EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
IFMA's Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program stands apart from all other facility-related designations. You cannot simply attend a class and take a test to earn the right to be called a CFM. You must prove your competency in the field through work experience, education, and the ability to pass a comprehensive examination.
IFMA developed certification to meet the recognized need of the facility management profession for a designation that would not only help FMs gain additional credibility but also establish increased recognition for the profession. The goals of IFMA's certification programs are to assure professional excellence, establish standards for global professional practice, promote the added value of the profession, and influence the future direction of the profession
The Delaware Chapter of IFMA supports members who wish to achieve the CFM designation by seeking opportunities to partner with other chapters to provide review courses, to educate members about the program, and to periodically provide financial support to active members to complete the exam process. www.ifma.org/certification
Delaware Technical and Community College
Delaware's premier community college provides two year Associate Degree programs in the following facility management disciplines: Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology, Construction Management Technology, and Environmental Technology.
The chapter provides a yearly $1000 scholarship to a student attempting to earn degrees in these disciplines. The college also provides various non-credit certificate programs in Facility Maintenance Management. www.dtcc.edu
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware provides four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering through the Engineering College, and a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Engineering Technology through the Agricultural and Natural Resources College. Each program includes instruction in Project and Construction Management for Facility Managers and can also be accessed through Continuing Education night courses. www.udel.edu
Links
The Delaware Chapter of IFMA provides links to other resources of value to facility management professionals on the web and encourages members to share their knowledge through our web page.
For more information on educational resources please contact Mark Mankin, CFM, Chair of Education/FM Resources at mmankin@udel.edu.
