IFMA SV Course Offering

Welcome to our educational offerings! At IFMA Silicon Valley, we are committed to empowering facility professionals with knowledge and skills that drive success and foster personal growth. Are you ready to take your career to the next level and become an expert in facility management? Our comprehensive in-person courses are designed just for you!

EOFM COURSES

(Essentials of Facility Management) 

IFMA's Essentials of Facility Management™(EoFM®) is the perfect course for professionals just entering the industry or transitioning from a different career.  Facility management is an in-depth industry with a lot of nuance. And, to newcomers, it can be a lot to take in and sometimes even seem a bit intimidating.  But it doesn't have to be. Strengthen your understanding of key concepts and fundamentals of facility management and refine your communication skills for success in the industry. Three focus areas:

        1. introduction of FM
        2. operations and maintenance
        3. workplace management

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Instructor:

Mark Burriss 

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Testimonials: 

"The Essentials of Facility Management course was extremely valuable in helping me better understand the core principles of facilities management and how they apply to real-world operations. It provided a strong foundation in areas such as maintenance strategies, safety considerations, and the broader role facilities teams play in supporting organizational goals. As someone currently working in facilities, the course helped reinforce many practical concepts and gave me a clearer framework for approaching my work and future professional development." - Gina Garcia

"Mark was an amazing professor who did a great job of balancing the course material with his own experience. He encouraged us all to share our questions and struggles and was really generous in sharing his resources and suggestions. Not only did I learn a lot about facility management but also appreciate the opportunity to get to know Mark and the other attendees." - Angela Arnett  

More Information: https://www.ifma.org/professional-development/essentials-of-facility-management/

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FMP COURSES

(Facility Management Professionals)

IFMA’s Facility Management Professional™ (FMP®) designation is a knowledge-based credential for FM professionals and industry suppliers looking to increase their depth-of-knowledge in the core FM topics deemed critical by employers. By earning the must-have FMP credential, you will join over 10,000 professionals worldwide who have improved their knowledge, enhanced their skills, and gained immediate credibility with employers, clients and peers.

Sessions:

Location:

Service by Medallion
455 National Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043-2219 

Instructor:

Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP

2026 Dates: (Registration is closed, class is in session) 

Time:

9 am - 5 pm

FALL SESSION: Registration Open Now! 

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Price:

Members $2,300

Non-Members $2,900 

*Invoice via email. 

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SFP COURSES

(Sustainability Facility Professionals)

The IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter is proud to offer the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) course, open to both members and nonmembers. This credential equips facility professionals with practical tools and knowledge to lead meaningful sustainability initiatives. Participants learn how to optimize resources, manage energy more effectively, and use data-driven insights to create measurable value for their organizations—both now and in the future.

The course is ideal for facility management professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of sustainability best practices, improve building performance and operational efficiency, and support their organization’s environmental and ESG goals. It also focuses on applying real-world strategies that deliver tangible results in day-to-day operations.

Through the program, participants gain proven sustainability practices and practical guidance for integrating sustainable initiatives into daily facility management. The course also provides tools to optimize resources and positively impact the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—while building a strong foundation in environmental stewardship and ethical leadership.

Recognized globally, the SFP is a respected, knowledge-based credential held by more than 1,500 professionals worldwide. It is designed to help facility managers confidently lead sustainability efforts within their organizations and advance their professional development in sustainable facility management. 🌱

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Instructor: Larry Morgan CFM, SFP, FMP, Senior Facilities Manager, Regional ESG Lead, Americas Global Real Estate & Facilities (GRF)

Price: 

Silicon Valley Member $1,500.00 

Non-member $1,800.00

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CFM COURSES

(Certified Facility Manager)

Earners of the globally recognized Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) have demonstrated competence in the field of facility management (FM) by meeting the required criteria of work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam that covers the 11 competencies of the FM body of knowledge. CFMs work in many different industries (i.e. healthcare, retail, corporate, government, non-profit, etc.) and manage various types of facilities (i.e. hospitals, schools, hotels, office buildings, etc.). CFMs may manage one facility or more than 100 and may manage facilities in different parts of the world. The Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers. 

Sessions: CFM Exam Preparation 

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