FMP 4 - Leadership & Strategy

Course details

To be effective, facility managers must develop strategies to successfully carry out major initiatives by influencing the decisions and attitudes of others. Effective strategies require that facility managers are able to integrate people, places, processes and technology. They must be able to align the facility portfolio with the entire organization's missions and available resources, and to be innovative in order to move forward with their staff and processes to respond to the ever-changing requirements.    

Who should become an FMP?

FMA's Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation is a knowledge-based credential that will help to accelerate an FM's transition into the profession and demonstrate a proven comprehension of the foundations of facility management. It is ideal for:

• Facility management practitioners looking to increase their depth-of-knowledge in the foundational FM topics deemed critical by employers. 
• Individuals who are transitioning into the FM profession. 
• Related-industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers. 
• Facility-related product and service providers. 
• Students entering the profession from colleges, universities, certificate or technical programs. 
• LEED professionals seeking continuing education hours. 
• Federal employees and contractors looking to comply with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA).

How do I achieve my FMP credential?

1. Enroll in all four courses. 
2. Participate in your classes. 
3. Read the study materials and ask questions. 
4. Complete all four exams with passing scores. 
5. Submit your FMP application (with application fee) to IFMA to validate your FMP credential. 

What do I learn in this course?

Facility managers make use of all aspects of project management beginning with planning, scoping, scheduling and ending with evaluating. Project planning and management are core skills in facility management. The skills are particularly important because of the wide range of projects assigned to the facility organization. Projects vary in scope, complexity, duration and financial risk.

What is included?

• Instruction on the materials required to pass the Leadership & Strategy FMP exam.
• The course materials for the Leadership & Strategy course for you to keep.
• Lunch on Thursday and Friday.
• Coffee, water, and tea are provided throughout the day.
• Free registration to the facility tour.