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FMP Credential Course at Brookdale Community College
Instructor:
Kevin Phoenix, CFM, FMP
IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) Credential course.
The Facility Management Professional (“FMP”) credential of the International Facility Management Association™ (IFMA) is a must-have for current and future facility managers, commercial real estate management professionals as well as suppliers whom support facility and real estate management customers. The course provides in-depth training in the competencies of Leadership & Strategy, Operations & Maintenance, Project Management, and Finance & Business.
This course is recommended for anyone in the Facility Management, Maintenance or Manufacturing Support industries.
Kevin will be instructing Brookdale College's remote learning version of the IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) Credential course.
No classes are available at this time.
Next class estimated to be scheduled in the Fall.
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SFP Credential Course at Brookdale Community College
Instructor:
Dennis Kowal, SFP, FMP, AIA, LEED AP
IFMA Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) Credential course.
This certification program of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) will help you create, manage, and operate a sustainable facility by increasing your knowledge in three areas:
- Strategy & Alignment
- Management
- Operations
It instantly boosts your professional standing!
This course is recommended for anyone in the Facility Management field, building owners, or safety engineers seeking to operate a facility more efficiently and responsibly. If you are looking to comply with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act, this course is for you!
No classes are available at this time.
Next class estimated to be scheduled in the Fall.
Resources
The NJ IFMA Resource & Learning section is a dedicated repository of links, tools, industry organizations and peer groups that assist the progressive Facilities Manager in running a safer, more productive and profitable facility.
The elements of this section are updated based on input from facility practitioners.
Please submit any suggested revisions to admin@njifma.com.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
The field of facility management demands adaptability to change.
How do I keep up?
IFMA’s educational curriculum, credentialing programs, and facility- and leadership-focused events help you strengthen your workplace skills, increasing your value as an indispensable member of the business team.
By obtaining Facility Management credentials, you will:
- Advance your career
- Stand out from the competition
- Achieve recognition
- Gain valuable professional knowledge
Certified Facility Manager®
Facility Management professional®
Sustainability Facility Professional®
Our Qualified Instructors
Kevin Phoenix, CFM, FMP
CFM and FMP Credential Course Qualified
President, PHNX Facility Management Advisors
Dennis J. Kowal, SFP FMP AIA LEED AP, FMP, SFP, and Essentials of FM
FMP Credential Course Qualified
Dennis Kowal Architects
IFMA CFM
Certified Facility Manager ®
Why Should I Become a CFM?
As the most prestigious and sought-after credential in facility management, IFMA’s CFM credential sets the industry standard for measuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers.
- Distinguish yourself. Stay competitive in today’s job market.
- Invest in your future. On average, CFMs earn 14% more than non-certified facility managers.
- Demonstrate your leadership and initiative. It’s not easy to achieve CFM status. The CFM credential is a tangible sign of your success and expertise.
About the CFM?
CFM candidates must meet education and work experience eligibility requirements.
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What does the CFM Exam Cover?
As a result of the most recent IFMA global job task analysis, the following competencies were deemed critical knowledge required of facility managers:
- Assist members in determining their readiness to take the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) exam.
- Clarify the eleven core competencies identified by IFMA as defining the practice of facility management and covered on the CFM exam.
- Communication
- Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Finance and Business
- Human Factors
- Leadership and Strategy
- Operations & Maintenance
- Project Management
- Quality
- Real Estate & Property Management
- Technology
For more information, contact:
Alex Hernandez, FMP, SFP
Chair, Professional Development Committee
732-859-7825
IFMA FMP
Facility Management Professional ®
Why Should I Become a FMP?
- Gain a competitive advantage through education and global recognition.
- Build practical skills you can apply to your job immediately resulting in cost-savings to your organization.
- Earn professional credibility and recognition from current and potential employers, clients, and peers.
Who Should Pursue the FMP?
- FM practitioners looking to increase their depth of knowledge in the core FM topics deemed critical by employers.
- Individuals who are transition into the FM profession.
- Related-industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers.
What Will I Learn?
As a result of the most recent IFMA global job task analysis, the following four knowledge domains were deemed critical to the foundation of knowledge required of facility managers and therefore are taught and tested by the IFMA FMP Credential Program:
- Operations and Maintenance
- Finance and Business
- Project Management
- Leadership and Strategy
For more information, contact:
Alex Hernandez, FMP, SFP
Chair, Professional Development Committee
732-859-7825
IFMA SFP
Sustainability Facility Professional ®
Why Should I Become a SFP?
- Impact your organization’s triple bottom line by learning how to maximize efficiency in your facility, streamline building operations, and implement projects that save money and positively impact your community.
- Develop sustainable solutions and strategic plans using knowledge-based and data-driven methods.
- Gain recognition and credibility as an informed champion with a unique sustainability skill set.
- Earn 70 general CE hours towards your LEED credential maintenance.
- Comply with the US Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA).
Who Should Pursue the SFP?
- FM professionals with an interest in sustainable FM practices and increased facility efficiency.
- Related industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers.
- Facility-related product and service providers.
- LEED professionals seeking complementary knowledge and CE hours.
- US Federal employees and contractors seeking compliance with the FBPTA..
- CFMs and FMPs interested in expanding their depth of expertise in the area of sustainable FM.
What Will I Learn?
The following three SFP focus areas provide a complete picture of how FMs can improve the sustainability of their facilities in all eight major categories of sustainable facility management as defined by IFMA: energy, water, materials and resources, workplace management, indoor environmental quality, quality of services, waste and site impact:
- Strategy and alignment for sustainable facility management
- Managing sustainable facilities
- Operating sustainable facilities
For more information, contact:
Alex Hernandez, FMP, SFP
Chair, Professional Development Committee
732-859-7825
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