Through our membership in IFMA, we will interact with other people in the FM community, which will provide us with new insights on how we can do our jobs better, learn about other strategies that you’re not considering – either for budgeting better, designing the workspace more effectively or making the office more productive? More importantly, Our FM network can be an excellent source of new perspectives and ideas to help our staff in their role of managing government facilities. Nothing beats exchanging information on challenges, experiences and goals.
Our membership will put our staff on a path to become Facility Management Professional (FMP). The FMP is designed for facility professionals looking to strengthen their hard and soft skills in facility management. It not only demonstrates a person’s understanding of critical facility management competencies, it’s also a sign of their ongoing commitment to the profession. Additionally, FMP allows
Better fundamental understanding of core facility concepts
Professionals gain more confidence in their job performance
Continuing education demands keep FMPs attuned to industry best practices
FMP certification (and other accreditations) stands out on résumés
FMPs can command a higher salary due to their formalized education
Certification opens the door to upward mobility, including higher accreditations
