Navy COOL Snapshot - Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential credential sets the industry standard for practicing facility managers and validates a manager’s ability and skill in 11 competencies of the facility management body of knowledge. CFM work varies widely, depending on facility size, industry, purpose, location and whether the CFM manages one or multiple facilities. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

The following Navy Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Personnel Category	Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	Navy$	LaDR
Enlisted	BU-Builder	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CE-Construction Electrician	Rating	Other
Enlisted	EA-Engineering Aide	Rating	Other
Enlisted	LS-Logistics Specialist	Rating	Other
Enlisted	LSS-Logistics Specialist Submarine	Rating	Other
Enlisted	MMN-Machinists Mate, Nuclear Power	Rating	Other
Enlisted	PS-Personnel Specialist	Rating	Other
Enlisted	RP-Religious Program Specialist	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	SW-Steelworker	Rating	Other
Enlisted	UT-Utilitiesman	Rating	Other
Enlisted	YNS-Yeoman Submarine	Rating	Other
Enlisted	YN-Yeoman	Rating	Other
Officer	510X - Civil Engineering Officer	Designator	Other
Officer	653X - Civil Engineering Corps LDO	Designator	Other
Officer	753X - Civil Engineering Corps CWO	Designator	Other

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers	Management	Bright Outlook		find local salary
General and Operations Managers	Management	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Lodging Managers	Management		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	Management		Apprenticeship	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 3 years
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

800 Gessner Road
Ste. 900
Houston, TX 77024-4257

Phone: (713) 623-4362

Fax: (713) 623-6124
Email: ifma@ifma.org

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Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Candidate must have three years of experience and must have a Bachelor's or Master's level Facility Management degree.

Option 2:

Candidate does not need a degree in Facility Management, but must have five years of experience.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential has the following other requirements:

Candidate must complete an Ethics Assessment every other renewal cycle or every six years.

Written Exam

Occupancy and Human Factors
- Workplace environment
- Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds
- Occupant services
- Occupant health, safety, and security
Operations and Maintenance
- Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds
- 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
- 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
- Quality management
- Delivery
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 (e.g. business case)
- Procurement
- Contracting
- Financial analysis and reporting
Real Estate
- Real estate strategies
- Real estate assessment, acquisition, and disposal
- Real estate asset management
- Space management
- Major projects and new construction
Project Management
- Planning and design
- Execution and delivery
- Evaluation

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) examination:

Best Sources

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Prometric

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:

RECERTIFICATION

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential has the following recertification information:

In order to achieve recertification, certification holders are required to earn 120 maintenance points during the three-year cycle.