Pre-conference Agenda
Pre-conference Courses Schedule
Please note that all pre-conference courses will be held at Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 Fifth Ave. South, Nashville, TN, 37203.
Facilities represent a large part of any organization’s assets – whether small or large, incorporated or unincorporated, public or private, profit or not-4-profit, domestic or international. There are many significant costs, risks and opportunities associated with owning and leasing facilities. Facility Managers need to understand the principles and practices of real estate and how these contribute to achieving the core business strategies of the demand organization.
With this one-day, instructor-led course, you will review the interface between real estate decisions, facility management functions and the ability of the demand organization to achieve its goals. Facility managers will learn how to develop and implement a real estate strategy that includes methods to access, acquire, manage and dispose of physical assets.
Added value: Classroom courses allow you to ask essential questions and discuss real-world examples before completing your course with self-study.
Review the methodology of the competency-based exam, practice applying critical thinking skills and discuss the rationales used in practice exam questions. You’ll review the overall methodology of the CFM Exam and practice applying FM knowledge and critical thinking skills in a competency-based exam through practice exam questions. Added value: Classroom courses allow you to ask essential questions and discuss real-world examples.
Information about CFM can be accessed at https://www.ifma.org/credentials/certified-facility-manager-cfm/
Learn how to assess and inspect facility needs. Manage, oversee and monitor O&M of buildings, systems and equipment. Understand the processes for developing occupant service specifications and more.
Learn the essential finance and business practices and how to integrate those into your function as an FM. Understand how to engage finance, legal, procurement, risk managers and others to maximize decisions for your organization.
As business leaders step up the corporate response to the sustainability agenda, facility managers are increasingly being asked to deliver support service that is broader and deeper than ever before. Sustainable development, as a concept, forces organizations to shift their focus from short term to long term. Facility management is a vital function, a service that supports the people who deliver the core business and is essential to the demand organization’s aspirations for corporate social responsibility.
With this one-day instructor-led review 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
Learn how to assess and inspect facility needs. Manage, oversee and monitor O&M of buildings, systems and equipment. Understand the processes for developing occupant service specifications and more.
Learn the essential finance and business practices and how to integrate those into your function as an FM. Understand how to engage finance, legal, procurement, risk managers and others to maximize decisions for your organization.
Review the methodology of the competency-based exam, practice applying critical thinking skills and discuss the rationales used in practice exam questions. You’ll review the overall methodology of the CFM Exam and practice applying FM knowledge and critical thinking skills in a competency-based exam through practice exam questions. Added value: Classroom courses allow you to ask essential questions and discuss real-world examples.
Information about CFM can be accessed at https://www.ifma.org/credentials/certified-facility-manager-cfm/
Effective strategies require facility managers to be able to integrate people, place and process. They must be able to align the facility portfolio and functionality with its organization’s missions and available resources.
Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.
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Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.
Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.
The FM profession is dynamic, constantly evolving as innovations are introduced to the industry. Explore FM is bringing together IFMA’s industry partners, councils and communities to share insights and growth opportunities you can apply to your facility management career.
The House of Delegates provides a forum for IFMA representatives to interact with the association’s global board of directors and staff regarding strategic initiatives. The meeting is an excellent opportunity for involved leaders to hear from staff, officers and fellow delegates.
IFMA Foundation Charity Event: Walk the Line
Join us to enjoy drinks and savory appetizers while celebrating the important work of the IFMA Foundation under the stars of Nashville in the majestic Country Music Hall of Fame. Stand up close to history and get a glimpse behind the scenes at the music and artists that sustained you this past year, and before, and beyond. Visiting the hall of fame, you’ll find the moments that made country history. Witness the group competition and learn how to line dance. Purchase items from our silent auction. Your participation will make FM a career of choice.
In-depth courses taught by expert instructors
Take part in our incredible learning opportunities on some of the most relevant topics before the conference kicks off.
CFM Exam Prep Workshop
About this course
Review the methodology of the competency-based exam, practice applying critical thinking skills and discuss the rationales used in practice exam questions.
A great opportunity for you to ask essential questions and discuss real-world examples with qualified in-person instructors.
For more information: ifma.org/credentials/certified-facility-manager-cfm/
Register NowPrice
- Full Member – US$350
- Regular – US$550
- GSA – US$339.50
Workshop 1
Saturday, Sept 24
8am - 12pm
Workshop 2
Saturday, Sept 24
8am - 12pm
IFMA’s Real Estate Course
About this course
Facilities represent a large part of any organization's assets — whether small or large, incorporated or unincorporated, public or private, profit or not-for-profit, domestic or international. There are many significant costs, risks and opportunities associated with owning and leasing facilities. Facility managers need to understand the principles and practices of real estate and how these contribute to achieving the core business strategies of the demand organization.
With this one-day, instructor-led course, you will review the interface between real estate decisions, facility management functions and the ability of the demand organization to achieveits goals. Facility managers will learn how to develop and implement a real estate strategy that includes methods
to access, acquire, manage and dispose of physical assets.
A great opportunity for you to ask essential questions and discuss real-world examples with qualified in-person instructors.
Price
- Full Member – US$515
- Regular – US$615
- GSA – US$499.55
Date & Time
Saturday, Sept 24
8am – 12pm
IFMA’s Sustainability Course
About this course
As business leaders step up the corporate response to the sustainability agenda, facility managers are increasingly being asked to deliver support service that is broader and deeper than ever before. Sustainable development, as a concept, forces organizations to shift their focus from short term to long term. Facility management is a vital function, a service that supports the people who deliver the core business and is essential to the demand organization’s aspirations for
corporate social responsibility. With this one-day instructor-led review 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
Price
- Full Member – US$515
- Regular – US$615
- GSA – US$499.55
Date & Time
Saturday, Sept 24
8am – 12pm
IFMA’s Facility Management Professional (FMP)
IFMA’s FMP Credential Program is a knowledge-based certificate program designed for facility professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the four foundational competencies below:
IFMA’s Operations & Maintenance
About this course
Learn how to assess and inspect facility needs. Manage, oversee and monitor O&M of buildings, systems and equipment. Understand the processes for developing occupant service specifications and more.
Register NowPrice
- Full Member – US$750
- Regular – US$950
- GSA – US$727
Date & Time
Saturday, Sept 24 –
Sunday, Sept 25
8am – 5pm
IFMA's Finance & Business
About this course
Learn the essential finance and business practices and how to integrate
those into your function as an FM. Understand how to engage finance,
legal, procurement, risk managers and others to maximize decisions for
your organization.
Price
- Full Member – US$750
- Regular – US$950
- GSA – US$727
IFMA’s Leadership & Strategy
About this course
Effective strategies require facility managers to be able to integrate people,
place and process. They must be able to align the facility portfolio and functionality with its organization’s missions and available resources.
Price
- Full Member – US$750
- Regular – US$950
- GSA – US$727
Date & Time
Monday, Sept 26 –
Tuesday, Sept 27
8am – 5pm
IFMA’s Project Management
About this course
">">Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and
how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.
Price
- Full Member – US$750
- Regular – US$950
- GSA – US$727
Date & Time
Monday, Sept 26 –
Tuesday, Sept 27
8am – 5pm
* To obtain the FMP, students must complete all four FMP courses and pass the final assessments at the end of each course before submitting their application to IFMA.
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Chief of Public Buildings
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Facilities Supervisor
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Director of Facilities
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Indoor Air Quality Consultant
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Global Facility Manager
A venue for solutions to the new and emerging challenges through collaboration and partnering with other FM professionals and suppliers. This has been a key to my success…for the past 25 years.
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