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ProFM

 

ProFM is the most current, relevant, and universally-applicable credential in facility management. This credential elevates the FM profession and advances the careers of facility professionals by broadening skills, updating knowledge and providing recognition for the achievement of this global standard.

 

OUR CREATION

The facility management industry continues to change as it adapts to increasing globalization, significant retirement gaps and advancing technology. Today’s FM professionals need a broad range of skills, expanding beyond traditional FM tasks, to optimize building performance, develop business strategies and satisfy building occupants. And while demand for facility professionals is growing around the world, a lack of universally accepted standards and training make it difficult for employers to identify and hire proven talent.

The ProFM credential was created to help with just that. The credential is based on a comprehensive body of knowledge that incorporates 19 knowledge areas and 5 cross-functional competencies that were created with the input of more than 3,300 professionals, and vetted by some of the top names in FM worldwide.

ProFM Body of Knowledge

Global:

ProFM’s Body of Knowledge reflects the globalization of the FM industry from the incorporation of global FM ISO 41000 standards, the perspective of international ProFMI Commission members, and input from facility professionals in 93 countries.

 

The ProFM Body of Knowledge defines the 19 functional FM knowledge areas and five cross-functional competencies required of today’s facility professionals.

This body of knowledge is the result of an extensive research study led by the Professional Facility Management Institute™ (ProFMI™) and the ProFMI Commission, with input from more than 3,300 professionals spanning 93 countries.

 

Why earn the ProFM Credential?

The ProFM credential is the most significant advancement in years to support the FM profession and the success of its professionals. ProFM stands apart from other training and credentialing programs for a number of reasons.

Relevant & Current: 

The ProFM Body of Knowledge, is the most current and relevant standard for facility professionals. It goes beyond the traditional definition of FM to reflect all knowledge and skills required of today’s facility professionals.

Comprehensive: 

The ProFM credential is based on the ProFM Body of Knowledge which includes 19 functional areas and five cross-functional competencies that have never before been combined together into one complete program.

Global:

ProFM’s Body of Knowledge reflects the globalization of the FM industry from the incorporation of global FM ISO 41000 standards, the perspective of international ProFMI Commission members, and input from facility professionals in 93 countries.

Independent:

ProFM was developed by facility professionals, for facility professionals. Respected FM thought leaders, employers, and working professionals came together with the common goal of elevating and uniting the FM profession.

Applicable: 

ProFM focuses not only on enhancing your knowledge, but also building practical skills to impact your job immediately.

Become an FM of the Future with ProFM

ProFM is a universal credential designed to benefit all facility professionals, regardless of career stage, industry or country.

The credential will:

  • Expand your FM knowledge and skills, filling in any gaps you may have
  • Teach you to apply the latest best practices to your job immediately
  • Help you develop your strategic business skills to benefit your entire organization
  • Differentiate yourself from your peers
  • Build confidence for leadership roles and decisions

VALUES OF ProFM TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

 

 

Now is the time to start becoming an FM of the future to ensure you and your organization are prepared to meet the changing roles and needs that the facility management industry as a whole is facing. ProFM’s all-in-one program allows individual facility professionals or whole departments to fill in knowledge gaps and take on skills that are needed to keep your organization moving forward.

 

The program can benefit your entire organization by:

  • 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

VALUES OF ProFM CREDENTIAL FOR EMPLOYERS 

 

Maximize the Potential of Your Entire Team with ProFM

The changes facing the facility management industry can make it extremely difficult for employers to not only hire the right employees, but ensure their current staff of FMs possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. That’s where our ProFM Credential Program courses comes in. The all-inclusive program offers employers a number of ways to navigate the changing industry including: offering a way to train and evaluate staff, ensuring new hires have the right skills to succeed, and providing an independent market view of FM.

 

ProFM ELIGIBILITY

The ProFM credential has no mandatory prerequisites, however it is beneficial for candidates to have some FM background including one or more of the following:

  • Basic knowledge of facility management
  • Work experience in FM-related functional areas such as:
    • Asset management (project management, strategic and capital planning, construction)
    • Risk management (compliance and standards, environmental health and safety, security, emergency management)
    • Business management (human capital, leadership skills, financial management, contract management, procurement, real estate)
    • Operations and maintenance (technical and occupant services, work management, utility management, space management)
  • Related FM credential

ProFM TOOLS AND DELIVERABLES

 

The ProFM Credential Program is an all-in-one solution for facility professionals to fill their knowledge and skill gaps and earn their ProFM credential. The program includes five modules that cover the entire ProFM Body of Knowledge, online study tools and online final assessment. Program materials include:

  • Reading Materials:
    • Module 1: Competencies for Facility Professionals
    • Module 2: Asset Management
    • Module 3: Risk Management
    • Module 4: Business Management
    • Module 5: Operations & Maintenance
  • Online Study Tools:
    • Pre-Test
    • SmartStudy (a customized study plan based on pre-test results)
    • Section Quizzes
    • Flashcards
    • Progress Reports
    • Resource Center
    • 12 month access period
  • Online Final Assessment
    • Two-part final assessment that can be taken at any time and repeated without fee
      • Part 1: Knowledge Exam
      • Part 2: Application Exam
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Functional FM Knowledge Areas:

  • 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
    • Contract Management
    • Procurement
    • Real Estate
  • Operations & Maintenance
    • Technical Services
    • Occupant Services
    • Work Management
    • Utility Management
    • Space Management

 

Cross-Functional Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Sustainability
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration

ProFM Reading Materials

The ProFM Credential Program is comprised of five modules, which provide a broad exploration of the functional knowledge areas and cross-functional competencies that make up the ProFM Body of Knowledge. The modules, available in online and print formats, are as follows:

  • Module 1: Competencies for Facility Professionals
  • Module 2: Asset Management
  • Module 3: Risk Management
  • Module 4: Business Management
  • Module 5: Operations & Maintenance

 

 

Online Resources

Access online study tools and online reading materials for a period of 12 months.

 

Pretest

  • Assessment to help determine current knowledge and identify areas for improvement.

SmartStudy Planning Tool

  • Create a customized SmartStudy plan to identify priorities, estimate study time and create a roadmap to success.

Flashcards

  • Take advantage of flashcards that cover all five modules.
  • Available in online or printable format.

Online Quizzes

  • Test comprehension and ability to apply learnings with online quizzes following each section of the reading materials.

Final Assessment

  • The two-part ProFM credential final assessment, made up of a Knowledge Exam and Application Exam is available on-demand and may be repeated at no additional charge.
  • The Knowledge Exam made up of 75 knowledge-based, multiple choice questions lasting 90 minutes and the Application Exam contains 50 situation-based, multiple choice questions lasting 90 minutes.
  • Earn the ProFM credential by completing both Exams with a score of 70% or higher.

HOW TO EARN YOUR ProFM

INVEST: Kickstart your FM studies by enrolling in our ProFM Credential Program course.

ASSESS: Assess your current FM knowledge and identify gaps with an online pre-test.

ENHANCE: Enhance your FM knowledge by reviewing the online or printed reading materials.

CHECK: Check your knowledge and apply the concepts you’ve learned with online quizzes and flashcards.

EARN: Earn the ProFM credential by passing the two-part online final assessment with a score of 70% or higher.

 

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.

MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL OF ProFM CREDENTIAL 

How is a ProFM Credential Maintained?

To ensure that FM professionals possess the most current and relevant knowledge and skills, credential holders are required to maintain their ProFM credential by earning 45 renewal credits every three years.

 

Renewal credits can be earned in a variety of convenient and cost-effective ways including, but not limited to: attending seminars, reading industry articles or books, mentoring upcoming FMs, working in the FM profession and speaking engagements, among other activities. A full list of accepted renewal credits can be found on ProFM’s website

 

ProFM Renewal Requirements

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.)

 

Ready to Become an FM of the Future?

Ready to reach your FM career goals? Then get started by enrolling in the ProFM credential program, please register using link  https://gpfigroup.com/profm-registration

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