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Education

Education is an integral part of FM professional performance and development. We are proud that members of the Sacramento Valley chapter are continuing a tradition of providing educational opportunities to its membership through it's programs and support of the IFMA Foundation, as well as setting the bar for green education regionally through the coordination and presentation of educational seminars and workshops.

This year the chapter presented California Sustainability Mayday 2008—a one-day workshop at which internationally recognized experts in sustainability, including Stephen Ballesty; California Secretary of State Rosario Marin; and our own Cyndi Smith and Kit Tuveson made presentations.

California State University—Sacramento: Facilities Management Certificate Program

Members of IFMA receive a 10% discount on courses in the CSUS Facilities Management Program. To receive the discount, you must provide your IFMA membership number at registration.

Facilities management combines different skill sets from engineering, project management, architecture, construction, space design and environmental planning in the professional management of an organizations operations and space needs. Professionals in this field create safe employment environments, support corporate goals through the physical workplace and enhance organizational effectiveness.

The Facilities Management program enables participants to:

  • gain a solid understanding of facilities management
  • earn educational credentials sought by employers
  • network with industry professionals
  • increase their on-the-job effectiveness
  • develop a promotional hiring edge for career advancement

For more information about the Facilities Management Certificate Program at CSUS, please visit www.cce.csus.edu.

IFMA Certification Programs

IFMA developed certification to meet the recognized need of the facility management profession for a designation that would not only help FMs gain additional credibility but also establish increased global recognition for the profession.

For more information about the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential or the Facilitiy Management Professional (FMP) designation, visit www.ifma.org/career/credentials.cfm.

Be sure, also, to visit the roster of chapter CFMs and FMPs on this web site.

Schools and Universities with FM Programs

IFMA maintains a list of recognized FM programs at www.ifma.org/learning/recognized/index.cfm

FM & Beyond - Blog

Thoughts on the Practice of Facilities Management, and Whatever Else Happens to Tickle My Mind.

Ken Burkhalter, CFM is a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of IFMA.
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