Program Description
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has partnered with the Chesapeake Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to offer courses leading to the Facility Management Professional™ (FMP) credential. To earn the credential, all four courses must be successfully completed.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential:
Upon successful completion of the classes and online tests, students will achieve a Facility Management Professional™ Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and a Facility Management Professional™ certification from the International Facility Management Association (IMFA).
Certifying Organization:
International Facility Management Association (IMFA)
www.imfachesapeake.org
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
This program is made up of four separate classes of 16 hours each. One class is scheduled per month for four months, and most classes are scheduled during the day on Friday and Saturday. Courses do not have to be taken in a particular order. Courses are offered at CCBC Catonsville.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum age of 18.
Recommended:
Prior experience as a facility manager.
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
Courses can be taken in any order.
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs **
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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VOA 976
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Operations and Maintenance for FMP
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16
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$799
T-$275/F-$524
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VOA 977
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Project Management for FMP
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16
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$799
T-$275/F-$524
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VOA 978
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Finance and Business Essentials for FMP
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16
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$799
T-$275/F-$524
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VOA 979
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Leadership and Strategy Essentials for FMP
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16
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$799
T-$275/F-$524
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Course Series Totals:
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64
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$3196
T-$1100/F-$2096
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Additional Information
Career Opportunities:
The Facility Management Professional™ (FMP™) program is best suited for people who are already working in facilities management and want to advance their careers. A college degree increases employability.
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Program Contact Information
Coordinator: Nancy Kukay | nkukay@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4171 | Catonsville | BESS 100K
Administrative Assistant: Ollie Wright | owright@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4476 | Catonsville | BESS 100
