 Tricks Of The Trade: Achieving CFM StatusTFM Columnist Jim Elledge maps out the various ways for facility managers to become CFMs.
By James C. Elledge, IFMA Fellow, CFM, FMA, RPA, RIAQM Q What is the most cost-effective method to become a Certified Facility Manager (CFM)? Dennis Pitzl A The most cost-effective way to get the CFM designation would be to sit for the exam, since it is based on competency and experience. IFMA has a self-assessment test that shows how strong your knowledge is in the nine competency areas. Depending on your score, you can either sign up to take the exam or look at the areas where you are weak and plan a course of study. You may elect to take one of IFMA’s core competency courses, or you may opt for offerings from BOMI International. Many companies that offer tuition reimbursement will accept the BOMI courses, which can really help the pocketbook! Elledge,
facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance
Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the
International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is
a member of TFM’s
Editorial Advisory Board. All questions have been submitted via the “Ask The
Expert” portion of the magazine’s web site. To pose a question, visit this link. For additional stories on professional development, visit this section of FacilityBlog.
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