Certification

The only reliable global standard for recognizing the achievements of facility managers.

IFMA developed certification to meet the recognized need of the facility management profession for a designation that would not only help FMs gain additional credibility but also establish increased global recognition for the profession.

Goals of IFMA's Certification Program:

  • Assure professional excellence
  • Establish standards for global professional practice
  • Promote the added value of the profession
  • Influence the future direction of the profession

Individual benefits:

  • Enhanced career opportunities
  • Helps prepare you for greater responsibility
  • Recognition of your skills by your peers and management
  • Provides focus for your professional development
  • Provides continuing professional advantages
  • Increases self esteem and credibility

Benefits to your organization:

  • Increased confidence in the skills of your employee
  • Provides objective benchmarks for validating skills
  • Contributes to your competitive advantage
  • Assists as a hiring tool
  • Helps manage professional development
  • Increases morale and loyalty

Reasons to support a prospective CFM

  • Displays your confidence in the abilities of your employee
  • Displays respect for your employee's professional growth
  • CFMs are highly motivated
  • CFMs demonstrate a commitment to their profession
  • CFMs' qualifications are based on proven experience and knowledge
  • Increases morale and loyalty

More information regarding IFMA's Certification program:

  • Certification FAQ
  • Computerized Testing
  • Certification Maintenance
  • List of Core Competencies/Self -Assessment
  • Online Application
  • CFM Exam Retake Application

For more information, contact Joel Orton.
joel.orton@sanofi-aventis.com