May 19, 2004—IFMA has announced the introduction of the FMP: Facility Management Professional Designation, an integrated knowledge-based designation for new and transitioning facility professionals.
An entry-level designation, the FMP represents a new approach to preparing new practitioners for today’s workplace. Candidates may customize and integrate their training to build the specific knowledge they need to meet their individual goals.
Extensive ancillaries, including online toolkits and database resources, make this designation a practical and progressive designation available for beginning and transitioning facility professionals.
Training for the FMP designation will be available from approved providers through a variety of learning formats. Courses will be delivered through conferences, chapters and online learning. FMPs will be required to recertify every two years.
The FMP will require six credits and can be completed in approximately 12 months. Credits are earned through the completion of approved courses in the following areas:
- FM Fundamentals (2 credits)
- Managing the Facility (1 credit)
- Supporting the Business (1 credit)
- Leading the Organization (1 credit)
- FM Business Process Workshop (1 credit)
The FMP designation will launch in October of 2004. Courses completed through IFMA Headquarters during 2004 will be accepted for fulfillment of designation requirements once course assessment in completed.
For more information, contact IFMA.
