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