Facilities Management Professional Certificate

Student Learning Outcomes

Earning a Facilities Management professional certificate from Wentworth enables students to:

  • Be eligible for 19 credits toward our Bachelor of Science in Project Management
  • Prepare for the Certified Facilities Manager exam, which offers a competitive career advantage
  • Master the fundamentals of handling financial resources for facilities management
  • Gain valuable leadership and project management skills

Wentworth’s Facilities Management  professional certificate is designed for both professionals in the field looking for credentials to prepare for the Certified Facility Manager exam from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and for professionals who are looking to apply and build their experience toward a new, but related career.

Students will learn critical project management, real estate, property development, and financial skills that will enable them to rapidly advance their career in facilities management. 

The professional certificate in Facilities Management (CPFM) is awarded upon successful completion of the required six (6) courses. Each course carries 3 or 4 credits. Throughout the program, students will enjoy access to all of Wentworth’s resources and support services, including the library, academic advising, career counseling and technical support.  Additionally, all the courses transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Project Management degree.

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
BLDG1900BASIC BUILDING SERVICES4
CPFM2000INTRODUCTION TO FACILITY MANAGEMENT3
CPFM3200PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR FACILITY MANAGERS3
CPFM4100FACILITY ASSESSMENT & FORECASTING3
CPFM4200ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY3
CPFM4600PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT3
Total Credits19