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The Program

Continuing education

A series of more than 60 IFMA online short courses, on-demand recordings, etc. covering all aspects of FM, from introduction to FM strategy to courses on specific topics, such as technology, real estate, asset management and sustainability.

IFMA training

  • Essentials of Facility Management workshop series (non-credential program) helps those who are new to the field of FM standardize language across teams.
  • Online training, as well as print and classroom materials, supports achievement of the FMP and SFP credentials..
  • Facility Management Learning System and CFM Exam Prep Workshop assist individuals in preparing to sit for the CFM exam.

RICS Training

A range of courses in facility management from corporate real estate management through sustainability. Course formats vary from 90-minute instructor-led web classes to six month online learning programs with a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Training is delivered in line with RICS guidance, best practices and international standards, including the latest industry trends and technologies.

The Collaboration

The IFMA-RICS collaboration represents the most significant evolution in the history of facility management, driving excellence in the built environment. As the two global organizations dedicated to professionals who support the built environment, IFMA and RICS identified a unique opportunity to work together to strengthen the collective resources available to the industry.

Together, IFMA and RICS are defining and standardizing our credentials, practice standards and professional development for the industry, uniting the global FM community to increase consistency and unification of strategy across the life cycle of the built environment.

The collaboration is working to foster a more inclusive, robust global FM knowledge-sharing community. Its efforts serve to raise the profile of FM, giving a greater voice and increased status to the profession to shape the future of the built environment and enable business success.

International Facility Management Association

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management (FM) professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 104 countries. Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies professionals in facility management, conducts research, and provides educational programs, content resources, networking and conferences.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

RICS is a global professional body. We accredit 125,000 professionals in 148 countries, promoting and enforcing the highest professional qualification and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our name promises the consistent delivery of standards - bringing confidence to the markets we serve. The work of our professionals creates a safer world: we are proud of our profession's reputation and we guard it fiercely.