The Association for Facilities Engineering®
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is a professional credentialing body and membership organization serving all professionals working in the built environment. Established in 1915, AFE remains a leading technical education and credentialing resource for facilities management professionals. AFE hosts one of the most recognized certifications in the facility industry, the Certified Professional Maintenance Manager, CPMM® credential and one of the longest living engineering certifications, the Certified Plant Engineer, CPE® credential.
Certified Professional Supervisor® by the Association for Facilities Engineering®
Focusing the efforts of other professionals and resources into sustainable solutions that move strategic goals forward illustrates sills that can be applied to any business setting, making the CPS a credential applicable to any industry. Professionals holding the CPS credential possess the required demeanor and expertise to motivate and train front-line employees as well as their supervisors. Earning the AFE CPS demonstrates your readiness to be an integral contributor to the achievement of your organization's growth strategies.
CPS® Core Competencies
The AFE CPS credential validates your knowledge of the core competencies of managing personnel and departments within a facility:
1. Role of the Supervisor
2. Leadership & Motivation
3. Time Management & Planning
4. Communication Skills
5. Interviewing & Hiring
6. Conflict Resolution
7. Interpersonal Skills
8. Workplace Safety
9. Diversity & Inclusion
10. Problem Solving & Team Building
11. Business & Employment Law
12. Finance & Budgeting
CPS® Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility 1:
2 Years of Management or Supervisor Experience with a total of 5 Years of Professional Work Experience
+ High School Diploma
Eligibility 2:
5 Years of Professional Work Experience in the field overall
+ High School Diploma
Work and educational references will be required on the application to verify eligibility. These eligibility requirements are to help ensure the optimal success for our program participants.
CPS® Credential Program Includes
1. Application + AFE Credential Portal Access
2. Review Packet Hard Copy Mailed
3. 12 Hours of Live Instructor Led Review
4. Exam Online
5. Certificate Hard Copy Mailed + Digital Copy
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