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IFMA Boston: Fall 2016 CFM Study Hall - begins September 19

Please join IFMA for the CFM study hall series from Monday, September 19th to Monday, November 21st, focusing on the 9 competencies of the CFM Certification Exam. This is a self study support group, guided by IFMA Members who have passed the CFM exam. A parking pass will be provided to all attendees. Dates and topics subject to change.

Light dinner will be provided.

Schedule:

September 19: Intro/Practice exam

September 26: Communication, Quality

October 3: Emergency Preparation & business continuity/Technology

October 17: Envl. Stewardship & Sustainability/Operations & Maintenance

October 24: Real Estate

October 31: Human Factors/Leadership and Strategy

November 7: Finance

November 14: Project Management

November 21: Clean up night/Practice Exam

*Reminders*

You will need to bring a notebook to the first session. Each session thereafter you will bring your course study set.

When you register you are registering for attendance in the entire series.  Please contact the office prior to a session if you are not able to attend.

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