Transition to Facility Management
Your skills are a great fit for a job in facility management. Get the tools and knowledge needed for your next step.
Introducing IFMA's Military Community. Join today!
Your experience is an asset. Find your next step.
Build upon the skills you used in the military and learn how to translate those to a career in FM.
- Training targeted to your experience level.
- Credential programs to showcase your skills.
- Global network of professionals to offer support.
- News and information to help you transition.
- Military and veteran discounts on membership.
- 30+ membership benefits to help you succeed.
Whether you are actively serving, transitioning to the civilian workforce or an established FM professional, IFMA has the tools to help you succeed.
Introducing IFMA's Military Community
The IFMA Military Community bridges the gap between the facility management profession and active-duty military/veterans with facility management adjacent skills. Visit the Military Community.
Opportunities within facility management
Early Career Professionals
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Find your next step with JobNet, the most active FM job board.
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Learn about FM with the Essentials of Facility Management series.
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Develop skills to solve on-the-job challenges with the Facility Management Professional credential.
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Continue learning with the IFMA Foundation’s list of accredited FM degree programs, internships and scholarships.
Experienced Professionals
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Upskill and fill your knowledge gaps with flexible Core Competency Courses.
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Demonstrate your skills and mastery of FM with the Certified Facility Manager credential.
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Build your network based on what matters to you with IFMA's chapters, councils and communities.
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Network and learn with other veterans in IFMA's Military Community.
All Active Duty and Veterans
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Active Duty and 1st year civilians qualify for a US$100 base membership.
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All other Military veterans receive 10% off a full base membership - a $20 savings at time of purchase/renewal.
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Full members receive discounts on IFMA membership benefits.
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GSA pricing for pre-conference courses at IFMA's World Workplace and Facility Fusion.