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Facility Management Professional Credential (FMP®) Program

Course Details

Facility management is the practice of coordinating the physical work environment with the people and work of an organization. This discipline integrates the principles of business administration, architecture, and the behavioral and engineering sciences.

The 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 FMP designation will help to accelerate an FM’s transition into the profession.

By completing the FMP, you will have successfully pursued the educational curriculum necessary to obtain the designation, building your skills, and broadening your knowledge and professional networks.

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this program.

Course Materials

The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) FMP Credential Program curriculum was developed by a team of global industry experts to teach the knowledge and skills demanded by today’s facility management employers, as defined by the most recent IFMA global job task analysis. These materials include:

  • Printed course materials
  • Interactive online study tools
  • Final FMP assessments

Not only will you enhance your FM knowledge and skills, and qualify for the FMP credential (upon successful completion of the final FMP assessments), the materials will serve as an ongoing reference of facility management practices. The course investment includes all course materials and FMP final assessments, but does not cover the FMP application fee.

Objectives

  • Broaden your skills and knowledge of all areas relating to facilities management: Operations and Maintenance, Project Management, Finance and Business Essentials, and Leadership and Strategy Essentials
  • Obtain valuable insight about the impact of technology on the management and design of efficient facilities.
  • Network with peers and discuss difficult topics with an expert instructor
  • Access the FMP final assessments and qualify to sit for the FMP credential

Who Should Attend

  • Early-to mid-career facility management practitioners seeking enhanced knowledge and skills.
  • Individuals who are transitioning into the FM profession.
  • Professionals who are involved in the design or management of facilities, building operations, maintenance operations, construction, or occupational safety.
  • Related-industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers.
  • Facility-related product and service providers.
  • Students entering the profession from colleges, universities, certificate or technical programs.

Continuing Education Information

6.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Certificate of Completion will be awarded by The University of Texas at Austin, Professional Development Center.

How do I earn the FMP?

The FMP is a knowledge-based credential, which means you need to pass an exam in order to earn the FMP, but there are no minimum work-experience requirements as there is with the CFM. The FMP Credential Program consists of four required courses. At the end of each course you will take a 50-question exam. Once you’ve passed all four exams with a score of at least 75%, you can submit your FMP application to IFMA. Visit www.ifma.org/fmp for more information.

Program Details and Pricing

— Classes are held at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center
— The four courses are presented in a convenient, adult-friendly format over a 11-week time frame which consists of six Friday evenings and all-day Saturday classes.
— Friday 6:00 — 9:00 p.m.
— Saturday 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Credential Requirements

FMP Credential Requirements: The IFMA FMP Credential Program materials include online FMP final assessments. To earn the FMP credential, you must pass each of the four FMP final assessments with a score of 75% or higher. Once completed, you must submit an FMP application (with fee) to IFMA Ito validate your credential.

For more information on the FMP credential please visit www.ifma.org.

Program Outline

Operations and Maintenance— The primary role of facility managers is to manage/oversee an operating facility. To do this, facility managers must have a working knowledge of building systems, structure, interiors and exteriors and grounds so the facility and all of its required systems function efficiently, reliably, safely, securely and in a manner consistent with existing regulations and standards. Effective operation and maintenance of facilities is a complex responsibility in today’s environment. (1.6 CEUs)

Project Management— Facility managers play a major role on all aspects of project management beginning with planning, scoping, scheduling and ending with evaluating. Project planning and management are core skills in facility management. The skills are particularly important because of the wide range of projects assigned to the facility organization. Projects vary in scope, complexity, duration and financial risk. (1.6 CEUs)

Finance and Business Essentials— Facility managers manage/oversee aspects of the entire organization that represent significant financial investment in technology, buildings, structures, interiors, exteriors and grounds. The entire organization may choose to contract for services. Facility managers typically are responsible for the oversight, operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds as well as service contracts. (1.6 CEUs)

Leadership and Strategy Essentials— To be effective in both roles requires facility managers to develop strategies designed to successfully execute (carry out) major initiatives and influence the decisions and attitudes of others. Effective strategies require facility managers to be able to integrate people, place, processes and technology. They must be able to align the facility portfolio with the entire organization’s missions and available resources, and to be innovative in order to move forward with their staff and processes to respond to the ever-changing requirements. (1.6 CEUs)

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