Education
Through CFM certification, a globally recognized designation, major Educational
Events, and monthly programs, the Northern Alberta Chapter strives to
improve the value which facility practitioners bring to the local business
community. IFMA NAC is committed to providing affordable education, ongoing
professional development opportunities for our members.
Programs
Every year from September through June we provide monthly lunch
or dinner Events with speakers on a variety of facilities topics. We
encourage members to share their accomplishments, knowledge, experience
and insight with their colleagues by presenting at one of these Events.
Traditionally we kick off the year with a facility Tour and try to place
at least one other Tour during the year. The December Event is a social
Event, however we often provide a light-hearted or humorous presentation
related to FM or the Workplace. In June we hold our Annual General Meeting
in a more social environment and honor our members and supporters. We
survey member opinions and welcome suggestions for timely topics or
projects of interest to Facility Professionals.
Educational Events
Full Day Seminars with a number of presenters providing different
perspectives on a specific area of facilities management.
CFM Certification Study Sessions
The Certified Facility Manager designation is becoming recognized globally
as a standard of excellence and provides individuals with many benefits.
IFMA-NAC may possibly be the only Chapter which continues to provide
CFM Study sessions at no cost to their members. Investigation will show
that the cost of similar training can be very substantial. Our commitment
to the local Facility Management community is instrumental in maintaining
one of the highest proportions of CFM's in any Chapter. Almost every
participant in past Study Groups who was written the comprehensive CFM
Exam has passed.
Network of Peers
Getting to know your colleagues is one of the informal, but important
ways in which members can enhance their professional development, Our
members span a variety of specialties and experiences and are generally
more than happy to share information and knowledge with fellow NAC Members.
IFMA International Education
Numerous educational Programs are provided across the Continent in various areas
of Facilities Management. For IFMA Educational offerings visit the IFMA
Professional Development Website.
Each Year World Workplace offers a unique opportunity to attend numerous educational sessions in all competency areas as well as see the latest products and services and technological developments in Facilities Management. It is attended by thousands of facility managers from across the globe and offers something for everyone. For more information go to www.ifma.org