Facility Management Professional (FMP) IFMA Course

Product Description

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification training program is designed for officers involved in the day to day operations and maintenance of one of the organization’s vital asset – its facilities and aimed to enrich trainees with the knowledge and skills required in the practice of Facilities Management

Course Contents

The FMP program has been updated by IFMA to align with the most recent global job task analysis, ensuring that it teaches and tests the knowledge demanded by today’s global employers including:

1. Operations and Maintenance
2. Project Management
3. Finance and Business Course Module
4. Leadership and strategy Course

Workshop 1: Operations and Maintenance

• Introduction to Operations and Maintenance
• Assess Facility Needs
• Manage/Oversee Operations and Maintenance of Building, Systems and Equipment
• Manage/Oversee Occupant Services
• Measure Operations and Maintenance Performance
• Determine Life-Cycle Cost
• Monitor Use and Performance of Facilities
• Monitor Occupant Satisfaction

Workshop 2: Project Management

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Management Processes and Models
• Define Projects
• Perform Programming
• Create Project Objectives Statement
• Plan Projects
• Manage and Oversee Projects
• Execute and Control Project
• Close Projects

Workshop 3: Finance and Business

• Finance and Business in the Facility Organization
• Financial Terminology
• Fundamental Accounting Concepts
• Financial Management of the Facility Organization
• Budgets and Budgeting Basics
• Procurement in the Facility Organization
• Contracts in the Facility Organization

Workshop 4: Leadership and Strategy

• Plan Strategically
• Lead and Manage the Facility Organization
• Provide Leadership to the Entire Organization

The FMP leads to certification at the completion of Workshop 1-4 above

Course Objectives.

• Deliver all your FM tasks with high level of competency and professionalism.
• Drastically reduce trial and error thereby decreasing operational cost and increasing your organization’s efficiency.
• Highly contribute to your organization’s competitive advantage.
• Improve staff loyalty and retention with a proven commitment to employee growth and career advancement.
• Position your company for more FM jobs both local and international.
• Establish a common foundation of knowledge and vocabulary throughout your team.

Who should pursue the FMP Designation

• Early to mid-career Facility Management practitioners seeking enhanced knowledge and skills.
• Individuals who are transitioning into the FM profession.
• Related industry practitioners such as architects, estate surveyors, designers and safety engineers.
• Facility-related products and service providers.
• Students entering the profession from colleges, universities, certificate or technical programs.
• LEED Professionals seeking complementary knowledge and GBCI credential maintenance hours