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Drive measurable improvements across your facility

Learn how to reduce costs, improve efficiency, manage risk, and deliver results by building knowledge in data-driven facility management with the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)®.

Improve Operations. Deliver Results

Smarter Facility Strategy

Reduce operational risks with strategic asset planning.

Optimize Facility Resources

Learn to manage assets and report on optimized energy and reduced operating expenses.

Discuss Key Topics

Participate in thoughtful discussions to solidify learning.

Lead Operational Excellence

Improve uptime, reduce costs, and lead your team with confidence.

Expand Your Network

Share knowledge and grow your network with other facility professionals.

Learn Business Reporting

Learn the art of creating communications and strategic plans.

2500+ SFPS
50+ Hours
12 Chapters
12 Monthly Access
2.4 CEUS
3 Units

Trusted by Industry Leaders

More than 2,500 facility professionals globally have earned the SFP®, a credential trusted by some of the industry's leading organizations.

  • Reduce operating costs
  • Lead sustainability initiatives
  • Improve resilience
  • Earn CEUs
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SFP Study Guide

See how you can complete your SFP® in as little as 3 months!

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Program overview

The SFP is a complete program of 3 units that provides a practical, end-to-end approach to planning, implementing, and sustaining high-performing facilities.

Unit 1: Strategy, Planning & Financial Justification

UNIT 1

Building a Sustainable Facility Program

Understand the impact of global and local sustainability goals and regulations on facility operations. Study the balance of the triple bottom line, environmental sustainability and relationship between organizations and climate change.

UNIT 1

Sustainability Strategy

Compare organizational strategies and consider the impact of the 5 principles of sustainability. Study development of sustainable strategies, policies and initiatives and learn to prepare the business case.

UNIT 1

Planning for Sustainability

Learn how to promote sustainable facility management practices and develop business cases and a process-based approach to develop strategies, policies and sustainability initiatives.

UNIT 1

Understanding Financial Language

Explore creative financial mechanisms to reduce implementation costs of sustainability initiatives and understand common financial concepts and identify options for procurement.

Unit 2: Sustainable Solutions & Operational Decision-Making

UNIT 2

Energy Management

Deep-dive into sustainable energy fundamentals and solutions to become more efficient at energy management.

UNIT 2

Water Management

Deep-dive into water management, and learn conservation best practices such as water reclamation and more.

UNIT 2

Materials and Consumables Management

Understand the considerations when using sustainable versus consumable solutions, learn how to build a sustainable supply chain and monitor its efficacy.

UNIT 2

Waste Management

Learn how to understand and explain the considerations needed when exploring sustainable waste solutions in your facility.

UNIT 2

Workplace Management

Make your workplace facilities more efficient and enjoyable by understanding when and how to use workplace management solutions.

Unit 3: Implementation, Change & Continuous Improvement

UNIT 3

Implementing a Sustainability Initiative

Learn how to outline the process of implementing a sustainability initiative and establish baseline metrics.

UNIT 3

Managing Change

Learn the three stages of change, how to identify and mitigate change resistance, and how to create an effective communication plan.

UNIT 3

Evaluating & Reporting

Discover how to effectively evaluate a sustainability initiative, create an evaluation for your facilities, and how to propose revisions to your organization's current initiatives.

Assessment and credentialing

The SFP is a globally-recognized credential that uses a structured assessment model that validates knowledge gained in the program.

  • Learners complete unit-level exams that confirm understanding of key concepts before progressing to a final integrated assessment.
  • The final assessment methodology uses scenarios from unit exams to evaluate how learners apply knowledge across the facility management lifecycle.
  • Proctoring is available 24/7 with the final assessment being a pass/fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the FMP program, assessments, and enrollment options.

The SFP program takes approximately 24 training hours to complete. Individual completion times may vary based on each learner's pace. You will have one year from your enrollment date to complete the program. If additional time is needed, you may request one complimentary six-month extension.

You will have access to the course materials for one year from the date of enrollment.

No, but full members are given discounted pricing. Learn how to become a full member today! https://www.ifma.org/membership

No. We're deeply committed to sustainability, so the SFP program is completely online. Optional printed materials are available for an additional fee. Email corporateconnections@ifma.org to order printed materials.

The SFP was designed to help you operate buildings sustainably, whether they're certified or not. Once you certify a facility, you must maintain that certification. Those who hold the SFP credential are an extension of that and can apply their knowledge of sustainable practices into every aspect of their role in the organization.

Think of the SFP as an investment in future protection of your building certification.

To be recognized as an SFP, you'll submit an application once you've completed the final assessment. Final assessment will be proctored remotely. Proctoring is available 24/7.

Yes, we do offer corporate and group training. Contact us at corporateconnections@ifma.org to learn more.