Earners of the globally recognized Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) have demonstrated competence in the field of facility management (FM) by meeting the required criteria of work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam that covers the 11 competencies of the FM body of knowledge. CFMs work in many different industries (i.e. healthcare, retail, corporate, government, non-profit, etc.) and manage various types of facilities (i.e. hospitals, schools, hotels, office buildings, etc.). CFMs may manage one facility or more than 100 and may manage facilities in different parts of the world. The Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers.
Certified Facility Manager.
Eligibility.
Candidates must meet the following education and work experience requirements. Internships do not count toward FM experience.
Option 1 Facility management related degree plus 3 years’ experience
Option 2 No Facility Management degree FM Work Experience 5 years
Course Outline
- Occupant services
- Occupant health, safety and security
- Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds
- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Physical safety and security
- Operations and maintenance processes
- Work management support systems
- Renewals and renovations
- Eliminating team impediments
- Managing virtual team
Exam Scheduling
If the application is approved, candidate will receive an email with instructions for scheduling an exam appointment with IFMA’s test administration vendor, Prometric. The exam is offered via computer- based testing at Prometric testing centers and via live-remote proctored administration from your home or office. Steps on scheduling an exam with Prometric will be sent via e-mail with the approval notice. Please note that IFMA has the right to require exam center testing in any area where Live Remote Proctoring may be compromised due to security issues. Currently there are several countries where LRP is not allowed and candidates who live or work in these areas, must take the exam at an exam center. The exam eligibility period is 90 days from the date the application is approved, and there are Prometric policies regarding rescheduling and/or cancelling an exam date. This information will be included in the scheduling email. The candidate must take the exam during the 90-day period.
Exam Format
Submit the Application and Payment To complete the application process, the CFM Application Payment Form must be completed, submitted, and confirmed. (Please note: If you asked for preliminary approval, you will need to go back into CAMP and apply payment before you receive the information on making your exam appointment.)
Tiered pricing for the CFM application and recertification fees is regionally based. To determine which fee(s) apply to you, view the Tiered Pricing chart in the appendix, find the country associated with your home address, and determine the applicable fee. Discounted rates apply to tiers 2 and 3. Optional Exam Preparation Resources Review of the CFM •
Tier Pricing effective 7/5/2023
1 $595 member/$880 non-member
2 $476 members/$707 non-member
3 $369 members/$546 non-member
GSA* $575
*GSA fees applicable to Federal Agency Employees eligible for GSA pricing.
