The Certified Facility Manager credential is the global industry standard for facility managers.  The rigorous certification process involves education, work experience, and examination covering the following 9 core competencies:

  1. Planning and Project Management
  2. Operations and Maintenance
  3. Real Estate
  4. Quality Assessment and Innovation
  5. Leadership and Management
  6. Human and Environmental Factors
  7. Finance
  8. Communication
  9. Technology