CFM- Certified Facility Manager

Course details

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is the pinnacle achievement in facility management certification. The CFM® Exam is competency-based, testing what a candidate can do compared to standards that define the practice of facility management.
The Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers as the most respected global credential in facility management.

 
Course Outline
The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification exam topics include:
Occupancy and Human Factors

• Workplace environment
• Occupant services
• Occupant health, safety, and security

Operations and Maintenance

• 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

Sustainability

• Energy management
• Water management
• Materials and consumables management
• Waste management
• Workplace and site management

Facility Information Management and Technology Management

• Data collection and information management
• Information protection and cyber-security
• Technology needs assessment and implementation
• Maintenance and upgrade of technology systems

Risk Management

• Risk management planning
• Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
• Facility resilience and business continuity

Communication

• Planning
• Delivery
• Evaluation

Performance and Quality

• Quality management
• Performance management

Leadership and Strategy

• Strategic planning and alignment with the demand organization
• Policies, procedures, and compliance
• Individual and team management
• Leadership
• Relationship and conflict management
• Change management
• Corporate social responsibility
• Political, social, economic, and industry factors affecting facility management

Finance and Business

• Operational and capital budgeting
• Evidence-based decision-making process ( business case)
• Procurement ( purchasing, sourcing of goods and services)
• Contracting
• Financial analysis and reporting

Real Estate

• Firstly, Real estate strategies
• Secondly, Real estate assessment, acquisition, and disposal
• Thirdly, Real estate asset management
• Space management
• Major projects and new construction

Project Management

• Planning and design
• Execution and delivery
• Evaluation

 
How to register for the CFM Exam?

1. Firstly, complete your CFM Application 
2. Then, complete the CFM Application Payment Form
3. In the end, sit for the exam within three months (90 days) of approval

Certified Facility Manager Exam Details
Exam NameCertified Facility Manager (CFM)
Total Number of Questions180
Exam FormatMultiple Choice Questions
Exam Duration4 Hour
Exam TypeComputer-based
Exam LanguageEnglish
Exam FeesIFMA Member - $550USD
Non-Member - $815USD
 
  Updated on 10 April, 2023