The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is a professional body involved in the growing management discipline of facilities management. The BIFM specialises in both facilities and general management theories and practice.
Syllabus The BIFM syllabus incorporates the latest skills and expertise required by the industry. The professional qualification has three routes: Direct Examination, Higher Education and Professional Competence. This College will be concentrating on the Direct Examination route.
This is intended for those new to facilities management and who need to develop their formal knowledge of the subject. It is also intended for more experienced managers who wish to expand their knowledge.
In order to obtain the full qualification via this route candidates need to pass both Parts I and II of the BIFM examinations.
This consists of three modules comprising 20 BIFM competencies (grouped according to their section headings).