Transition to Facility Management
Your skills are a great fit for a job in Facility Management. Get the tools and knowledge needed for your next step.
Your experience is an asset. Find your next step.
Build upon the skills you used in the military and learn how to translate those to a career in FM.
- Training targeted to your experience level.
- Credential programs to showcase your skills.
- Global network of professionals to offer support.
- News and information to help you transition.
- Military and veteran discounts on membership.
- 30+ membership benefits to help you succeed.
Whether you are actively serving, transitioning to the civilian workforce or an established FM professional, IFMA has the tools to help you succeed.
Opportunities for veterans.

Early Career Professionals
- Find your next step with JobNet, the most active FM job board.
- Learn about FM with the Essentials of Facility Management series.
- Develop skills to solve on-the-job challenges with the Facility Management Professional credential.
- Continue learning with the IFMA Foundation’s list of accredited FM degree programs, internships and scholarships.

Experienced Professionals
- Upskill and fill your knowledge gaps with flexible Core Competency Courses.
- Demonstrate your skills and mastery of FM with the Certified Facility Manager credential.
- Build your network based on what matters to you with IFMA's chapters, councils and communities.
- Network and learn with other veterans in IFMA's Military Community (coming soon).

All Active Duty and Veterans
- Active Duty and 1st year civilians receive a $100 full base membership.
- All other Military veterans receive 10% off a full base membership - a $20 savings at time of purchase/renewal.
- Full members receive discounts on IFMA membership benefits.
- GSA pricing for pre-conference courses at IFMA's premier events, World Workplace and Facility Fusion.