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 Maintain Your Professional Growth Through the Facility
Management Professional Program
IFMA’s Facility
Management Professional (FMP) designation is a knowledge-based credential
demonstrating a proven comprehension of the basics of facility
management. A springboard for obtaining certification, the
Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation can be
completed in approximately 12 months, and FMP candidates
may customize their training to build the specific knowledge
they need to meet individual goals.
Training for the FMP is available through IFMA and approved
providers (partner associations, community colleges, training
companies) and a variety of learning formats (conferences,
chapters, councils, on-site seminars, online courses and
IFMA Recognized Programs). FM
Business Workshop is the only course required to be
taken through IFMA.
Are you ready to be an FMP?
We recommend that those planning to participate in the
FMP program meet one of the following criteria:
- Facility management practitioners with less than five
years of experience
- Transitioning professionals with significant experience
in former related careers
- Partner practitioners such as architects, designers
and safety engineers
- Associated corporate providers of FM products and services
- Students entering the profession from colleges, universities,
certificate or technical programs
The road to recognition is a rewarding experience
By completing the FMP, you will have successfully pursed
the educational curriculum necessary to obtain the designation,
acquiring fundamental knowledge in all of the core competency
areas, building your skills, and broadening your knowledge
and professional networks.
Pursuing an educational and skill-building program such
as the FMP shows great dedication to advancing your proficiency
and value to your organization. IFMA understands that you
have a challenging daily work schedule, so we have designed
the Online Learning Center to include the courses you need
to meet the FMP credit requirements. View
FMP Program requirements.
The FMP and your future
Designed to bring you one step closer to achieving the
CFM credential, the most respected designation in facility
management, the FMP is an ideal catalyst to early candidacy.
CFM requirements with the FMP Designation
Education w/ FMP |
No/Yrs FM Experience |
Facility Management Masters Degree |
3 years |
Related Bachelors Degree |
3 years |
IFMA Recognized Degree Program Graduate |
3 years |
Non related bachelors degree, associates
degree or IFMA Recognized Certificate Program graduate |
4 years |
Some post-secondary education |
5 years |
Testimonials
"The FMP is a great way for IFMA to reach out to new
professionals. It is very comforting to be accepted into
a family like IFMA when starting a career in the facilities
industry. There is something very reassuring to know that
there are other people in the world that are facing the
same obstacles, problems, and issues that you are. There
may even be someone out there who has found a solution to
a problem that is similar to yours. In a field that is very
weighted towards experience, the FMP somewhat represents
a leveling factor. Experience is key in the facilities field,
but knowledge is becoming more prominent throughout the
industry. The FMP recognizes individuals who possess the
knowledge to be successful facility professionals."
—Paul Ratkovic, FMP
Bonneville Power Administration
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