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IFMA CFM Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CFM exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete IFMA Certified Facility Manager exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CFM questions. We also provide premium CFM practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

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CFM
Exam Code
251
Total Questions
10
Total Exam Domains

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IFMA CFM Exam Objectives

Section 1: Occupancy and Human Factors
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A. Workplace environment  
B. Occupant services  
C. Occupant health, safety, and security 
 
Section 2: Sustainability
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A. Energy management  
B. Water management  
C. Materials and consumables management 
D. Waste management  
E. Workplace and site management
Section 3: Operations and Maintenance
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A. Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds 
B. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 
C. Physical safety and security  
D. Operations and maintenance processes  
E. Work management support systems  
F. Renewals and renovations
Section 4: Facility Information Management and Technology Management
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A. Data collection and information management
B. Information protection and cyber-security 
C. Technology needs assessment and implementation 
D. Maintenance and upgrade of technology systems  
Section 5: Risk Management
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A. Risk management planning  
B. Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery  
C. Facility resilience and business continuity  
Section 6: Communication
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A. Planning 
B. Delivery 
C. Evaluation
Section 7: Performance and Quality
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A. Quality management 
B. Performance management
Section 8: Leadership and Strategy
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A. Strategic planning and alignment with the demand organization  
B. Policies, procedures, and compliance 
C. Individual and team management  
D. Leadership 
E. Relationship and conflict management 
F. Change management  
G. Corporate social responsibility 
H. Political, social, economic, and industry factors affecting facility management
Section 9: Real Estate
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A. Real estate strategies  
B. Real estate assessment, acquisition, and disposal
C. Real estate asset management  
D. Space management  
E. Major projects and new construction  
Section 10: Project Management
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A. Planning and design  
B. Execution and deliver 
C. Evaluation
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