transition into the profession.