Maximizing the Value of IFMA Membership (World Workplace 2009, Session 3.13)

Session 3.13 Maximizing Your IFMA Membership

Today’s Presenters

Barbara Zlatnik – Director, Member Resources

Jeff Tafel, CAE – Director, Councils

Andrea Sanchez – Director, Communications

Shari Epstein – Director, Research

Cathy Pavick – Vice President, Education

Vision

Serve as the resource and representative for facility management

Mission

Advance the facility management profession

International Facility Management Association

Largest and most widely-recognized professional association for facility management (19,300 members worldwide)

Members in 123 chapters, 16 councils, 65 countries

What does IFMA do?

certifies facility managers

conducts research

provides learning and networking opportunities

recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs

produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition

Membership

19,000+ members in 65 countries

Engage with a chapter, council or community

Connections

Best practice sharing

Leadership and volunteer opportunities

IFMA Chapters

123 chapters

27 outside the United States

11 in Canada

11 in Europe

3 in Asia

2 in Africa

1 in Caribbean

Chapter Membership

Provides in-person learning and networking opportunities

Educational, networking, facility tours and social events

Locally-oriented newsletters and Web sites

Opportunities and Benefits IFMA Web site

Online Learning Center

JOBnet

Online Bookstore

Chapter & Council Listings/Web site links

IFMA Calendar

Members-Only Area

Renew your membership

Update your contact information

Membership directory with robust search capability

FMJ archives (keyword searchable)

IFMA Advancing the Profession

Extensive public relations initiatives

IFMA in the News

IFMA 2.0

Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube

Press releases (archived online)

Advancing facility management degree and certificate programs

Governmental legislation—reporting and advocacy

Strategic partnerships

Councils

16 industry- or interest-specific special interest groups with more than 9,000 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

Industries Forum / Facility Fusion

IFMA communities add value to your membership

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

Industry-specific groups very similar to IFMA Councils

Global scope

Online communities for networking and learning

Web-based seminars

Web sites and e-newsletters

Face-to-face meetings

World Workplace and spring meetings at Facility Fusion

Restaurant and Food Service

Hospitality FM & Engineering

Religious Facilities

Retail Facilities (in formation)

Online platform to support virtual communities and an online presence

Discussion forums

Completely searchable by keyword or tags

Media gallery

Private electronic libraries for councils, CoPs, chapters and other special interest groups

New communities for all members to participate in:

Sustainability

Emergency Planning & Business Continuity

CFM ® Study Group

Between Jobs

Geographic Communities

For regions without a chapter

Corporate Sustaining Partners

Outstanding providers that contribute to IFMA’s mission to advance the profession while also elevating their visibility among the facility management community.

CSPs are highlighted in each issue of the FMJ , on the IFMA Web site and in the FM Resource Guide.

How do I find an IFMA partner?

Connect to FM Deals and Discounts IFMA members can find products and solutions from CSPs at a discounted rate! Look for the Big Red Button on the IFMA Web site and in quarterly newsletters.

FM Resource Guide

Regionally divided

GSA-approved

State contract approved

Minority/woman-owned business

Sustainable

Nationwide/global

FM Online Guide

2010 Spring Event

Sustainability, facility management and leadership training

FM courses

Council training

Leadership training

Expo

April 12 -14 Philadelphia, PA

Publications

Bimonthly, award-winning magazine

Editorial opportunities

Interactive

www.fmjonline.com

Facility Management Journal

Publications

WIRE

Biweekly, e-publication

Membership updates

Networking opportunities

Upcoming events/promotions

Biweekly, e-publication

Hot FM topics

Networking opportunities

Upcoming events/promotions

IFMA INSIDER

Social Media (figures as of 10/01/09)

Twitter- 945 followers

Facebook- 957 subscribers

LinkedIn- 4,279 subscribers

YouTube- 36 videos

Flickr- 1,793 photos

Links available at www.ifma.org

Free Resources

Energy Efficiency Index

Sustainability Task Force Report

Strategic Facility Planning: A White Paper

Facility Management Forecast

Asset Lifecycle Model

Research

Separate entity from IFMA

Promotes and supports scholarships, educational and research opportunities for the advancement of facility management worldwide

www.ifmafoundation.org

Recent IFMA Foundation Publications

Cut it Out: Save for Today, Build for Tomorrow

The Business of Green Cleaning

Violence in the Workplace – The Role of the Facility Manager

Pandemic Preparedness Manual

IFMA’s Education Programs

IFMA’s education department offers a number of different opportunities throughout the year including:

i-Sessions focusing on trends, research, and hot topics

on-line courses and classroom courses for all core competency courses

sustainability courses

approval of chapter programs for CEU’s

Development of new programs/courses are based on:

Job task analysis

Professional development needs assessment

Research projects, benchmark reports, etc.

Professional Development Needs Assessment

Conducted study in summer of 2008 on future development trends/strategies

More than half of the respondents have taken professional development offerings in the past year. The majority have taken IFMA programs, local universities or employer in-house programs .

Key Findings . . .

Most respondents agreed that the materials and content offered by IFMA provided strategies they can apply to their jobs, are relevant to their careers, are valuable in advancing their careers and are comprehensive enough to fulfill their career needs.

Respondent agreement is strongest regarding how critical it is for facility managers to take courses on current issues and that participation in classes and other education programs would increase if more were offered locally.

Key findings about credentials...

Recognition of the CFM ® was at 84% with the FMP at 76%.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), 4.5 were satisfied with the process required to obtain the CFM.

Across a myriad of certifications, preference is highest for CFMs.

FM Credentials

for your future

Curriculum-Based Versus Competency Based

Curriculum-Based / Knowledge-Based - A program requiring successful completion of specific coursework.

Competency-Based - A program that assesses professional competence through work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam.

The Core Competencies

Operations and Maintenance

Quality Assessment and Innovation

Planning and Project Management

Human and Environmental Factors

Communication

Real Estate

Finance

Technology

Leadership and Management

Facility Management Professional

FMP Profile

Students entering the profession from universities, certificate or technical programs

Facility management practitioners with less than five years experience or anyone that 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

Associated corporate providers of facility management products and services

Top 5 Reasons to Earn Your FMP

Build a solid foundation

Start your career in the right direction

Prepare for the CFM ® Exam

Set yourself apart from the competition

Establish your professional network

The Current FMP Program

The Business of FM

Operations and Maintenance

Planning and Project Management

Leadership and Management

The foundation of the profession

IFMA Courses: convenient and flexible

All courses required for the FMP designation are available through IFMA’s online education or in a classroom format at IFMA events.

Click on the Learning tab at www.ifma.org for class schedules and more information.

Certified Facility Manager ®

CFM ® The first certification 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.

CFM ® Facts & Figures

Established in 1993

Certification process designed to assess competence in the field through work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam.

3-year maintenance cycle

Held by more than 3,600 professionals in 32 countries

Confirm Eligibility and Apply Education Years of FM Experience Facility management master's 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.

CFM ® Exam Review course