Facility Professionals
Welcome to the Education Committee Section of the IFMA Seattle website. Here you'll find details of all the FM-related educational activities the chapter is involved in, including the CFM (Certified Facility Manager) designation and listing of training events, scholarship info and education resources. The education committee provides information and advice to members seeking professional development, technical training, and credentialing to enhance their career growth. Wethe annual Powerful Facilities Energy Conference, educational lunch and learns, and other activities in coordination with the chapter’s Programs Committee.
SEATTLE EDUCATION EVENTS
2023 Events
Check out this snapshot of upcoming educational events that are geared towards improving your FM skills and connections. Between the free onsite tool demonstrations, industry tradeshows, certified courses, and one big Education Symposium, there are some great options for satisfying that drive to be successful in your FM career.
Opportunity Awaits:
Sustainable Building Science Technology (SBST) Bachelor of Applied Science and
Certificate in Facility Management from the University of Washington
By Lynn Clark, CFM, FMP, LEED AP BD+C
Does your workplace offer internships? Are you ready to teach and/or mentor? Or are you ready to expand your FM experience with a 4-year degree in sustainable building?
Opportunity awaits. The latest is a new program at South Seattle Community College. The Sustainable Building Science Technology (SBST) Bachelor of Applied Science program starts in the fall of 2014. Classes are offered evenings, weekends, and online – all accessible for the working FM professional.
IFMA Seattle membership has a history of contributing to the ongoing development of the Facility Management profession through educational opportunities. One of the earliest programs is the University of Washington certificate program in Facility Management. It was designed and taught for many years by Robin Bleeker as a Facility Manager (IFMA), along with Lee Doughty as an Engineer (IFMA) and Judy Gibson as a Property Manager (BOMA).
> View SBST Degree Flyer
> View Certificate in Facility Management Details
University of Washington Certificate Program in Facilities Management
Are you looking to build your knowledge and skills as a facility manager while taking steps to prepare for the IFMA CFM credentialing exam? The University of Washington offers a three-course certificate program that imparts comprehensive knowledge of operations, maintenance, budgeting and business planning issues related to facility management. This unique program covers the 11 competencies that make up the complete facility management body of knowledge as identified in the Global Job Task Analysis conducted by IFMA. By completing this program, you can earn up to 60 maintenance points that can be applied to an IFMA Certified Facility Manager credential. Learn more at
https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/facility-management.
Phone: 1-866-791-1275
FMP/CFM IFMA International FM Credentials
The IFMA Seattle Education Committee annually presents an introduction to FMP/CFM, the IFMA International FM Credentials. IFMA International website links:
FM Credentials
CFM Exam Review Course Study Set from IFMA online bookstore.
WEBCASTS & WEBINARS
Facilities Net – Legally Green; How to Maximize your Green Building Incentives
Get a better understanding of federal energy incentives, credits and deductions;
Capitalize on key opportunities to build, retrofit and run a bona fide green building;
Learn the incentives and liabilities of sustainable building and management;
A look at the synergy between LEED points and tax credits;
Cost: $149.00 for On-Demand Access
Visit Facilities Net to Register
IFMA INTERNATIONAL ON-SITE INSTRUCTION CALENDAR
http://www.ifma.org/professional-development/educational-opportunities
The IFMA Seattle Chapter is pleased to provide a calendar of professional education events available at low or no cost throughout the Northwest to help members enhance their knowledge and skills in facilities management.
Comments can be sent to Lynn C. by email at lynnc@archecology.com. Forward feedback from a listed event/webinar attended OR advise of future FM educational opportunities
TOOLS
Sustainable Facilities Tool from the U.S. General Services Administration
This online resource will help federal agency, private sector developers identify, prioritize green building strategies. >> Read Article
Go to Tool:http://www.sftool.org
BetterBricks & Lighting Design Lab
Lab Networking Resource
BetterBricks, in partnership with the universities and electric utilities across the Northwest, supports this regional network of design assistance labs. The lab network serves as a technical resource of credible and unbiased information and education to facilitate integration of energy efficient design to achieve high performance buildings.
The labs help building professionals take advantage of the design and financial benefits of energy efficiency to create more productive and comfortable work environments. Each lab can provide a variety of services that include: information on tools and resources available, consultations on climate analysis and appropriate building responses, design consultations for daylighting and electric lighting, and daylighting modeling. Some labs offer additional services such as consultations on HVAC system integration and energy analysis.
Contact: Seattle Daylighting Lab 206.616.6566 or 877.604.6592
http://www.daylightinglab.com
Contact: Integrated Design Lab (new location)
http://www.integrateddesignlab.com/Seattle
2915 – 4th Avenue South/Seattle, WA 98134-1914
206.325.9711 or 800.354.3864BetterBricks – The Building Symptom Diagnosis Tool: Your Guide to Uncovering Energy Savings
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=1105
BetterBricks – Common Opportunities: The Top Four
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=492
BetterBricks– Symptom-Diagnosis Tool
This tool helps guide in the identification and potential resolve of the equipment problem. Online you can review symptoms and read advice on what might be causing the symptom.
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=493
BetterBricks – Best O&M Practice for Major Equipment - Tool
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=494
BetterBricks– The High Performance Portfolio Framework
This document provides tools and structure from the BetterBricks Bottomline thinking on Energy Management of Office Real Estate. Learn strategies for the competitive office market.
http://www.betterbricks.com/graphics/assets/documents/BB_RealEstate_Framework_R4.pdf
ISSA CIMS– Certification Tool
Outsourcing Cleaning Services
The Cleaning Industry Management Standard provides a FREE Pre-qualification tool to help managers evaluate in-house services and pre-qualify contractors using universal management principles.
http://issa.com/data/files/articles/2566/checklist.pdf
EDUCATION CO-CHAIR
Melanie Danuser, M.P.A., LEED Green Associate/BOC Project Director
Provides information and advice to members seeking CFM certification and maintains a relationship with the UW Facilities Management degree program.
EDUCATION CO-CHAIR
Tony Houts, JLL for Amazon, Global Real Estate & Facilities
Provides information and advice to members seeking CFM certification and maintains a relationship with the UW Facilities Management degree program.
Read About Tona Khau, a graduate of the UW Certificate of Facility management program
Tona’s Podcast Interview with Mike Petrusky on the Workplace Innovator podcast
