Stand out to employers, increase your credibility and your value.
There's a reason the FMP is known as the must-have credential for facility professionals.
When it comes to facility management education, serious FMs (and employers!) know that the FMP gives you the skills and knowledge you need to be effective.
It's probably why there are over 12,000+ proud credential holders. And you could be next.
Develop the skills and certainty to solve
complex on-the-job challenges
Learn best practices and run your facilities more effectively and efficiently
Leverage your FMP training to set the standard of performance in your facilities and optimize your team's productivity.
Gain confidence in your role as a facility manager with in-demand skills
Get the training and knowledge that shows employers you have the advanced skills and proficiency they're looking for.
Gain confidence in your role as a facility manager with in-demand skills
Get the training and knowledge that shows employers you have the advanced skills and proficiency they're looking for.
Manage your facilities more effectively and efficiently
Use your training to offer tangible, effective solutions that will positively impact your company's the bottom line.
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See what's included and how to prepare for the FMP.
Everything you need to prepare with confidence
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Interactive Study Tools
Pre-tests, Quizzes and Case Studies
Flashcards and FM glosssary
Access to Final Assessments
What’s Included in the FMP course
The FMP is made up of four foundational modules.
Finance & Business
Learn the essential finance and business practices and how to integrate those into your function as an FM. Understand how to engage finance, legal, procurement, risk managers and others to maximize decisions for your organization.
1.5 CEUs
15 hours
Operations & maintenance
Learn how to assess and inspect facility needs. Manage, oversee and monitor O&M of buildings, systems and equipment. Understand the processes for developing occupant service specifications and more.
1.5 CEUs
15 hours
Leadership & Strategy
Effective strategies require facility managers to be able to integrate people, place and process. They must be able to align the facility portfolio and functionality with its organization’s missions and available resources.
1.4 CEUs
15 hours
Project Management
Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.
1.3 CEUs
15 hours
Steve Weeks, FMP, CFM
Manager, Captial Initiatives, Amsted Rail“Since getting the FMP, I’ve gone from facility manager to being on the executive team for the company. Having the credential has really helped me be a good leader in my company and my salary has tripled.”
The career you've always wanted starts now
Develop the skills, confidence and credibility to help you pursue the next level in your career.
INDIVIDUAL MODULES
start at
$515/$615 USD
MEMBER/NONMEMBER
Purchase individual modules that make up the collection of the FMP
27%
BUNDLE AND SAVE
FMP® Bundle
$1,550 USD/Members
$1,850 USD/NONMEMBERS
Buy the FMP course bundle and save off the total price
FMP® INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES
Want guided instruction to help you through your FMP coursework in as little as 4 - 6 weeks? Buy a virtual course offered by IFMA Qualified Instructors.
These 90-minute weekly sessions include chapter summaries, real world examples and even Q & A with the instructor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have questions on what training and resources are best for you, we’re here to help.
No, but members are given discounted pricing. Learn how to become a member today! (https://www.ifma.org/membership)
Each course takes roughly 15 hours of study time, and you can set your own pace and schedule. Check out our sample study schedules to see how you can complete the FMP in 4, 8, or 12 months. Also explore our virtual FMP courses to complete each module in as little as 4 to 6 weeks.
Yes, you can finish an FMP module in as little as 4 to 6 weeks with the help of our instructors. Explore the schedule of virtual FMP classes.
The FMP bundle is offered at a discount and the courses are available for two years (24 months). If you purchase courses individually, you have access to them for 1 year (12 months).
No. There are no specific educational or experiential prerequisites required for the FMP program or final assessments.
Yes, we do offer corporate and group training. Special pricing applies for groups of 2 or more individuals. Contact us at corporateconnections@ifma.org to learn more.
You can manage your credentials through our Credential Application Maintenance Program (CAMP). Use the CAMP USER GUIDE for help.
Use our Credential Registry to find and verify what credentials potential or current employees hold.
Use these talking points to make a compelling case for earning your FMP, as well as other IFMA credentials.
To apply to be recognized as an FMP, you’ll submit an application and pay an administration fee of US$140 for members or US$250 for nonmembers.
When your application is officially approved, you’ll receive:
- A confirmation email from IFMA
- A lifetime listing in our credentials registry
- A digital certificate of your achievement and a digital badge for verification of your knowledge – use this to share your credential with current/potential employers, decorate your LinkedIn profile, include in your email signature and more
In extra recognition of your achievement, IFMA is pleased to mail a printed certificate and lapel pin to the mailing address on your account.
All printed certificates are mailed via US Postal Service. If the shipment is sent to an international address, it can take up to 12 weeks to be received. COVID-19 may affect this and increase the time of shipment. If you need to request a second copy of your printed certificate or would like it to be shipped with tracking, there is an additional fee of US$75. This can be paid in CAMP; please verify your name and mailing address is complete in your CAMP account before submitting your application.
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