Professional Development Team
The Mission of the Professional Development Team is to ensure that there is a population of competent, certified (or preparing to be certified) Facility Managers to meet existing and future facility management needs in the area represented by the Chapter.
Sub-Teams
- Credentials Recognition Event
Role of the Professional Development Team
- Support, encourage and sponsor Chapter members in pursuit of the FMP and CFM professional credentials
- Provide a vehicle to support and encourage existing credentialed Chapter members
- Identify educational and developmental opportunities within the Capital Chapter and IFMA International
- Identify educational and developmental opportunities in Washington, DC area with other professional associations
- Sponsor annual recognition event for existing Chapter FMP and CFM’s
- Sponsor FMP and CFM support groups including recertification as necessary
- Represent Professional Development Team to Chapter Board and Executive Team
Member benefits of becoming involved
- Networking with other team members
- Directly support Capital Chapter members in their pursuit of the FMP and CFM profession credentials
- Support and enhance Chapter member professional networks
- Leadership and developmental opportunity within large Chapter organization and opportunity to work with Chapter leadership
Anyone interested in joining the Capital Chapter Professional Development Team may contact committee Co-Chairs or any member of the Executive Team or Board of Directors.
GMU Facility Management Certificate Program
The Professional Development Team works closely with George Mason University and its Facility Management Certificate Program. The Team promotes and encourages chapter members and non members alike to participate.
Background
The George Mason University Facility Management Certificate Program offers professional development opportunities for IFMA Capital Chapter members and other Washington DC area facility managers. Face-to-face courses are offered at Mason's Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William sites as well as in Washington, DC. Evening open enrollment courses are offered during five 7-week cycles per year, and onsite contract training is conducted for many local governmental and private industry organizations.
CFM & FMP Credentials
Educational content is organized around IFMA's nine competency areas and the Professional Certificate in Facility Management is awarded upon successful completion of 7 core and 3 elective courses. As one of 5 US certificate programs recognized by IFMA, completion of 4 GMU courses will fully satisfy the requirements for award of the Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation from IFMA. (FM 100, FM 105, FM 115 and FM 215; See addl. details on GMU website) In addition, program coursework is also excellent preparation for the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) exam and can serve to provide training in any competency area where an individual may be lacking work experience.
Teaching Opportunities
Teaching opportunities are also available for the seasoned, credentialed professional and many Chapter members support the GMU program as instructors. Questions regarding teaching opportunities may be directed to Kirt Miller, CFM at KirMi@aol.com.
Additional Information
Additional details regarding courses, locations, and schedules may be directed to the program office at (703) 993-8335.
Scott Hulick Professional Development Scholarship
The Professional Development Team established the Scott Hulick Professional Development Scholarship in 2009. The purpose of the scholarship is to:
- Provide financial support for current and potential students in the George Mason University (GMU) Professional Certificate in Facility Management (FM) Program
- Honor Scott Hulick who, as Program Director of the GMU Professional Certificate in FM Program, raised the profile of the profession and encouraged countless chapter members to pursue professional development
- Promote FM professional development
- Encourage recognition for developing professionals
- Provide visibility for the chapter
- Support chapter membership retention efforts
The scholarship is awarded twice annually.
CFM Recertification Assistance
If you earned your CFM three years ago - it's time to renew! The process of recertification is simple but there is paperwork to fill out. Use this tracking form and recertification is easy. Questions? Contact the Professional Development Team and we will help!
Team Co-Chairs
Kelly Hill, CFM
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Ed Hamer, CFM
Madiera School
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