* To provide professional development for
our members.
* To advance the philosophy and practice of
facility management.
* To affirmatively promote the positive effect
of facility management on company and
corporate assets.
our members.
* To advance the philosophy and practice of
facility management.
* To affirmatively promote the positive effect
of facility management on company and
corporate assets.
Our Mission
What is IFMA ?
Certification Program
In an effort to increase respect for this
growing field, IFMA has instituted a
certification program for facility managers.
The Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
program assesses the knowledge and
experience of facility managers through a
comprehensive exam focusing on primary
competency areas. After becoming a CFM,
individuals must take part in continuing
education and professional development
activities to maintain their certification and
ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest
technologies and strategies.
growing field, IFMA has instituted a
certification program for facility managers.
The Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
program assesses the knowledge and
experience of facility managers through a
comprehensive exam focusing on primary
competency areas. After becoming a CFM,
individuals must take part in continuing
education and professional development
activities to maintain their certification and
ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest
technologies and strategies.
In principle and practice, IFMA values and seeks a
diverse membership. There are no barriers to full
participation in the organization on the basis of
gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation,
national origin, or disability. Moreover, IFMA
encourages equal opportunity practices among its
membership.
diverse membership. There are no barriers to full
participation in the organization on the basis of
gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation,
national origin, or disability. Moreover, IFMA
encourages equal opportunity practices among its
membership.
IFMA formed councils to meet the industry-specific networking and
information needs of its members. Councils provide opportunities for
interaction that transcend chapter and regional boundaries, enabling
members to meet other professionals who share an interest in a
specific FM practice or who work in the same business sector.
Sharing information is a necessity in today’s global business
community.
Truly global in nature, councils are not limited by geographic
boundaries. You are able to communicate with colleagues worldwide
about issues, concerns and best practices specific to your area of
facility management.
information needs of its members. Councils provide opportunities for
interaction that transcend chapter and regional boundaries, enabling
members to meet other professionals who share an interest in a
specific FM practice or who work in the same business sector.
Sharing information is a necessity in today’s global business
community.
Truly global in nature, councils are not limited by geographic
boundaries. You are able to communicate with colleagues worldwide
about issues, concerns and best practices specific to your area of
facility management.
Professional facility managers, supporting more
association’s members, represented in 125
chapters and 15 councils worldwide, manage
more than 37 billion square feet of property and
annually purchase more than US$100 billion in
products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA
certifies facility managers, conducts research,
provides educational programs, recognizes
facility management degree and certificate
programs and produces World Workplace, the
world’s largest facility management conference
and exposition.
IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit,
incorporated association dedicated to promoting
excellence in the management of facilities.
Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research,
provides educational programs, and assists
corporate and organizational facility managers in
developing strategies to manage human, facility
and real estate resources.
IFMA exists for those who practice, service or
outsource facility management by:
the facility management profession.
IFMA's goals are the basis for the Association's
strategies, tactics and daily activities:
Membership comprises more than 18,700 facility
professionals throughout 67 countries. Our
members have a voice in 130 chapters and 13
councils.
association’s members, represented in 125
chapters and 15 councils worldwide, manage
more than 37 billion square feet of property and
annually purchase more than US$100 billion in
products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA
certifies facility managers, conducts research,
provides educational programs, recognizes
facility management degree and certificate
programs and produces World Workplace, the
world’s largest facility management conference
and exposition.
IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit,
incorporated association dedicated to promoting
excellence in the management of facilities.
Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research,
provides educational programs, and assists
corporate and organizational facility managers in
developing strategies to manage human, facility
and real estate resources.
IFMA exists for those who practice, service or
outsource facility management by:
- Universally representing,
- Leading and sustaining progress of,
- Strengthening and advancing the
the facility management profession.
IFMA's goals are the basis for the Association's
strategies, tactics and daily activities:
- Forecast and direct the course of
- Provide superior facility-related
- Create greater awareness and
recognition for facility management - Guide the growth of the facility
management industry
Membership comprises more than 18,700 facility
professionals throughout 67 countries. Our
members have a voice in 130 chapters and 13
councils.
Your facility is unique. You have a unique set of skills reflecting the
knowledge about the business you support. When you have a facility-
related question, you want to confer with a peer who has shared
experiences in that particular work environment.
IFMA Councils and Communities of Practices unite members who
have similar responsibilities and working situations. Councils and
Communities of Practices direct their own programs, which are
structured to meet the needs of their membership.
2. Targeted Information
Councils and Communities of Practice participation is the ideal
solution for facility professionals seeking highly targeted information
in particular areas of expertise. Councils and Communities of
Practices allow you to share work experiences and case studies with
industry peers. Truly global in nature, Councils and Communities of
Practices are not limited by location. You are able to communicate
with colleagues worldwide about issues, concerns and best practices
specific to your area of facility management.
3. Community of Interest
You are a part of a community with common concerns.
4. Information Sharing
Sharing information is a necessity in today’s global business
community. IFMA formed Councils and Communities of Practices in
order to meet the industry-specific networking and information needs
of its members. Councils and Communities of Practices provide
opportunities for interaction that transcend chapter and regional
boundaries, enabling members to meet other professionals who
share an interest in a particular FM practice or who work in the same
business sector. Helping each other resolve traditional as well as new
day-to-day challenges.
5. Heightens your marketability
Validates importance of position. Services offered by IFMA Councils
and Communities of Practices may include: newsletters, directories
and other publications; community discussion groups; teleconference
meetings and discussions; benchmarking and best practices studies;
Councils and Communities of Practice-specific Web sites; industry-
specific seminars and conferences.
