Covid-19 Considerations
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- Classroom areas arranged to provide 6 feet of space between all attendees
- Lunch and coffee breaks similarly arranged
- Transfer to 100% Online course at any time at no additional charge
- May reschedule to any course within 1 year of original course date at no additional charge
- 100% refund up to 14 days before class
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Course Overview
Choose Expert Leadership & Guidance
- Learn from a credentialed instructor who provides expertise, insights and one-on-one guidance.
- Network, share experiences, and discuss topics with other FM professionals.
- Stay on track to earn your credential with a structured learning experience and support.
- Take advantage of your organization’s funding options, such as corporate tuition reimbursement.
ProFM Adds Value for You
ProFM Benefits Your Entire Organization
- Teaching you best practices to apply to your organization’s processes immediately
- Helping you develop strategic business skills to benefit your organization’s bottom line
- Demonstrating your department’s value to C-Suite and leadership roles
Tools to Help Transform FM
The ProFM™ Credential Program is an all-in-one and current training program designed to help facility managers broaden and update their knowledge and skills to today’s global standard. Based on input from top FM leaders and more than 3,300 professionals worldwide, ProFM’s Body of Knowledge includes 19 functional areas and five cross-functional competencies to make up the 24 things every facility manager should know.
Course Outline
Competencies for Facility Professionals
- Facilities & Value of FM
- Cross-Functional Competencies
- Communication
- Sustainability
- Quality
- Collaboration
Asset Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Capital Planning
- Construction
Risk Management
- Compliance & Standards
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Security
- Emergency Management
Business Management
- Human Capital
- Leadership Skills
- Financial Management
- Procurement
- Contracts
- Real Estate
Operations & Maintenance
- Technical Services
- Occupant Services
- Work Management
- Utility Management
- Space Management
Who Should Attend
Emerging Leaders
- No mandatory requirements
- Basic knowledge of facilities management to succeed
- Related work experience beneficial
Mid-Level FM Professionals
- Current and relevant FM knowledge
- Traditional and new skills
- Fill in knowledge gaps
- Industry standard credential
Senior Level FM Professionals
- FM strategic & tactical skills & tools
- Portfolio asset management
- Comprehensive body of knowledge
5 Key Take-aways
U.S. Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) authorized
Timely & Current
24 Things Every FM Should Know
BOMI International recognizes ProFM
ProFM credential holders can receive competency credit for BOMI’s Fundamentals of Facilities Management course and will earn a strong advantage toward success in
many courses that are required for BOMI’s FMA® designation.
Make an Immediate Impact on Your Facilities
Reading Materials
- Five reading modules teach the entire ProFM Body of Knowledge:
Module 1: Competencies for Facility Professionals
Module 2: Asset Management
Module 3: Risk Management
Module 4: Business Management
Module 5: Operations & Maintenance - Convenient online format allows you to study whenever your schedule allows (12 month access period)
- Printed books are also included
Online Study Tools
Pre-test
Evaluate your initial knowledge to identify areas of strength and weakness.
SmartStudy
Build a customized study plan using your pre-test results to target your most challenging topics and optimize your preparation time.
Section quizzes
After reading each section, test your comprehension, retention, and ability to apply concepts.
Flashcards
Review key facility management terms and definitions.
Progress Report
Track your activities and scores.
Resource Center
Access additional FM resources, feedback links and more.
Online Access Period
12 months from date of purchase.
Online Final Assessment
- Two-part online final assessment:
- Part 1: Knowledge Exam – Designed to measure your breadth of knowledge in the FM profession, based on the 19 functional knowledge areas and five (5) cross-functional competencies of the ProFM Body of Knowledge.
- 75 multiple-choice questions
- 90 minute time limit
- Part 2: Application Exam – Designed to test your ability to apply your skills to real-world scenarios that you may encounter in your work. Questions focus on reviewing and critically analyzing different situations to best apply the ProFM knowledge and competencies.
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- 90 minute time limit
- Part 1: Knowledge Exam – Designed to measure your breadth of knowledge in the FM profession, based on the 19 functional knowledge areas and five (5) cross-functional competencies of the ProFM Body of Knowledge.
- Complete on your own device, at a convenient time and place
- Assessment may be repeated at no additional fee until you pass with a score of 70% or higher (within your 12 month access period)
- Submit your final results online to receive your official certificate
ProFM Renewal Requirements (Maintenance every 3 years)
The ProFM Credential Program helps facility professionals stay up-to-date on the latest developments throughout the industry, and to maintain this currency, ProFM credential holders are required to renew every three years. Renewal may be completed by earning a minimum of 45 contact hours of continuing education or “renewal credits” that benefit the development of your personal FM career, your organization’s goals and the industry as a whole. Contact hours can be earned in any of the following categories:
- Continuing Education (attending in-person or virtual courses, educational sessions at conferences, seminars, workshops, digital media consumption, etc.)
- Working in the FM Profession (advancing knowledge and skills as an FM practitioner or consultant)
- Reading (consuming books, articles, whitepapers, blogs, etc.)
- Sharing knowledge (mentoring, coaching, subject matter expert consultation, teaching, etc.)
- Professional accomplishments (presenting, speaking engagements, board/committee member, publication of book/article/whitepaper, earning related credential, etc.)
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