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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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$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 Ultimate Savings: Life Cycle BIM for Facility Management
The Ultimate Savings: Life Cycle BIM for Facility Management
In this session, you will learn how facility management supported by building information modeling (BIM) technology can save facility managers time and potentially reduce maintenance costs throughout the life cycle of the facility.
$30.00
A Shark Tank Survival Guide for the FM
A Shark Tank Survival Guide for the FM
In this session, you will explore important strategies and behaviors necessary to gain access and consideration surrounding any issue and especially a newly developed idea from the FM.
$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
The Language of Metrics How FMs Measure Success
The Language of Metrics How FMs Measure Success
In this session, the FM researchers will discuss how to use the language of metrics that will simplify, justify, and become a powerful tool for FM professionals today and into the future.
$30.00
How Integrated Project Delivery and BIM are Used to Provide Value for Your Capital Projects
How Integrated Project Delivery and BIM are Used to Provide Value for Your Capital Projects
In this session, you will learn why it’s important for facility professionals to participate in the early design of capital projects and the value they'll receive at the backend.
$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
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.
$30.00
Developing an Action Plan Building Energy Metering and Beyond
Developing an Action Plan Building Energy Metering and Beyond
In this session, you will develop an understanding of whole-building energy consumption and energy efficiency solutions for sustained reductions. Facility professionals can use this overview to draft an action plan to strategize energy efficiency within the organization.
$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
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
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.