Continuing Education
The Capital Chapter of IFMA supports continuing education of all varieties, and believes it is essential to staying abreast of new trends and developments within the industry. Each year, we offer opportunities for those pursuing a career in FM as well as those continuing their educational pursuits to receive funding for education.
Other Local FM Educational Opportunities
George Mason University
Mason is an authorized education provider for the IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) Credential program. The International Facility Management Association’s Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential is an assessment-based program aligned with IFMA’s global task analysis. It is designed to ensure that those receiving the FMP credential demonstrate a proven comprehension of the foundations of facility management in the following subject areas:
- Facility Management
- Risk Management
Ferris State University
Certificate in Facility Management
The pioneering Facility Management curriculum at Ferris State University has a proud record of providing a professional, cutting-edge facility management education. The program is recognized among professionals, corporations, and associations as producing qualified, employable graduates with valued technical and management skills. Graduates currently enjoy successful careers in facility management, architecture, and other professions in the built environment.
Facility Management is a dynamic, evolving profession that faces new challenges and opportunities created by technological advances and global business development. As defined within the International Facility Management Association's (IFMA) official statement, it is:
'...the practice of coordinating the physical workplace with the people and the work of the organization ... integrating the principles of business administration, architecture, and the behavioral and engineering sciences.'
The FSU degree is accredited by the IFMA Foundation for meeting the highest standard in facility management education. All courses in the curriculum qualify for Certified Facility Manager maintenance points.
Learn more by visiting the Ferris State University website.
