2022 FM TRAINING OUTLOOK SURVEY KEY FINDING 4
IMPORTANCE OF FM CREDENTIALS & QUALIFICATIONS
More employers are looking at FM credentials and qualifications as differentiators when evaluating job candidates. More FM professionals are pursuing credentials, but financial support from employers is needed for widespread adoption.
SURVEY STATISTICS
Good training should lead to change, measured by improvements in efficiency or effectiveness. When training also results in a professional credential or qualification, the impact is amplified.
A badge or certificate from a recognized institution not only instills individual pride, it also serves as a mark of quality and commitment for clients and employers.
According to FM staff, the top benefits of FM training and credentials are increased confidence, credibility with employer/clients, preparation for career advacnement, and better job performance.
Increased confidence
Credibility with employer/clients
Prepare for career advancement
Better job performance
FM Credentials & Qualifications Deliver a Competitive Advantage.
77% of FM managers say a credential or qualification is an influential factor in hiring or promoting FM staff.
Up 7% from 2021
32% of FM staff have earned an FM credential, making it a real differentiator among job candidates.
Up 52% from 2021
of FM staff would pursue an FM credential/qualification
if their employer supported them financially.
of FM staff are willing to invest their own money
in FM career development/training.
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