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Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) Certification

The CFM credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and abilities of practicing facility managers.  It is the only globally recognized certification for the facility management profession. 

Why should you get certified? 

  • Certified Facility Managers have proven their abilities and demonstrated their commitment to achieving excellence in the profession.
  • Earning your CFM is one of the most important career decisions you can make.
  • It's not easy to achieve CFM status.  The CFM designation is a tangible sign of your success. 
  • Facility managers must be proficient in a wide range of competencies and the CFM designation shows the level and skill you have achieved. 

Certification Process

  1. Candidate Requirements - Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements outlined by IFMA.  Contact IFMA at www.ifma.org for detail.   
  2. Submit Your Application For the Exam- Once you have taken your courses and are ready to take the exam, you may submit your CFM application through the IFMA Web site at www.ifma.org.

Courses to help you prepare for the CFM exam

Are You Ready To Become A Certified Facility Manager?

NIU offers several courses to help you prepare for the CFM exam.

 


Take any of the courses as a refresher or to gain knowledge in that competency area.  It is not required to be a CFM or FMP candidate to participate in the courses.

CFM Review Course

Upcoming Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
10/12 - 10/13/2012 Hoffman Estates 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $695 - Regular
$595 - IFMA member/NIU alumni
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