The training you need to have the career you want

IFMA credentials and online learning help facility professionals from all backgrounds and experience levels develop the skills and mastery needed for career advancement.

Don't leave your career up to chance. Take control of your future starting now.

Serious facility professionals know that to succeed in FM, you must be dedicated to continually improving yourself and those around you. And, that improvement comes from a commitment to upskilling and staying informed.

IFMA credentials and training can help you do just that.

Skills you need to succeed in FM

A solid foundation in the fundamentals of FM

Passion for learning and staying up-to-date on industry trends

Focus and determination to make an impact in your organization

Confidence in your expertise verified by credentials

We’ve trained experts from some of the world’s largest companies

Master the 11 core competencies of facility management

Facility managers have comprehensive knowledge across a broad range of topics.

Learn how you learn best

Multiple convenient options for you to learn at your own pace.

Virtual Live Courses

Bring the classroom to the computer and connect with instructors and classmates in real time while studying in a virtual setting.

Online e-Learning

Too busy for dedicated classroom learning? No problem. Use our online e-Learning platform and study at your own pace.

In-person Classroom

For those who learn best in a traditional classroom setting, enroll in one of our certified, instructor-led courses and study in person.

Credentials and certification for all experience levels

Our education is developed by world-class experts and draws on our 40+ years of leading the industry.

Facility Management Professional (FMP)

Gain the skills you need. This is a great course for business professionals and others new to the facility management industry.

What You’ll Learn

Best practices for managing your facilities
Effective strategies and critical thinking skills
The four pillar areas of study for a strong foundation

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Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

Develop your expertise in sustainable facility management practices. Great for new and experienced FMs.

What You’ll Learn

Sustainability best practices, solutions and strategies
How to incorporate sustainable practices into your facility
How to optimize resources to impact the triple bottom line

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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Assess your knowledge and understanding across all 11 FM core competencies and get the certification that sets the industry standard of competence of practicing facility managers.

What You'll Gain

Mastery of a global standard of knowledge
Credibility through validating your expertise
The pinnacle achievement of FM professionals

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What others are saying about our training

Steve Weeks, FMP, CFM

Manager, Captial Initiatives, Amsted Rail

Since getting the FMP, I’ve gone from facility manager to being on the executive team for the company. Having the credential has really helped me be a good leader in my company and my salary has tripled.
Matthew Kuhlmeier, FMP, SFP

Facilities & IT Director, Haematologic Technologies

The SFP program as well as the FMP program have been very beneficial to my development by providing the knowledge and tools to enhance my workplace by providing creative and new ideas. These programs have also shown to my leadership the benefits by providing confidence and weight to the ideas brought before leadership.
Mary Gauer, CFM

Founding Member of IFMA

The CFM gave me a lot of confidence in myself, because I always perceived that I wasn’t smart enough or not good enough as other people were, women especially. So, for me, it was it made me feel really good and so I started to behave that way with other people.
Stewart Livsie, CFM, FMP

Manager, Maintenance & Construction, The University of New Mexico

The process of achieving both the FMP and CFM credentials has contributed significantly to my practice of the FM profession, and driven a desire to achieve true operational excellence.
Sarah Reiter, FMP

Office Administrator; Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

I learned so many things that I can immediately take back to my organization. I kind of fell into being an FM without a lot of prior knowledge. I can now confidently return to my org with best practices and recommendations.
Estrella Martinez, FMP

Facilities Operations Specialist, US Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims

Because of getting my FMP, I was able to now create a list of what we were going to ask for in our contract, upcoming contract, when we renew. Without the FMP I wouldn’t have been able to know as far as some of the services amenities.
Geoff Williams, CFM, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow

Director, Operations, Angus Consulting Management Limited

I undertook becoming an IFMA Qualified Instructor because I am convinced of the value that IFMA credentials bring to the future leaders of our industry. I am proud to share my applied knowledge in teaching both the FMP and SFP courses!
Jan Cunningham, CFM

Facilities Manager and Director; Waters & Kraus LLP

It really made a difference in my job search. Now, I am taken more seriously. It’s like your CPA, only this is the facilities equivalent of a CPA.
Cynthia Smith

Facility Manager; Bradshaw District at County of Sacramento Department of General Services

I can represent any of the core competencies because of my experience in the training that I’ve gotten.
Mohammed Elageed

Senior Facilities Manager

As an FM leader, you have to be a lifelong learner through continuous training. Training isn’t an option anymore, it’s a must-have! It allows employees to acquire new skills, sharpen existing ones, boost productivity, and be future leaders.