HRCI and IFMA Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Training for Facility Management and HR Professionals
August 27 2024 - 7:48AM
HRCI®, the premier credentialing and learning organization for the
human resource profession, today announced a new partnership with
the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Together,
HRCI and IFMA will provide a single source of skill-building
training, resources and certifications designed to improve the
effectiveness of the professionals responsible for managing an
organization's two greatest assets: its buildings and its people.
The new partnership was made possible by IFMA’s Strategic
Partner Association (SPA) program. Established in 2021, the SPA
program offers access to content and specialized training
opportunities that address a range of mission-critical roles and
cover the entire operational life cycle of the built
environment.
“Facility management and human resources professionals have long
understood the social value of the built environment. For decades,
our two disciplines have worked symbiotically to create the best
conditions for people to thrive. The partnership between IFMA and
HRCI is a natural fit, and together, we will provide FM and HR
teams with the resources they need to support and drive
organizational success,” said IFMA President and CEO Don
Gilpin.
Of the relationship, HRCI CEO Amy Dufrane said, “As an
organization, HRCI has always held a strong commitment to improving
workplace wellness through better knowledge, training and
certification. This collaboration with IFMA not only enhances the
depth and breadth of educational opportunities but also fosters a
more collaborative and integrated approach to organizational
management. Through our partnership, we will continue to
support the efforts of HR and FM professionals tasked with evolving
the workplace for the future.”
Gilpin added, “IFMA and HRCI both aim to empower individuals and
make a positive impact on our communities and on the world. We each
have a long history of setting global standards of excellence in
our fields and are committed to advancing the industries and
professionals we serve.”
About IFMA
Founded in 1980, the International Facility Management
Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest, most widely recognized
association for facility management (FM) professionals. Supporting
more than 24,000 members in over 130 countries, IFMA is a key
contributor to the development of international FM standards and
works with decision makers to inform FM-related policy. IFMA
provides career resources and continuing education, offers three
industry-respected credentials, maintains the largest repository of
FM-related content on the web and hosts year-round global events.
With a vision to lead the future of the built environment to make
the world a better place, IFMA believes in the benefit of global
diversity, inclusion and social equity and recognizes that
sustainability, resilience and responsible environmental
stewardship are paramount. For more information, visit ifma.org and
our LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, X and Flickr pages.
Follow IFMA’s Connected FM podcast and blog for expert insights on
trending industry topics.
About HRCI®
HRCI® is the premier credentialing, standards, and learning
organization for the human resources profession. For 50 years, HRCI
has set the global standard for HR expertise and excellence through
its commitment to developing and advancing those in the people
business. Secretariat for International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) TC 260, HRCI helps HR professionals achieve
new competencies that drive results by creating and offering
world-class learning and administering eight global certifications.
HRCI is also the parent company of HRSISM, certifying organizations
based on ISO standards. To learn more about HRCI and HRSI, visit
www.hrci.org or www.hrsi.org.
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