Our association headquarters at 1 East Greenway Plaza in Houston, Texas, has served us well over the years as the nexus for our international operations. 
The IFMA Foundation's purpose is to provide greater resources and educational opportunities to facility management professionals and those who support the FM industry. 
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What Is FM?
Definition of Facility Management
Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.
NEW COURSE! Facility Management: A Practical Introduction
This course will provide an informational overview of the roles, responsibilities and core competencies that make up the facility management profession. More than just a broad summary, the course will use a scenario-based learning style so that attendees can explore and examine realistic workplace situations in the global marketplace.
Students will benefit from a hands-on learning experience and valuable exposure to the 11 major FM competency areas as identified by IFMA. The course will help attendees grow in the facility management profession, advance their career and better communicate with members of their FM department or team.
Special pricing is available for IFMA chapter/council members, colleges/universities, corporate groups and GTA.
Contact education@ifma.org for more information.
11 Core Competencies of Facility Managers
In 2009 a new global job task analysis (GJTA) defined 11 core competencies. The GJTA included responses from facility managers in 62 countries. It is the most comprehensive to date and the first truly global survey and analysis.- Communication—Communication plans and processes for both internal and external stakeholders
- Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity—Emergency and risk management plans and procedures
- Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability—Sustainable management of built and natural environments
- Finance & Business—Strategic plans, budgets, financial analyses, procurement
- Human Factors—Healthful and save environment, security, FM employee development
- Leadership and Strategy—Strategic planning, organize, staff and lead organization
- Operations and Maintenance—Building operations and maintenance, occupant services
- Project Management—Oversight and management of all projects and related contracts
- Quality—Best practices, process improvements, audits and measurements
- Real Estate and Property Management—Real estate planning, acquisition and disposition
- Technology—Facility management technology, workplace management systems
