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Maximize your ifma membership 8.2011
This document provides information about maximizing your membership in the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). It outlines tools and resources available to IFMA members, including updating contact information, accessing publications and research reports, engaging with industry councils and communities of practice, and taking advantage of educational and credentialing opportunities such as the Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification. The last sections discuss the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credentialing program and introduce a new Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) certificate program focused on sustainable facility management practices.
Maximize your ifma membership 8.2011
- 1. Maximize your IFMAMembership
- 2. Login to www.ifma.orgOthertools:Update contact informationRenewChange passwordResource GuideFM Deals & DiscountsAccess FMJ OnlineMembership DirectorySearch by:Last nameFirst nameCompanyCityStateCountry Chapter
- 4. IFMA bi-weeklye-Newsletters
- 5. ResearchOperations and MaintenanceBenchmarksResearch Report #32 Facility Management Staffing ReportResearch Report #33 2011 Facility Management Trends Report
- 6. Industry, Interest-Specific Councilsand Communities of PracticeIFMA Councils for Industry/Facility TypesIFMA Councils for FM InterestsIFMA Communities of PracticeCasinos & Gaming
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- 8. Hospitality FM &Engineering
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- 10. Restaurant & FoodService
- 11. RetailIFMA communities addvalue to your membership16 Councils from which to chooseAcademic FacilitiesAirport FacilitiesBanking Institutions and Credit UnionsCity & Country ClubsCorporate FacilitiesCorporate Real EstateEnvironmental, Health and SafetyFM ConsultantsHealth CareInformation TechnologyLegal IndustryManufacturingMuseums/Cultural InstitutionsPublic SectorResearch & DevelopmentUtilities
- 12. Communitieswww.ifmacommunity.orgSupport of memberswithout a chapter or council homeOnline platform to support a virtual community and an online presenceRestaurant and Food Service Hospitality FM & EngineeringReligious Facilities Retail Facilities 50+
- 13. 5 FM-focused learningopportunities in one!High-level Educational ProgramLeading industry experts present cutting-edge, never-before-heard educational content. Two-day ExpoThe best solutions on the market for enhancing or improving facility operations. Industry-specific Council ProgramIFMA Volunteer Leader ProgramIFMA Instructor-led CoursesFor those pursuing their FMP® or CFM® credentials.
- 14. IFMA’s World Workplaceis the first buying show of 2012400 exhibitorsFirst look at the latest facility-related products and services.The single most important conference for the FM profession6000 attendees80 sessions11 tracks, three knowledge levelswww.worldworkplace.org
- 16. Drive standards, performanceand organizational value
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- 18. “Earning my FMPhas been a WIN-WIN! Not only has it expanded my facility knowledge base and provided me with excellent resources to fall back on, it also has given me the confidence to make important facility decisions for my company.”Valerie Chavis-Kosko, FMP,Facilities Coordinator,Millennium Inorganic Chemicals,A Cristal CO., Hunt Valley, Md., USA
- 19. Facility Management ProfessionalProfileStudents entering profession from universities, certificate or technical programs
- 20. FM practitionerswith less than five years experience or anyone who is interested in obtaining a knowledge-based designation
- 21. Transitioning professionalswith significant experience in previous careers
- 22. Partner practitionerssuch as architects, designers and safety engineers
- 23. Corporate providersof FM products and servicesIFMA FMP Credential Program Content4 CoursesFinance and Business EssentialsLeadership and Strategy EssentialsProject ManagementOperations and MaintenanceApproximately 800 pages of contentConcise, easy-to-understand format16
- 24. Overview of FMPCredential ProgramSelf-study program and instructor led format – now releasedPrinted workbooks with online study toolsIncludes online FM overview: “Essentials of FM”Includes Final AssessmentsSuccessful completion and application = FMP certificate17
- 25. IFMA FMP CredentialProgram: Online Study ToolsEssentials of FM: Introduction to FMPre-tests to gauge initial level of knowledgeQuizzes to test comprehension and retentionCase studies for real-world applicationeFlashcards for review of key termsGlossary for quick referenceProgress reports to track activities and scoresResource Center for additional references and updatesAssessment Tests: Successful completion and application earns FMP credential18
- 26. FMP Credential Program:Instructor-led Courses Available mid-January 2011Materials for self-study and instructor-led course are the sameAverage classroom time – 60 hours New instructor toolkit to include:PowerPoint slides that correlate with materialsInstructor notesParticipant guideWeb-based instructor resource centerOnline group reports to manage student progress19
- 27. CFMThe first credentialingprogram 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.
- 28. “Establishing my positionas a well-rounded, competent facility management professional is of the utmost importance to my organization. The CFM designation has absolutely increased my credibility with my management team, FM staff and my customer base.”Scott S. Tibbo, CFM, Director,Real Estate Advisory Services,Expense Management Solutions Inc.,Southborough, Mass.
- 29. What can theCFM 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.
- 30. Maintenance5You Are aCFM4Schedule and PassThe Exam3Submit YourApplication andPreparation2Assess YourReadiness1The Steps To Achieving Your CFM
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- 32. Submit your Applicationand PreparationSubmit your application online at www.ifma.org/learningExam Preparation Options: CFM Exam Review Study set CFM 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
- 33. CFM® Practice Exam108Question Practice Exam9 sections that represent IFMA’s nine core competenciesMust answer all questions in one sittingHave 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
- 34. What’s Next?Sustainability FacilityProfessional™ (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.
Editor's Notes
- #3 IFMA’s members only area is a primary benefit of membership primarily because of the Online Directory that can be used to network with your fellow IFMA members world wide. You can update your contact information here – it goes live into the database – as well as renew and more.
- #5 One of the absolute easiest ways for you to maximize your IFMA membership is to take a few moments to read these e-newsletters when they hit your email box. I’ve had members tell me that they can hardly wait for the IFMA Insider to arrive. Insider is full of FM news and trends. The Wire is our Assocaition update newsletter, providing you information about the latest IFMA news, products, services, and more.
- #6 IFMA’s FM research is a unique part of IFMA and available to you either free or at a deep discount
- #18 The FMP can be achieved entirely self study with the materials and online assessments, or by attending courses, studying the materials, and taking the online assessment.
- #31 The SFP does not compete with LEED, rather it compliments it. LEED certifies the building and the SFP is more than a building certification and rating system, it is an assessment-based certificate program demonstrating a proven comprehension of environmental stewardship and sustainability in facility management. This credential provides the FM with sustainability knowledge to operate a facility on a daily and long-term basis to achieve its desired performance goals. It helps facility professionals play a key leadership role in creating, managing and operating sustainable facilities by giving them the tools to continually improve their facility’s impact on the environment and the community. It also helps to bridge the gap between the professional and the property by teaching facility managers how to implement sustainability concepts that align with corporate strategy. In an nutshell, while LEED certifies the building the SFP certifies the FM professional. It arms the FM with the knowledge and resources necessary to operate and manage a facility in a sustainable manner regardless of the building rating system used and especially if the building is not classified under a green building rating system.
- #32 As you are aware, as part of IFMA’s continuing efforts to magnify the role of the facility management professional and to help shape issues of importance to the profession, we have maintained an aggressive legislative monitoring and advocacy program in Washington, D.C.