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
- Improved salary and/or advancement
- 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
More information regarding IFMA’s Certification program click here
Or contact Lee Forrest, CFM Manager at lee.forrest@ifma.org.
