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Effectively manage YMCA facilities

The YMCA recognizes the critical role that facilities play in the health and safety of its members and staff 



Explore the knowledge and resources available to empower you and your team in enhancing the overall member experience, maximizing safety and wellness within your facilities and optimizing efficiencies while managing costs.

The info below applies to all facility staff and volunteers, from those just starting out all the way to those who have years of experience and want to earn a professional credential.

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So, what is FM?

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FM professionals operate and maintain the places where we live and play.
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The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is all about building knowledge in the YMCA community. Here, you'll find information about IFMA membership, training and credentials for facility management professionals.

Career development for everyone in FM

IFMA meets you at the intersection of your career needs and the industry's evolving demands. 40+ years of advancing the FM profession through membership and education has resulted in a suite of professional development products that meet the learning needs of FM professionals around the world.

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Less than 1 year of FM experience

Keep scrolling ↓ to learn about Essentials of Facility Management, a series built to help you understand the fundamentals and functions of FM. 
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More than a year of FM experience

Learn about credentials and training courses that will help you upskill and validate your knowledge.
learn the basics OF FM
 
 

Essential FM knowledge for all YMCA Staff

Free training for YMCA Staff

If you haven't already taken this course, the first module of the Essentials of Facility Management® series is available at no cost to all YMCA Staff in the IFMA YMCA Intranet.

This training is helpful for everyone, not only to people who run facilities. 

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Essentials of FM
MODULE 1 
Essentials of FM Module 1:  Introduction to Facility Management 

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What you'll learn:

  • Describe the four basic functions of facility management.
  • Describe the responsibilities for a facility manager.
  • Identify the skills facility managers need to meet customer requirements.
  • Understand basic functions of facility management.
  • Understand the 11 facility management competencies defined by IFMA and how they help facility managers.
 
 
Essentials of FM
Essentials Full Series


Series 1. Intro to FM
Module 1: Introduction to Operations and Maintenance

Series 2. Operations and Maintenance Series
Module 1: Introduction to Operations and Maintenance

M2: The Basics of Building Systems

M3: The Application of Technology in Operations and Maintenance

M4: The Implications of Health and Safety in Managing Buildings

Series 3. Work Management in Facilities Series
M1: Supervisory Roles in Facility Work Management

M2: Applying Work Management to Building Systems
 
M3: Work Management Tools in Facility Management

M4: Managing Contractors in Facility Management
 
M5: Managing and Tracking Customer Relations in FM

Get the full Essentials of FM series

If you find Essentials of FM Module 1 on the IFMA YMCA intranet valuable, take the full series with IFMA at a special price to gain a high-level understanding of FM: 
  • Learn the language of facilities
  • Study tactical planning for daily FM tasks
  • Understand key FM concepts
  • Earn a certificate of completion upon completing all 10 final assessments in IFMA's system

Individuals who are not IFMA members will receive a Discovery Membership with this purchase.

Standard price: $590    YMCA Preferred Price: $299

Use code YUSAESS to save on the full Essentials of FM series.

Purchase Essentials of FM→

 BEYOND THE BASICS
 
 

FM Credentials, Training + Membership 

Proven learning. Powerful benefits.

IFMA's 30+ membership benefits help FMs from all backgrounds and experience levels successfully operate and maintain YMCA facilities.

IFMA members are at the forefront of FM advancements and industry trends, benefiting from our cutting-edge training, credentials, reports, interactive webinars, extensive knowledge resources and much more.

IFMA helps you advance personally and professionally through career development, learning, networking opportunities and leadership skills - and the world's best FM events. YMCA Staff qualify for discounts on IFMA's full base membership (Professional and Associate).*

All IFMA members have the option to join a networking group to connect with other facility professionals based on industry, interest or location. 
Learn more →

 

MEMBERSHIP

Get 50% off base membership with code YMCA50.
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Training + Membership

Purchase any of the following on fm.training with these discount codes and you'll receive a free professional membership.

  • Facility Management Professional™ (FMP®)
    • Save at checkout with code YUSAFMP →
  • Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®)
    • Save at checkout with code YUSASFP →
  • Core Competency Course Bundle
    • Save with code YUSACORE →

Purchase any other item from our catalog and you'll receive a free Discovery Membership.

*Offers not applicable to existing IFMA members. Discount applies to full base membership only (not Discovery membership or networking groups). Memberships included with training require 7 to 10 business days for processing. 

Learn more about these credentials at the links below. 
See all preferred pricing for YMCA staff

  • Facility Management Professional™ (FMP®) Credential
    • Save at checkout with code YUSAFMP →
  • Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®)
    • Save at checkout with code YUSASFP →
  • Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) Exam Fee and Optional Prep 
    • CFM Exam Application Fee: Use code YUSACFM →
    • For CFM Exam Prep Tools, check out the YMCA Preferred Price Guide

Access the list of IFMA credentials + training available at a preferred price for YMCA Staff

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IFMA training

  • Take individual courses based on what interests you most or fill in knowledge gaps and become a more well-rounded FM professional.
  • Learn in your preferred format: IFMA training is designed for self-paced eLearning. Live, instructor-led virtual classes and printed books can be selected as a companion to your program. Contact us to learn more → 
  • Earn digital badges that can be verified, showing you have facilities know-how and knowledge.
  • Celebrate your accomplishments and validate your knowledge with IFMA-approved certificates of completion.

Answers to your questions

How do I watch the Dec. 6 YMCA webinar for facility managers?

You can watch the 2023 Facilities & Property National Peer Community Calls webinar here.

How can I find the IFMA YMCA intranet for facilities management?

You can access it here.

How can I find my IFMA learning courses?

You can access them here.

Who do I contact for IFMA training support?

For tech support questions, email corporateconnections@ifma.org.

What is the difference between full and discovery membership?
IFMA's full membership is for facility practitioners and educators who work in, oversee or teach in the field of FM. Full members receive full membership benefits, including the ability to join a networking group and access to the online forum and Knowledge Library. 

IFMA's Discovery membership is a limited  membership for those interested in facility management or who work in other professions. Discovery members recieve limited benefits. 

Learn more about IFMA membership →
Will this training be part of my performance goals?

Every YMCA manager and employee can decide for their individual purposes whether to include IFMA training in their annual performance review process. We highly recommend starting this discussion with supervisors, as IFMA training is a great way to add skill-boosting knowledge to your professional development planning.

Have questions about what IFMA training is right for your team? Email corporateconnections@ifma.org. 

Need assistance from our Training Support Team?

Email corporateconnections@ifma.org.