IAFE Institute of Fair Management Graduate Certification Program (s)

The IAFE Institute of Fair Management (IFM) Certification Tracks are specialized, continuing education programming for IFM graduates.  This senior level coursework is presented through varying methods of instruction CyberSeminar, Instructor-led, Case Study and Service Learning Projects. 

Upon completion, the enrollee will become “certified” in the respective track completion. They will receive a certificate of accomplishment valid for five years.  Every five years a minimum of three approved continuing education courses are required to maintain “Certified Status.”  Individual will then be re-certified for an additional five years receiving an updated certificate. Continuing education courses are offered through the IAFE at the annual conventions, management conferences, zone meetings and other IAFE events. 

IAFE IFM CERTIFICATION TRACKS

1.    MANAGEMENT (2024)

2.    ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING (2024)

3.    MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS (2025) 

4.    FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (2025)

5.    LEADERSHIP (2023)

6.    SPONSORSHIP and REVENUE BUILDING (2023)

IFM graduates may enroll in one track per year. Tracks will be offered every three years. Completion of all six tracks is not required.  Once you complete a track, you will be certified within that track.  However, all six tracks may be completed if an individual should choose to do so.

INVESTMENT: The investment for each track is $649 (USD).  This includes all coursework, required program CyberSeminars and registration to the IFM Summit, where the enrollees will present their case study findings. This does not include travel and registration expenses for the Annual Convention or travel related expenses to the IFM Summit.

Service-Learning Project: An integrated activity that connects the concepts and principles of this track to real-life application through volunteerism.  Each participant will gain practical experience while focusing on management/operation activities.  Minimum eight volunteer hours.  To be approved by your mentor. 

Case Study: Enrollees will be assigned an active course project. The group will evaluate the case through provided guidelines, actively engage with the event and provide their final recommendation with a presentation to the IAFE Education Advisory Board at IFM Management Conference.  Each group will be provided an industry mentor to aid the group in their case study efforts.  

Testing:  In order to complete the track certification, enrollees are required to successfully pass a final exam, administered on-line.  Passing score is considered 90 percent or greater. Enrollee will be provided multiple opportunities to achieve a passing score. 

Re-Certification: Upon completion, the enrollee will become “certified” in the respective track completed.  Every five years, a minimum of three approved continuing education courses are required to maintain “Certified Status.”  Continuing education courses are offered, through the IAFE, at the annual conventions, management conferences, zone meetings and other IAFE events.