Prep for the CFM exam
with live instructors
Advance your career and gain valuable insights with a Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) exam prep that you can trust.
Live training from an IFMA Qualified Instructor to build upon your strong foundational knowledge, filling any potential gaps, to ensure you're prepared to apply and take the exam with confidence.
What you get with the CFM Knowledge Workshop

Training in 7 core competencies
Learn at your own pace, on your schedule. Enhance your facility management skills in Real Estate, Sustainability, Communications, Risk Management, Occupancy and Human Factors, Performance and Quality, and Facility Information Management and Technology Management.
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27 hours of instructor-led learning
Interactive workshops designed to complement online courses and increase your knowledge of core competencies. Participate in live sessions to review coursework and discuss questions with an IFMA Qualified Instructor and your peers.

4 hours of exam prep + practice exam
2 LIVE SESSIONS
This instructor-led workshop, spread across 2 days, will guide you through exam strategies and help you apply critical thinking skills with sample questions. You'll also gain access to a CFM Practice Exam.
1. Train in 7 core competencies of FM
These online, self-paced courses will build your knowledge in 7 of the core competencies that comprise the CFM exam subject matter.
IFMA's Real Estate Course
Gain a comprehensive understanding of real estate principles and practices and their pivotal role in achieving your core business strategy. This program empowers participants to:
- Develop and execute a robust real estate strategy that aligns seamlessly with your core business objectives, encompassing crucial aspects such as property assessment, acquisition, disposal, and efficient space management.
- Master project management principles essential for overseeing new construction ventures and other significant projects with utmost efficiency and success.
IFMA's Sustainability Course
After completing this course, participants will be able to discuss the following concepts as they relate to sustainability and FM:
- Energy management
- Water management
- Materials and consumable management
- Waste management
- Workplace and site management
IFMA's Facility Information Management & Technology Management Course
- Learn how to effectively utilize modern tools and techniques to benefit both workplaces and their occupants.
- Gain the knowledge to securely and efficiently collect data, enabling informed decision-making that aligns with core business objectives.
- Conduct thorough assessments of technology needs and stay ahead by anticipating the impact of emerging technologies.
- Understand the thought process behind determining whether to retain, update, enhance, or replace technology.
IFMA's Communications Course
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Develop the skills to be an effective liaison between external and internal stakeholders.
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Learn how to:
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Leverage modern tools and techniques for today’s workplaces and occupants.
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Create and deliver the right message for the intended result.
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Develop an FM communication plan.
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Identify and share relevant information to the appropriate audience.
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IFMA's Risk Management Course
- Prepare to support your organization’s risk management strategies for building a resilience and avoiding business interruptions.
- Understand the vulnerabilities of an organization’s structures and infrastructure and balance the critical nature of the demand organization’s mission and functions against the possible occurrence and impact of a risk event.
- Create and deliver the right message for the intended result.
- Develop an FM communication plan.
- Identify and share relevant information to the appropriate audience.
IFMA's Occupancy & Human Factors Course
Enhance your capacity to enhance organizational and individual occupant performance, while guiding the FM team in establishing and executing the essential practices for achieving success.
Participants will gain the ability to:
- Foster an atmosphere where motivation, productivity, and retention thrive.
- Harmonize safety and security with innovation.
- Master the art of negotiating service level agreements.
IFMA's Performance & Quality Course
Discover and apply the essence of capturing fitness for its intended purpose, embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, and satisfying the needs of stakeholders.
Participants will gain the ability to:
- Identify and meet the requirements and expectations of stakeholders for the facility and its related services.
- Comprehend and articulate the components of a comprehensive quality management system for FM.
- Evaluate the performance of the FM organization to drive ongoing enhancements.
Why 7 courses? This program requires you to have a foundation of FM knowledge. That foundation includes knowledge of the 4 most critical competencies:
Finance & Business
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Leadership & Strategy
CFM Knowledge Workshop Schedule
2. Take 27 hours of live training (spread over 6 months)
All 7 of the core competency courses listed above have corresponding 90-minute weekly workshops: Live Zoom sessions to review coursework and discuss questions with a qualified IFMA instructor and your peers.
See the August 2024 - January 2025 workshop schedule:
April to August (2025)
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT-US
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IFMA's Real Estate Virtual ReviewWeek 1: April 2Week 2: April 9Week 3: April 16
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IFMA's Sustainability Virtual ReviewWeek 1: April 23Week 2: April 30Week 3: May 7
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IFMA's Facility Information Management & Technology Management Virtual Review
Week 1: May 14
Week 2: May 21
Week 3: May 28 -
IFMA's Communications Virtual ReviewWeek 1 June 4Week 2: June 11
Week 3: June 18
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IFMA's Risk Management Virtual ReviewWeek 1: June 25Week 2: July 2
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IFMA's Occupancy & Human Factors Virtual Review
Week 1: July 9
Week 2: July 16
Week 3: July 23 -
IFMA's Performance & Quality Virtual Review
Week 1: July 30
Week 2: August 6
Week 3: August 13
2. Take 27 hours of live training (spread over 6 months)
All 7 of the core competency courses listed above have corresponding 90-minute weekly workshops: Live Zoom sessions to review coursework and discuss questions with a qualified IFMA instructor and your peers.
See the August 2024 - January 2025 workshop schedule:
July to December (2025)
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT-US
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IFMA's Real Estate Virtual ReviewWeek 1: July 9Week 2: July 16Week 3: July 23
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IFMA's Sustainability Virtual ReviewWeek 1: August 6Week 2: August 13Week 3: August 20
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IFMA's Facility Information Management & Technology Management Virtual Review
Week 1: September 3
Week 2: September 10
Week 3: September 17 -
IFMA's Communications Virtual ReviewWeek 1 September 24Week 2: October 1
Week 3: October 8
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IFMA's Risk Management Virtual ReviewWeek 1: October 22Week 2: October 29
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IFMA's Occupancy & Human Factors Virtual Review
Week 1: November 5
Week 2: November 12
Week 3: November 19 -
IFMA's Performance & Quality Virtual Review
Week 1: December 3
Week 2: December 10
Week 3: December 17
3. Learn how to successfully approach exam questions
Enrollment in the CFM Knowledge Workshop entitles you to:
- One (1) CFM Exam Prep Workshop (two virtual, instructor-led sessions)
- Review the overall methodology of the CFM exam and practice applying critical thinking skills to your FM knowledge, using sample questions in a simulated competency-based exam.
- After enrolling in the CFM Knowledge Workshop, our Training Support Team will sign you up for the CFM Exam Prep Workshop date of your choosing.
- Review the overall methodology of the CFM exam and practice applying critical thinking skills to your FM knowledge, using sample questions in a simulated competency-based exam.
- One (1) CFM Practice Exam
- See sample questions
- Get the experience of taking a computer-based exam.
CFM Exam Prep Workshop Schedule: 2 Sessions
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CFM Exam Prep Workshop11 am to 1 pm CT-USMeets on these dates in 2025:2/11, 2/13
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CFM Exam Prep Workshop
6 pm to 8 pm CT-USMeets on these dates in 2025:1/7, 1/9 and 3/11, 3/13
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CFM Knowledge Workshop
Full Member FMP
USD$1,625
- Must be an FMP holder and a full member to save 44% off the non-member price
Full Member
USD$2,425
- Must be an IFMA full member to be discounted and save 16% off of the non-member price
Non-member
USD$2,875
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Frequently asked questions
Can I enroll if I've already purchased a core competency course?
Absolutely. Please email corporateconnections@ifma.org so our Training Support Team can enroll you into the course and accommodate for your previous purchase.
What language is the CFM Knowledge Workshop offered in?
The online, self-paced courses and the live instructor-led classes are all in English.
How do I know I'm ready to take the CFM Knowledge Workshop?
Those who sign up for the CFM Knowledge Workshop should have a reasonable knowledge of the foundational competencies of FM as in the Facility Management Professional ™ (FMP®) credential.
The CFM exam eligibility requirements are separate and specific to the CFM exam application:
- 3 or more years of FM experience with a bachelors or masters degree in FM
- 5 or more years with any education
If it's going to be a few years before you're eligible to take the CFM exam, consider solidifying your foundation of FM knowledge with the FMP credential while you wait to become eligible to take the exam.
Our Credentials team is happy to assist your questions regarding CFM exam eligibility: Email credentials@ifma.org
How do I know I'm ready to take the CFM exam?
Taking the CFM Knowledge Workshop is a reliable and comprehensive preparation tool.
All CFM exam applicants must meet eligibility requirements to take the CFM exam:
- 3 or more years of FM experience with a bachelors or masters degree in FM
- 5 or more years with any education
Learn more about the exam at ifma.org.
Questions about your eligibility? Email our Credentials team at credentials@ifma.org.
Does this bundle include my CFM exam application fee?
No, it does not. Your CFM exam application fee is separate from this bundle of workshops.
Learn more about the fee and how to apply →