Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Practice Exam
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Practice Exam
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is the globally-recognized credential to help you showcase the mastery of your skills and knowledge across the entire FM body of knowledge. The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is the pinnacle achievement in facility management certification. Widely regarded as the industry standard in facility management certification.
- Gain credibility in your professional network
- Showcase your knowledge of 11 core competencies
- Grow as a leader in facility management
- Proudly join a distinguished group of FM professionals
Steps to Register
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
| Work Experience | Education | Ethics Training | |||
| 5 Years | Any | Take the IFMA ethics assessment or submit ethics coursework within 30 days of passing the exam. Contact [email protected] for more information. | |||
| 3 years | Bachelors degree in FM | or | Masters degree in FM | Take the IFMA ethics assessment or submit ethics coursework within 30 days of passing the exam. Contact [email protected] for more information. |
Step 2: Prepare for the Exam
Review IFMA's 11 core competencies of facility management and Review the exam methodology and practice critical thinking skills.
- Price: $375
- Duration: 6 hours
- Format: Online
Step 3: Apply and Take the Exam
Application & Payment
- Complete your CFM Application in the CAMP platform
- Complete the CFM Application Payment Form
- Sit for the exam within three months (90 days) of approval
Sitting for the CFM
After you're approved, schedule your exam at a testing center.
- 4 hours to complete
- 180 multiple choice questions
- Pass/Fail grading
Recertification
The CFM is valid for three (3) years. To maintain your credential, you can take courses and online training that awards CEUs.
Recertification Fees:
Members: $290 USD
Nonmembers: $365 USD
Course Outline
The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Exam covers the following topics -
1. Occupancy and Human Factors
A. Workplace environment
B. Occupant services
C. Occupant health, safety, and security
2. 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
3. Sustainability
A. Energy management
B. Water management
C. Materials and consumables management
D. Waste management
E. Workplace and site management
4. 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
5. Risk Management
A. Risk management planning
B. Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
C. Facility resilience and business continuity
6. Communication
A. Planning
B. Delivery
C. Evaluation
7. Performance and Quality
A. Quality management
B. Performance management
8. 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
9. Finance and Business
A. Operational and capital budgeting
B. Evidence-based decision-making process (e.g. business case)
C. Procurement (e.g. purchasing, sourcing of goods and services)
D. Contracting
E. Financial analysis and reporting
10. 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
11. Project Management
A. Planning and design
B. Execution and delivery
C. Evaluation
What do we offer?
- Full-Length Mock Test with unique questions in each test set
- Practice objective questions with section-wise scores
- In-depth and exhaustive explanation for every question
- Reliable exam reports evaluating strengths and weaknesses
- Latest Questions with an updated version
- Tips & Tricks to crack the test
- Unlimited access
What are our Practice Exams?
- Practice exams have been designed by professionals and domain experts that simulate real-time exam scenario.
- Practice exam questions have been created on the basis of content outlined in the official documentation.
- Each set in the practice exam contains unique questions built with the intent to provide real-time experience to the candidates as well as gain more confidence during exam preparation.
- Practice exams help to self-evaluate against the exam content and work towards building strength to clear the exam.
- You can also create your own practice exam based on your choice and preference
