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Defining FM ExcellenceThe IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials and Professional Qualifications
2The IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials and Professional Qualifications
Facility Management Professional® (FMP®)
Who?Facility managers seeking to advance, those who work with FMs, and those who work in related industries. No experience required to apply for the FMP.
What? Certificate upon successful completion of the program requirements, FMP professional designation.
Where? Online, self-study or in a classroom near you. Your choice.
Why? Increase skillset, build credibility, gain a competitive edge, network with other FM professionals.
When? If online, then whenever you choose. If in person, take it when respective location courses are offered.
How long? Online courses can be completed at your own pace. Classroom schedules vary. Overall average time commitment is 100 hours.
How do I start?
Learn more and sign up at www.fm.training/credentials/fmp. In-person classroom locations and online options mean you can start whenever and wherever works for you!
Suite of Credentials offered by the IFMA-RICS Collaboration
Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®)
Who? Facility managers and like-minded professionals with an interest in sustainable practices. Foundational knowledge of FM is required.
What? Certificate upon successful completion of the program requirements, SFP professional designation.
Where? Online or in a classroom near you. Your choice.
Why? Impact the built environment through sustainability and data-driven knowledge gained to support the triple bottom line.
When? If online, then whenever you choose. If in person, take it when respective location courses are offered.
How long?
Online courses can be completed at your own pace. Classroom schedules vary. Overall average time commitment is 30-70 hours. Learn more and sign up for a course at www.fm.training/credentials/sfp/courses-offered. With dozens of in-person classroom locations, and online options as well, you can start whenever and wherever works for you!
How do I start?
Learn more and sign up at www.fm.training/credentials/sfp. In-person classroom locations and online options mean you can start whenever and wherever works for you!
3The IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials and Professional Qualifications
Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®)
Who?FM experts who meet education and work experience eligibility requirements. Learn more about eligibility requirements at www.fm.training/credentials/cfm/about
What?CFM, an internationally recognized credential, is a competency based certification that requires ongoing professional development and periodic renewal.
Where? Applications may be submitted online at any time. Once approved, take the CFM exam at a Prometric Testing Center closest to you.
Why? The CFM is an internationally recognized credential demonstrating the most advanced knowledge of facility management.
When? Applications may be submitted online at any time. Once approved, take the CFM exam at a Prometric Testing Center closest to you. Must take the exam within 90 days of receiving your application approval.
How long?Generally, with five years’ experience, candidates can sit for the CFM exam. Preparation resources are optional, but CFM candidates may attend a one-day or three-day CFM Exam Prep Workshop or can study at their own pace with the Facility Management Learning System.
How do I start?
The first step is preparation for the exam. Preparation resources are optional, but CFM candidates have a variety of preparation resources available to them, including IFMA Facility Management Learning System and the CFM Exam Prep Workshop. Learn more and sign up at www.fm.training/credentials/cfm to discover the test preparation option that is right for you.
4The IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials and Professional Qualifications
Associate (AssocRICS)
Who? Technical and commercial facility managers with four years of FM experience or a credential recognized by RICS.
What? AssocRICS professional designation.
Where? Online assessment.
Why? Gain a recognized professional designation that demonstrates regulated, technical FM expertise and proven professional ethics.
When? Whenever works for you. Your written submissions can be prepared and submitted while working.
How long? Depending on your experience, it will typically take six to twelve months to qualify.
How do I start?
Learn more at www.fm.training/credentials/assoc-rics. Still have questions? Email [email protected]
Chartered Status (MRICS)
Who? Strategic facility management experts with a combination of academic and/or professional qualifications, as well as experience.
What? MRICS professional designation.
Where? Online assessment plus a face-to-face final assessment interview.
Why? Gain a chartered qualification demonstrating regulated, FM professional and strategic advisory expertise and ethics.
When? Whenever works for you. Your written submissions can be prepared and submitted while working. You can then apply to sit your final assessment interview when convenient.
How long? Depending on your experience, it will typically take between two and five years to qualify.
How do I start?
Learn more at www.fm.training/credentials/rics. Still have questions? Email [email protected]
Professional Qualifications offered by the IFMA-RICS Collaboration
5The IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials and Professional Qualifications
CFM® & Chartered FM Surveyor (MRICS)CFMs with a college or university degree who have successfully completed the RICS ethics assessment and an assessment process qualify for the MRICS qualification. IFMA Membership is included in MRICS pricing. For CFMs without a degree, the AssocRICS is an option. IFMA Membership is included in AssocRICS pricing.
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The IFMA-RICS Collaboration represents a very significant chapter in the history of facility management (FM), providing an unprecedented level of industry support to meet the growing demands of the 25 million FM practitioners around the world. The two organizations are aligning standards and professional development for the industry, uniting the global FM community to increase consistency and unification of strategy across the life cycle of the built environment.
The collaboration jointly supports the market with opportunities for professional recognition in facility management, providing global stature for FMs of all educational backgrounds, skills, work experiences and career goals. These efforts serve to raise the profile of FM, giving a greater voice and increased status to the profession to shape the future of the built environment and enable business success.
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