MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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IFMA Membership Benefits

How does IFMA membership benefit me?

  • Increased opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge in all FM-related areas
  • Networking with professionals regionally and globally
  • Access to IFMA research reports, publications and conferences
  • Participation in chapters and councils, offering both personal and professional growth
  • IFMA is the most direct channel of communication between you and the FM world.
  • Discounts on seminars, events and online courses
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Opportunity to participate as an exhibitor, sponsor or speaker at IFMA events
  • Opportunity to submit articles to Facility Management Journal
  • Opportunity to be recognized through IFMA’s Awards of Excellence program, honoring facility professionals, Associate members, educators, chapters and councils whose vision and accomplishments are extraordinary.


There are real benefits to choosing NJ IFMA as your IFMA Chapter. These benefits include becoming known in your field of interest, being able to find your next position and/or finding people to place in your company. NJ IFMA can help you stay abreast of regulation changes, best practices and new products to make your work life easier.


At the monthly meetings, enjoy chat sessions that focus on topics like Time Management tips, Building Information Modeling, and Emergency Preparedness. Learn from industry experts on subjects such as Sustainability, Active Shooter Protocols, and Employee Conflict Resolution.


If you want more intensive learning, join the NJ IFMA study groups or credentialed courses.


You owe it to yourself and your company to engage on a regular basis with other FM leaders, professionals, and service providers.

Professional Development

  • Seminars

    Designed to meet the educational needs of facility managers, IFMA’s competency-based curriculums address tasks and projects FMs perform daily. Instructors teach the principles of facility management and how these principles operate in the real world.


  • Self-Study Courses

    Self-study programs are designed for convenience and self-paced learning. Workbooks and audio-tape sessions enable the busy facility professional to obtain specialized instruction from the home or office.  CEUs and CFM® points are awarded for course completion.


  • Certification

    The certification process is designed to assess competence in the field through work experience, education, and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam. Since the program began in 1992, IFMA has certified almost 3,000 individuals. Demand for this valuable designation continues to grow. The Certified Facility Manager (CFM®) examination has been localized to many countries and is available in several languages.


    NJ IFMA offers FMP and SFP classes at Union County College and Brookdale Community College.  Click here for a list of available classes.


  • Certified Facility Manager Exam Review

    The definitive course of preparation for IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager® Exam.  This review is designed to assist facility professionals seeking certification in updating and assessing knowledge and skills related to each competency to successfully complete the exam and earn this prestigious designation.  Click here for more information.


  • Facility Management Professional (FMP)

    IFMA’s FMP® designation is a knowledge-based credential demonstrating a proven comprehension of the basics of facility management.  The Facility Management Professional designation can be completed in approximately 12 months.  Candidates may customize their training to build the specific knowledge they need to meet individual goals.  Click here for more information.


  • Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

    IFMA’s SFP® is an assessment-based certificate program delivering a specialty credential in sustainability. By earning the SFP® credential, you will develop and gain recognition for your expertise in sustainable FM practices while impacting your organization’s economic, environmental and social bottom lines.  Click here for more information.


  • Recognized Programs

    IFMA has developed standards to recognize quality FM first-professional degree programs at colleges and universities. The program initiative was designed to recognize and encourage the strengthening of current, valid FM education degrees and assist in developing new FM degree programs.

Information

  • IFMA Website

    The website provides quick and easy access to facility management-related information and services.  It is the best way for the association to make available information on current facility management issues, as well as communicate what IFMA can do for its members.


    Members have exclusive access to resources and services in a members-only area of the IFMA website.  Some features include FMJ magazine, the membership directory, chapter and council tools, membership activity reports, and forums on facility management.


  • Business Research

    IFMA identifies trends, applications and procedures enabling facility professionals to anticipate future FM challenges and directions.


  • Best Practices

    IFMA holds forums in which facility professionals can discuss best practices. These forums allow FMs to share success stories and compare their work practices against the best in the industry.

  • Legal and Regulatory Reporting

    As part of IFMA’s mission to lead and sustain facility management as a profession, the association delivers up-to-date reports on legal and regulatory issues affecting the industry.


  • IFMA Membership Directory

    Available only to IFMA members, this valuable resource contains the name, title, organization, address, phone number, and, if available, fax number and e-mail address of every IFMA member. The online membership directory is available here.


  • Facility Management Journal

    Members receive bimonthly online issues of Facility Management Journal (FMJ), the single best source of FM information. Published by IFMA, FMJ is written specifically for professionals concerned with developing and maintaining productive workplaces. Each issue provides readers with trends, cutting-edge developments, industry news, and practical applications and solutions for a range of facility-related subjects.  A print subscription is available to members for $48/per year.


  • IFMA insider

    Delivered to IFMA’s full membership each Friday, the IFMA insider e-news brief delivers the week’s hottest FM news and business trends in a mobile-responsive format.  This weekly digest compiles top updates from credible global news sources and industry Web resources.


    In addition to the global IFMA insider, IFMA publishes four regionally-focused news briefs.  Regional news briefs are specific to IFMA members in Canada and the U.S. Northeast, Southern, and West Coast regions, combining region-specific news articles and chapter events as well as a leadership component.


  • Online Store

    In the Online Store, buyers can find resources to help them conserve energy, manage disasters, prepare for the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) exam, prevent workplace violence, promote a healthy and safe work environment, and much more.


  • Career Center

    Career Center, the association’s online job referral service, helps match qualified job hunters with suitable employment opportunities. Instant access benefits both the employer and the job candidate.  Job searches and resume postings are free of charge to IFMA members.

Interaction

  • Chapters

    Local chapters offer membership a wealth of educational and networking opportunities. Currently, there are 129 IFMA chapters and affiliated organizations worldwide. Chapters help connect members in a given geographical area, allowing them to network with local professionals who share common goals and interests.

  • Councils

    IFMA councils are special-interest groups that reflect the diverse types of facilities and job responsibilities that IFMA members represent. Organized by industry-specific or specialty-area focus groups, councils help connect members who practice FM in similar industry sectors or facility types.  They direct their programs, which are structured to meet the needs of their membership.


  • Communities

    IFMA communities help connect members who share an interest in a particular FM topic, regardless of location or industry.


  • Connect in the Digital Space

    IFMA’s Engage platform is a networking site for members.


    The Knowledge Library houses the most comprehensive collection of FM-vetted content resources.


    IFMA engages actively on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr.


  • Facility Fusion

    IFMA’s annual Leadership Conference is a forum for members to exchange ideas about Association-related issues and leadership ideas. Sessions provide attendees with valuable insight to use within their respective leadership roles.


  • IFMA’s World Workplace – North America

    World Workplace – North America is the Association’s signature event, featuring educational programs, extensive networking opportunities, and an all-encompassing exposition of products and services relevant to facility management.


  • IFMA’s World Workplace – Europe

    The World Workplace-Europe is the largest facility management conference in Europe. It focuses on the educational needs of IFMA’s global membership.

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Individual Benefits

  • Participate in local, global and industry-specific networking with a knowledgeable and supportive community of facility professionals.
  • Hone your skills, broaden your expertise and heighten your credibility in all FM-related areas.
  • Grow, both personally and professionally — earn recognition with an IFMA credential, get involved in association activities and contribute to the advancement of your profession.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in the Facility Management field.
  • Raise your professional profile as a Facility Manager dedicated to “best-in-class” Facility Management.



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Company Benefits

  • See a noticeable improvement in the efficiency and productivity of the facility and FM team.
  • Identify facility strengths and weaknesses through benchmarking studies.
  • Have best workplace practices, sustainability how-to guides and relevant FM training at your facility professional’s fingertips.
  • Gain heightened awareness of issues, trends and legislation affecting the workplace.
  • Reduce liability risks through an informed FM staff.
  • Have access to reliable information on the latest product and service solutions to meet your diverse workplace needs.