Help Wanted in Facility Management

More than 50% of today’s facility managers will retire in the next 5-15 years. The facility management market was valued at $40.41 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $81.49 billion by 2025. This means a wealth of opportunities are available for those looking to enter the facility management profession. Two-year degree internships are a quick way to get your Facility Management career started. The Facility Manager is critical to the bottom line through what are often contributions to an organization’s largest and most valuable assets, their property, buildings, equipment, etc.

Facility Managers are well paid professionals.
The median annual salary for facility mangers is $98,921 as reported by salary.com in 2020 with 100% Job Placement for degreed graduates.
100% Job Placement for degreed graduates.
The IFMA Foundation recognizes excellent Facility Management degrees around the world. More than 30 associates, bachelors and master's degree programs have been accredited and graduates from these institutions enjoy a near 100% placement rate upon graduation. Find a complete listing of accredited and other FM degrees at www.fmacademicregistry.org
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The World Isn’t Going to Manage Itself.
More than 100 countries offer FM opportunities. Many companies and organization have FM positions that involve regional and even international travel. Different cultures, weather patterns, industries, and purposes of facilities means Facility Management literally spans the globe with a multitude of possibilities.
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Job Security
Facilities can't move oversees, and neither can these jobs.
Questions on becoming a Certified Facility Manager?  Check out the Top 10 FAQs and find answers!
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Questions on becoming a Facility Management Professional?  Get answers for the Top 10 FAQs here!
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Lead your facilities to better bottom line performance. Become a Sustainability Facility Professional!  Get answers to the top 10 FAQs on SFPs here.
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Looking for learning opportunities? The Essentials of Facility Management is a series of training workshops designed to meet the educational needs of entry level FM professionals in global FM markets.  Find out more!
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Take it from us!  Visit www.whatisfm.com and hear more from real facility managers.
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What's a Credential?

Pathways to Success

Explore credentials that will help advance your career in facility management.
What's a Credential?

Facilities Management Certificate (FMC)

For professionals who oversee the ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities. Learn how to maximize building efficiency, manage operations and maintain building systems in a cost-effective manner.

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Education:

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Hybrid

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Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC)

For professionals who operate and maintain multiple building systems. Educate yourself on key building principles, including efficient energy management and water treatment and gain a better understanding of how HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems work together to provide a comfortable indoor environment.

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Education:

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Building Energy Certificate (BEC)

For professionals in operational and system maintenance roles. Learn the necessary foundational concepts that help reduce energy consumption from a technical perspective. Gain the skills necessary to implement sustainability efforts in the built environment for all building operators.

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Education:

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Facilities Management Administrator (FMA®)

For assistant facility managers, facility managers, and professionals responsible for daily operations and maintenance. Manage facilities in a way that best supports staff and fits into the organization’s overall objectives while providing information on new technologies, environmental health and worker safety and other timely issues.

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Education:

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Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT®)

For maintenance technicians and professionals involved in maintaining major building systems such as heating, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing. Master technologies and trends in the maintenance field so you can run energy-efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective building systems.

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Education:

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Hybrid

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Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA®)

For professionals who are responsible for the operations of the building, as well as management of the team of technicians assigned to the building. Improve operations, create energy efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance the value of an asset, and manage the team of technicians assigned to the building.

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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

The CFM is the globally recognized certification to help you showcase the mastery of your skills across the entire FM body of knowledge.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

Senior Level

Accreditation:

N/A

Delivery Format:

Hybrid

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Facility Management Professional (FMP)

The FMP is a foundational credential that provides facility management professionals with essential knowledge and skills across key areas of facility management.

Requirements

Education:

None

Experience:

Mid-Level

Accreditation:

N/A

Delivery Format:

Hybrid

Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP®)

The SFP credential equips you with the skills to lead through resource optimization, energy management, and data-driven decision-making to deliver real, tangible value to your organization.

Requirements

Education:

None

Experience:

Mid-Level

Accreditation:

N/A

Delivery Format:

Hybrid

How to Become a Facility Manager
Facility Management Scholarships
Which Facility Management Career Path is Right for You? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
How Veterans Are Shaping the Future of Facility Management
FREE professional membership in IFMA
Women in Facility Management: A Global Salary & Compensation Supplementary Report
15 Tips for First-Time Facility Managers
4 Signs Facility Management is Right for You
This is FM
Does the Office Have a Future?
Women in Facility Management: A Global Salary and Compensation Supplementary Report
Career Guidance for every step of your career journey.
VIDEO: Why Facility Management?
What skillsets do facility managers have?
IFMA Credential Holders Earn an Average of $93k
100% Job Placement for FM Graduates
Connecting people, place, process and technology.
Support the people, the business, and the bottom line.
Space Planning
Grounds Management
Security
Building Operations
Workplace Strategy

Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in more than 100 countries.

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