International Facility Management Association Certified Facility Manager Exam Review Course

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), in conjunction with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), is offering a review course for the Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) exam at a specially-reduced rate for SAME and IFMA members. This course is offered in conjunction with (but prior to) the 2007 Pacific/Northwest Region Joint Education and Training Conference, hosted by the SAME Anchorage Post February 27 – March 2 2007

The review course allows qualified Certified Facility Manager (CFM) candidates to review IFMA materials while providing the opportunity to meet and network with fellow SAME members in a conference setting. Review sessions break with the Conference as a whole to maximize the networking opportunities. Before registering for the class, you must determine your eligibility through IFMA.

Class space is limited to approximately 24 people, so reserve your spot now!

When and Where Will the Course be Held?

The review course will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 and Monday, February 26, 2007 with the exam to be administered on Tuesday, February 27th. The course will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hilton Anchorage in the Lupine Room. The course is a total of 16 hours, and registration will be limited to approximately 24 people. Local POC is Chris Turletes, CFM at (907) 244-8063.

The on-site CFM exam is offered Tuesday, February 27, 2007. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m., and will also be held in the Hilton Anchorage Lupine Room. In order to take the on-site exam, you must complete the application for the exam on the IFMA web site.

Why Become a CFM?

IFMA and SAME have joined in a strategic alliance to allow SAME members to take advantage of continuing education and networking opportunities offered through IFMA and to achieve a certification that is relevant to DoD installation facilities staff and supporting contractors. The benefits to becoming a CFM include the following:

The CFM is the best certification for individuals performing facilities management services.
SAME members, as part of this program, may obtain the CFM at IFMA member prices - a substantial discount.
Salaries of individuals in the private sector with CFM certification are higher than those without. This is particularly worthwhile for uniformed officers in government who are looking to retire in their 40's and desire to enter facilities management as a career.
The CFM allows the holder to practice life-long learning through continuing education credits, which may be used toward the continuing education requirement for your P.E. license.
The facilities management field drives a substantial element of cost in both the public and private sector, which is driving the need for professional managers with an expanded set of competencies.

How Much Does it Cost?

This CFM exam review course is offered to SAME and IFMA Public Sector members at a reduced rate of $300; IFMA members in the Private Sector may register for the course for $495. By comparison, the CFM review course for non-IFMA Members costs $695. Through this partnership, course attendees may then take the CFM Exam for $300; the typical non-member price of the exam is $600. An on-site exam is being offered February 28, 2007 at a cost of $300

Active military, veterans, eligible spouses and dependents may use G.I. Bill education benefits to pay for the cost of approved certification exams. To learn more about your V.A. benefits, visit the GI Bill web site for details.

CFM candidates do not have to register for the, 2007 Pacific/Northwest Region Joint Education and Training Conference in Anchorage Alaska, the Hilton Hotel will honor the conference room rate for the CFM Review Course participants. IFMA members attending the course are welcome to register for the conference at the SAME member price.

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CFM Review Course Checklist:

Locate your IFMA or SAME Membership Number
Determine your eligibility through IFMA to become a CFM
Complete the CFM Review Course Registration Form and submit by faxing it [with payment] to 1-713-623-6124
Register for the exam by completing the on line form by clicking here
Book you hotel room by following the instructions provided on the Conference Accomodations page
Attend the CFM Review Course on February 25 – 26, 2007
Take the CFM exam on February 27, 2007
Report your exam results to SAME HQ via e-mail to koff@same.org