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IFMA-RICS Credentials and qualifications
The IFMA-RICS suite of professional credentials provides a defined path for entry and advancement in facilities management and combined FM training opportunities offering a full spectrum of professional development for every career stage from new entrants to experienced professionals.
Earn the Must-Have credential in facility management.
For facility management professionals and industry suppliers.
Increase your depth-of-knowledge in the core FM topics deemed critical by employers.
Four courses teach the core topics of facility management.
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Establish sustainability FM knowledge and practices.
For all FM and like-minded professionals with an interest in sustainable practices.
Develop and gain recognition for your expertise in sustainable FM practices while impacting your organization's triple bottom line.
Earn recognition for your expertise.
For experienced FM professionals meeting education and experience requirements.
The most respected global credential in facility management. Earn distinction, demonstrate your expertise and increase your earning potential.
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Career Compass
The IFMA-RICS suite of credentials and professional qualifications provides a path for entry and advancement into facilities management, offering opportunities for every career stage.
If you’re wondering which credential or professional qualification is right for you, please use the Career Compass to guide you to a path that will lead you to your next FM career destination.
If you’re wondering which credential or professional qualification is right for you, please use the Career Compass to guide you to a path that will lead you to your next FM career destination.
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Essentials of Facility Management
The Essentials of Facility Management is a series of training workshops designed to meet the educational needs of FM professionals in global FM markets. These interactive workshops focus on basic concepts that describe the field of facility management and how it can be of value to an organization. The primary goal is to address the participant’s role in the tactical planning for how to schedule and
accomplish daily FM tasks that support the operation of an organization’s facilities. Successful completion of all three training workshops will grant a certificate of completion. To view detailed information for each module, click on the titles in the boxes to the right
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$150.00
CFM Practice Exam
CFM Practice Exam
The CFM Practice Exam is for candidates of IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) certification. The practice exam is intended to give candidates an idea of what to expect in terms of the type of exam questions and the experience of taking a timed, computer-based exam.
$30.00
Annual and Capital Budgeting
Annual and Capital Budgeting
In this session, you'll see examples of annual budgets and capital budgets and how they are developed and applied to FM related operations and projects.
$30.00
Building Information Model (BIM) Fundamentals
Building Information Model (BIM) Fundamentals
In this session, you will review the essential processes and value proposition of implementing BIM for enhanced life cycle facility management.
$30.00
Construction Management Delivery Options
Construction Management Delivery Options
In this session, you will review the benefits and challenges of selected construction management delivery methods to leverage the opportunity to optimize building outcomes at the inception of a project.
$30.00
Bombs, Suspicious Packages & Active Shooters: How Do You Respond at Your Workplace
Bombs, Suspicious Packages & Active Shooters: How Do You Respond at Your Workplace
In this session, you will learn how to create plans and procedures and how to train your emergency team and rank-and-file employees. You will also be given insights on how you and your employees should plan, train and exercise for this growing and foreseeable emergency.
$30.00
Retro-Commissioning - What, Why and How
Retro-Commissioning - What, Why and How
In this session, you will learn how to build a business case for retro-commissioning, including the differing needs of new and existing buildings, symptoms that indicate a retrofit is required and examples showing the return on investment of retro-commissioning projects.
$30.00
Smart Tools for Smarter Maintenance
Smart Tools for Smarter Maintenance
In this session, you will explore predictive technologies from vibration analysis to laser alignment, and review the benefits of predictive maintenance.
$30.00
Workplace Violence. You, Your Management and Your People
Workplace Violence. You, Your Management and Your People
In this session, you will learn about the standards and laws surrounding workplace violence, as well as how to properly train employees to prioritize workplace safety and respond in workplace violence scenarios.
$30.00
Chart a New Course: Scenario Planning and Portfolio Management
Chart a New Course: Scenario Planning and Portfolio Management
In this session, you will learn how to forecast possible routes for positioning your facilities to maximize return and minimize risk, as well as learn how to adjust your employment strategy to get the most out of your workforce.
$30.00
Sustainability Reporting: The Role of the Facility Manager in Measuring and Managing Energy, Carbon, and Water
Sustainability Reporting: The Role of the Facility Manager in Measuring and Managing Energy, Carbon, and Water
In this session, you will explore the role of the facility manager in measuring, monitoring and reporting energy, water and carbon footprint data. Learn how these elements fit into the global framework of reporting that aligns with an organization’s corporate social responsibility and reporting requirements.
$30.00
A Total Life Cycle Approach Enabling Efficient, Effective, and Economic Built Space Functionality
A Total Life Cycle Approach Enabling Efficient, Effective, and Economic Built Space Functionality
In this session, you will learn the value to leadership in the FM’s ability to apply consistent decision-making criteria to align their facility asset portfolio to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
$30.00
The Power of a Coaching Culture in Facilities Management
The Power of a Coaching Culture in Facilities Management
This session will explore the theory and skills behind effective coaching and how to apply this to every day FM situations. In the ever changing and demanding FM environment, a coaching culture is imperative to ensuring alignment, knowledge management and leadership development.