Benefits of IFMA Membership
Join the IFMA Community
IFMA membership gives you the industry information,
professional interaction and essential resources necessary
to remain competitive. IFMA represents the most connected
community of facility managers in the industry, and
our community grows stronger each year.
As a member of IFMA, you have access to benefits, contacts,
resources and opportunities, all geared toward strengthening
your knowledge, skills and confidence. IFMA is dedicated
to supporting you throughout your career. The entire
Association-from Headquarters to individual members-is
ready to help you grow, both personally and professionally.
IFMA members have access to resources that
help them solve job-related problems.
- A useful network of professional contacts
- Pose questions on an IFMA Council listserv for
immediate answers
- Access to the FMJ, Membership Directory, FM publications,
educational sessions, product and service providers
- Attend local chapter meetings and discuss work
challenges with colleagues, many of whom have faced
similar problems and may be able to offer guidance
and insight
- Attend IFMA's World Workplace Conference and Expo—international
gatherings of industry professionals seeking education,
information and interaction
- Attend an IFMA Professional Development seminar,
increasing your knowledge and skills as a competent
practitioner
- Acquire a professional credential and a springboard
for obtaining certification through the Facility Management
Professional (FMP) program, a knowledge-based credential
demonstrating a proven comprehension of the basics
of facility management.
- Acquire professional certification through IFMA's
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program, a measure
of proficiency for competent facility managers and
an industry standard
IFMA provides the industry's practitioners
and suppliers with Membership and More…
- Professional development
- Competency-based and FM Edge hot topic courses
- Self-study courses
- Leadership development
- Certified Facility Manager credential
- Facility Management Professional designation
- Recognized FM degree programs
- Audio Seminars
- Global presence
- Chapter and council meetings, events and activities
- World Workplace Conference & Expo in North
America, Europe & Asia-Pacific
- Recognition for professional achievements
- Member Resource Center
- Online job referral service
- Online Membership Directory
- British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
members only section
- Facility Management Association of Australia, Ltd.
members only section
- Benchmarking
- Best practices
- Legal and regulatory reports
- IFMA Foundation
- Corporate marketing and sponsorship opportunities
- IFMA Web site
- IFMA Insider
- Online Buyer's Directory
- Facility Management Journal
- IFMA News
- Publications, research reports and conference proceedings
How does membership in IFMA benefit me?
1. Representation
Strong professional communities are backed by associations
that work year-round to meet the needs of the industry.
Recognized as the leading authority on facility management,
IFMA has established a worldwide presence to monitor
issues affecting the workplace globally, promoting awareness,
impacting trends affecting the future of FM and delivering
the most complete and current information to our members.
2. Networking with professionals locally and
globally
Knowledge-sharing, exchanging ideas and information, is valuable to our development as better managers, better workers and as a better community of professionals.
IFMA’s community of facility professionals encompasses 126 chapters, 15 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG) in 60 countries worldwide.
3. Professional Credentials
IFMA's Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program promotes
professional excellence, establishes global standards
for professional practice, promotes the added value
of the profession and helps to influence the future
direction of facility operations worldwide.
A springboard for obtaining certification, the Facility
Management Professional (FMP) program can be completed
in about 12 months, and FMP candidates may customize
and integrate their training to build the specific knowledge
they need to meet individual goals.
4. Increased opportunities to broaden skills
and knowledge in all FM-related areas
IFMA promotes and facilitates an FM “Career Path.”
By pursuing the educational curriculum necessary to
obtaining the FMP designation, FMs from beginner to
expert can acquire fundamental knowledge in all of the
core competency areas, building their skills, broadening
their knowledge and professional networks, ultimately
leading to having the hands-on experience to successfully
completing the CFM Exam and joining the elite circle
of Certified Facility Managers.
5. Opportunities to grow both personally and
professionally
IFMA membership offers professional insight, clarity
and direction. The Association provides its members
with a wealth of educational, career enhancement and
personal development resources. Members have access
to a multitude of resources and career opportunities.
How does membership in IFMA benefit my company?
- Increased efficiency and productivity in its facility
management team
- Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses through
benchmarking studies
- Reduced liability risks by keeping staff informed
of important issues and legislation affecting the
workplace
- Access to state-of-the-art, cost-effective product
and service solutions to meet your diverse workplace
needs
Members have access to:
- A valuable network of professional contacts
- IFMA Professional Development, the preeminent source
for gathering core knowledge, addressing critical
issues and attaining professional credentials throughout
all stages of your career
- Competency-based, self-study, online and audio
courses
- Leadership development
- Professional certification through IFMA’s
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program, a measure
of proficiency for competent facility managers and
an industry standard
Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation,
achieved by following a professional development “Career
Path”
- Recognized facility management degree programs
- Discounts on seminars, events and merchandise
- Global presence
- IFMA Council listservs
- Chapter and council meetings, events and activities
- World Workplace Conference and Expo, a world-class
gathering of practitioners, companies, students and
educators seeking education, information and interaction
- Recognition for professional achievements through
IFMA’s Awards of Excellence program
- Speaking opportunities
- Exhibitor, sponsorship and corporate marketing
opportunities
- Member Resource Center
- IFMA Web site
- Online job referral service
- Online Membership Directory
- Online Buyer’s Directory
- Benchmarking and best practices
- Legal and regulatory reports
- Facility Management Journal
- IFMA News
- IFMA Insider
- Publications, research reports and conference proceedings
- IFMA Foundation, an instrument of information and
opportunities for the profession and its representatives
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