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Earning this credential allows you to:  \n• Gain credibility in your professional network  \n• Showcase your knowledge of 11 core competencies  \n• Grow as a leader in facility management  \n• Proudly join a distinguished group of FM professionals  \n\n| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Education | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM | Any education level |\n| FM Work Experience | 3 Years | 5 Years |\n| Note: Internships do not count toward FM work experience. |  |  |\n\n\n| CFM® EXAM STATS | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Number of Candidates Tested | 490 | 338 | 242 |\n| Pass Rate | 77% | 78% | 79% |\n| Total CFMs at Year-End | 2,802 | 2,773 | 2,621 |\n| Note: IFMA’s fiscal year is 1 July-30 June. FY 2022 represents 2021 July 1-2022 June 30. |  |  |  |\n\nETHICS REQUIREMENT  \nAn Ethics Assessment is required for all CFM® credential applicants. Those holding the CFM® credential are required to complete an Ethics Assessment every other renewal cycle or every six (6) years. Download the CFM Handbook for more details.  \nCFM® EXAM  \nEXAM DEVELOPMENT  \nIFMA adheres to common and best-practice testing and psychometric theory to ensure validity, reliability, and fairness. To meet this standard, the CFM® exam was developed through typical steps. First, a job analysis was conducted to identify the critical, important, and frequent task and knowledge measures of a facilities manager by a representative group of subject matter experts (SMEs) . The results of the job analysis provided the basis of an examination specification including the number of questions that should be allocated for each of the 11 competency areas. Using the examination specifications, SMEs wrote and reviewed questions. Next, exam forms were assembled and finalized. A standard setting study was also conducted to determine a passing score for the CFM exam. Prior to the release of the exam, an item analysis was conducted on the previous CFM exam forms. Items not performing well were flagged and reviewed by SMEs to determine if they were appropriate to be used on the exam. Finally, all forms developed are equated to ensure that the exams are equally difficult.  \nEXAM SPECIFICATIONS  \nThe CFM® examination is based on the 11 core content areas outlined below. To demonstrate competence, these content areas measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary to pass the exam. The CFM® exam will be based on the exam specifications in terms of the proportion of items to be included on the test from each content area.  \nCONTENT AREA NUMBER OF ITEMS  \nProject Management 11 Items  \n• Planning and design 4  \n• Execution & delivery 4  \n• Evaluation 3  \nLeadership & Strategy 28 Items  \n• Strategic planning and alignment with the demand organization 5  \n• Policies, procedures, and compliance 4  \n• Individual and team management 3  \n• Leadership 4  \n• Relationship and conflict management 4  \n• Change management 4  \n• Corporate social responsibility 2  \n• Political, social, economic, and industry factors affecting facility management 2  \nOperations & Maintenance 25 Items  \n• Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds 5  \n• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 3  \n• Physical safety and security 4  \n• Operations and maintenance processes 5  \n• Work management support systems 4  \n• Renewals and renovations 4  \nFinance & Business 18 Items  \n• Operational and capital budgeting 4  \n• Evidence-based decision-making process ([e.g. business](e.g. business) case) 4  \n• Procurement (e.g. purchasing, sourcing of goods and services) 3  \n• Contracting 4  \n• Financial analysis and reporting 3  \nSustainability 16 Items  \n• Energy management 3  \n• Water management 3  \n• Materials and consumables management 3  \n• Waste management 3  \n•","cbCaifPlZtzrK5am","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifPlZtzrK5am","pdf",974185,"English","# Eligibility Criteria\n# CFM® Exam Stats\n# Ethics Requirement\n# Exam Development\n# Exam Specifications\n# Preparation\n# Additional Testing Information","[{\"question\":\"What are the eligibility criteria for taking the CFM® exam?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in facility management, and facility management work experience of 3 years (the document also lists 5 years). Internships do not count toward facility management work experience.\"},{\"question\":\"How often is the Ethics Assessment required for CFM® credential holders?\",\"answer\":\"An Ethics Assessment is required for all CFM® credential applicants. Holders must complete it every other renewal cycle or every six (6) years.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the CFM® exam developed and how is passing determined?\",\"answer\":\"IFMA follows common testing and psychometric practices, including job analysis, writing and reviewing questions, assembling exam forms, and conducting standard setting with the Angoff method. Equating is then used so all new test versions are equally difficult.\"}]","CFM® Exam - Things You Should Know | PDF",1790396124,13]