maximize your membership north alabama chapter april 19, 2012
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Maximize your MembershipNorth Alabama ChapterApril 19, 2012
VisionServe as the resource and representative for
facility management
MissionAdvance the facility management profession
International Facility Management Association
Total global membership: 20,493
#1 Reason members join: Education and Credentials #2: Networking
#1 Reason members renew: Networking #2: Education and Credentials
IFMA Local Chapters
127 chapters98 in the United States
11 in Canada11 in Europe
4 in Asia2 in Africa
1 in Caribbean
Industry & Interest Specific Councils
16 industry or interest specific special interest groups with nearly 10,000 members
Global scope Online communities for networking and learning
www.ifmacommunity.org Web-based seminars Web sites and E-newsletters
Face to face meetings World Workplace Spring meetings Industry Expos and Events
HCC CCCC
IFMA communities connect you to industry-specific FM resources
16 Councils from which to choose
Academic Facilities Airport Facilities Banking Institutions and
Credit Unions City & Country Clubs Corporate Facilities Corporate Real Estate Environmental, Health and
Safety
FM Consultants Health Care Information Technology Legal Industry Manufacturing Museums/Cultural Institutions Public Sector Research & Development Utilities
Communities of Practice
5 more industry specific groups of members:• Restaurant and Food Service • Casino & Gaming Facilities• Hospitality FM & Engineering• Religious Facilities • Retail Facilities
Just starting:• Data Centers
Council Research and Resources
Airports Council Survey www.ifma-airp.org
FM Consultants Council Consultant Profile Resource Directory
Health Care Council Health Care Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Benchmarks Report
Legal Industry Council Legal Facilities Benchmark Study
IFMA Opportunities
Facility Management Journal (online and printed)
IFMA Insider (e-newsletter)
The Wire (e-newsletter)
Education CFM FMP SFP Online and face to face
learning and courses
Conferences and expositions Facility Fusion World Workplace EFMC WW Asia
Opportunities and benefits on-line www.ifma.org
Downloadable research reports• Free resources at www.ifma.org/tools• FM Industry Forecast Reports: http://www.ifma.org/resources/forecasts.htm• Purchase Reports in the Bookstore on-line
JOBnet (http://jobnet.ifma.org)
Members only area• Searchable Membership Directory
• FMJ archives (www.fmjonline.org)
Opportunities and benefits on-line www.ifmacommunity.org
Council virtual communities All-member Special Interest Groups
• Young Professionals
• Sustainability
• Emergency Preparedness
Upgraded version recently launched
The single most important conference for the FM profession 6000 attendees 80 sessions
• 11 tracks, three knowledge levels
www.worldworkplace.org
IFMA’s World Workplace is the first buying show of 2013 400 exhibitors
First look at the latest facility-related products and services.
ResearchRecent studies:
http://www.ifma.org/resources/reports/default.htm Space & Project Management Benchmarks #34 FM Staffing Report #33 Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks, Research
Report #32 Distributed Work, Research Report #31 Energy Management Practices (JCI/IFMA Energy
Efficiency Index) Benchmarks V (FM Annual Costs)
IFMA Foundationwww.ifmafoundation.org
Sustainability How-To Guides Getting Started EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager Food Service Guide No Cost/Low Cost Lighting Landscaping Water Green Building Rating Systems Data Centers (Just Released!)
IFMA Foundationwww.ifmafoundation.org
FMPediaInternational Journal of Facility
Management (ijfm)Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
WhitepaperAdvancing FM degree and certificate
programs [email protected]
Drive standards, performance and organizational value
Facility Management Professional
Facility Management Professional Profile
Students entering profession from universities, certificate or technical programs FM practitioners with less than five years experience or anyone who is interested in obtaining a knowledge-based designation Transitioning professionals with significant experience in previous careers Partner practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers Corporate providers of FM products and services
IFMA FMP Credential Program Content
4 Courses Finance and Business Essentials Leadership and Strategy Essentials Project Management Operations and Maintenance
Approximately 800 pages of content Concise, easy-to-understand format
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Overview of FMP Credential Program
Self-study program and instructor led format – now released
Printed workbooks with online study tools Includes online FM overview: “Essentials of FM” Includes Final Assessments Successful completion and application = FMP
certificate
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IFMA FMP Credential Program: Online Study Tools
Essentials of FM: Introduction to FM Pre-tests to gauge initial level of knowledge Quizzes to test comprehension and retention Case studies for real-world application eFlashcards for review of key terms Glossary for quick reference Progress reports to track activities and scores Resource Center for additional references and updates Assessment Tests: Successful completion and
application earns FMP credential22
FMP Credential Program: Instructor-led Courses
Materials for self-study and instructor-led course are the same
Average classroom time – 60 hours New instructor toolkit to include:
PowerPoint slides that correlate with materials Instructor notes Participant guide Web-based instructor resource center
• Online group reports to manage student progress23
CFMThe first credentialing program in facility management and the most respected global credential in the industry, setting the standard for ensuring the knowledge and abilities of practicing facility managers.
What can the CFM do for me? What does it mean to be officially recognized for your
knowledge and abilities?
It confirms your qualifications.
It verifies your professionalism.
It fortifies your position.
And more importantly, it activates empowerment, giving you the authority to lead change, not only in your own organization but within your profession, for the benefit of the entire facility management community.
The Steps To Achieving Your
CFM
Assess YourReadiness
Assess YourReadiness
Submit YourApplication and
Preparation
Maintenance
You Are a CFM
Schedule and PassThe Exam
Eligibility Requirements
EducationYears of FM
Experience
Facility management master's degree or bachelor's degree from an IFMA Accredited Degree Program * 3 years (3 yrs w/FMP)
Related bachelor's degree * 4 years (3 yrs w/FMP)
Non-related bachelor's degree or associate's degree * 5 years (4 yrs w/FMP)
Secondary education * 8 years (5 yrs w/FMP)
All categories require some form of continuing education within the past 5 years.
Submit your Application and Preparation
Submit your application online at www.ifma.org/learning Exam Preparation Options:
CFM Exam Review Study setCFM Exam Review Course Chapter CFM Study Groups IFMA Online Courses
• All 9 competencies are available. CFM Practice Exam (new!)
https://www.ifma.org/secure/learning/certification_app.cfm
CFM® Practice Exam
108 Question Practice Exam 9 sections that represent
IFMA’s nine core competencies Must answer all questions in one sitting Have the ability to go back
and review their answers. Practice Exam is set for 2 attempts to pass. If you are unsuccessful on your first attempt,
you will have one more chance to pass. Cost: Members $80.00/Nonmembers $160.00
What’s New?
Sustainability Facility Professional™ (SFP™) Establish sustainable FM knowledge and practices. Assessment-based certificate program delivering a
specialty credential in sustainability. For all FM and like-minded professionals with an interest in
sustainable practices.
Who Should Become an SFP?
IFMA’s Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) is designed for all FM and like-minded professionals with an interest in sustainable practices. It is ideal for: Facility management practitioners with a baseline of FM industry knowledge. FM professionals with proven experience transitioning into sustainability
related positions. Related industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety
engineers. Facility-related product and service providers. CFMs and FMPs interested in expanding their depth of expertise in the area
of sustainable facility management
Steps to achieving the SFP:
1. Order the IFMA SFP Credential Program, an all–inclusive training and assessment program that combines comprehensive reading materials to help you learn about sustainable facility practices from an FM perspective, interactive online study tools to test your understanding and retention, and final SFP assessments to qualify you to earn the SFP credential.
2. If you have limited experience in the FM industry, consider achieving your FMP first. Also, review Essentials of FM, an online introductory overview of the FM industry.
3. Read the electronic/printed training materials and complete the online interactive study tools for each course to enhance your skills and knowledge.
4. Complete the three online SFP final assessments with a passing score.
5. Submit your SFP application (with application fee) to IFMA to validate your SFP credential.
Comprehensive series of three sustainability focus areas, defined by the results of the most recent IFMA global job task analysis:
Strategy and Alignment for Sustainable Facility Management Managing Sustainable Facilities Operating Sustainable Facilities
What are the modules for the SFP?
Legal and Regulatory Reporting and Advocacy
Advocacy Day and Public Policy Forum
Advocacy tutorials Importance of
Government Relations IFMA Public Policy
Paper EPA Energy Star Tools Issue Briefs
