Facility Management Professional (FMP) Practice Exam

The Facility Management Professional (FMP) is a professional certification that shows expertise in managing and maintaining buildings and facilities efficiently. It shows that a person understands key concepts such as operations and maintenance, project management, finance, and leadership in facility management. This certification is ideal for facility managers, building operators, and professionals who want to improve the performance and sustainability of their facilities.

Recognized globally, the FMP certification helps professionals stand out in roles that involve managing physical assets, workspaces, and building operations. By earning this credential, individuals demonstrate the ability to optimize facility performance, enhance occupant satisfaction, and reduce operational costs. Organizations benefit from certified facility managers who can implement best practices, improve safety, and ensure smooth and efficient operations.

 

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Facility Managers
• Operations Managers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Project Managers
• Building Engineers
• Space Planners
• Facilities Coordinators
• Asset Managers

 

Skills Required

• Understanding of facility operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of financial management in facilities
• Leadership and strategic planning abilities

 

Knowledge Gained

• Core competencies in finance and business
• Operations and maintenance best practices
• Project management techniques
• Leadership and strategic planning frameworks

Course Outline

The Facility Management Professional (FMP) Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Finance and Business

• Learn the essential finance and business practices and how to integrate those into your function as an FM. Understand how to engage finance, legal, procurement, risk managers and others to maximize decisions for your organization.

 

Domain 2 - Operations and Maintenance

• Learn how to assess and inspect facility needs. Manage, oversee and monitor O&M of buildings, systems and equipment. Understand the processes for developing occupant service specifications and more.

 

Domain 3 - Leadership and Strategy

• Effective strategies require facility managers to be able to integrate people, place and process. They must be able to align the facility portfolio and functionality with its organization’s
• missions and available resources.

 

Domain 4 - Project Management

• Plan, initiate and execute projects. Understand the entire project life cycle and how to monitor and control project performance. Learn about the facility managers role in projects and how to evaluate outcomes.