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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.

IFMA CFM Exam Objectives

Section Objectives
Occupancy and Human Factors A. Workplace environment  
B. Occupant services  
C. Occupant health, safety, and security 
 
Sustainability A. Energy management  
B. Water management  
C. Materials and consumables management 
D. Waste management  
E. Workplace and site management
Operations and Maintenance 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
Facility Information Management and Technology Management 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  
Risk Management A. Risk management planning  
B. Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery  
C. Facility resilience and business continuity  
Communication A. Planning 
B. Delivery 
C. Evaluation
Performance and Quality A. Quality management 
B. Performance management
Leadership and Strategy 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
Real Estate 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  
Project Management A. Planning and design  
B. Execution and deliver 
C. Evaluation
Official Information https://www.ifma.org/credentials/certified-facility-manager-cfm/