CFM Preparation
Preparing for IFMA's Certified Facility Manager Examination
The CFM Exam is competency-based. One cannot take a course or a simple knowledge-based exam to earn the credential.
Looking for education courses to help fill knowledge gaps in preparation for the CFM assessment?
IFMA's Online Education Center features multimedia self-study course modules and a newly revised CFM® practice exam to assist CFM candidates fill knowledge gaps in preparation for the CFM Exam.
Log in to Online Education for:
- CFM Practice Exam
- Competency Self-evaluation
- CFM Exam Course Study Set: Order Today » (login required)
- CFM Exam Review Course
- FM Competency Courses
Also consider these other classes for Facility Managers:
- Finance & Business Essentials:
Fundamental accounting concepts; financial management of the facility organization; procurement procedures; contract development/oversight.
- Leadership & Strategy Essentials:
Learn how to develop a strategic facility master plan; implement and evaluate FM policies/procedures; provide leadership to the organization.
- Operations & Maintenance:
Learn how to assess facility needs; manage/oversee systems/equipment; manage/oversee occupant services; select the best resources;
measure O&M performance.
- Project Management:
Learn how to define projects; create a project management plan; manage/oversee projects; evaluate outcomes.
Group and On-site Classes
Instructor-led classes can be delivered on-site to your Chapter, Council, business or goverment organization.
For more information about on-site course training, please call IFMA's Education Department at 1-281-974-5633
or email: credentials@ifma.org.
See Also:
Instructor-led CFM Exam Review (not available for self-study)
More info on CFM Preparation
Other FM Courses
For more information, visit IFMA's CFM Credential website.
Certified Facility Manager® (CFM)
The most respected global credential in facility management
Visit ifmacredentials.org/cfm for details.

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