Examination Route
The BIFM Examinations
The examinations are split into Part I and II.
Part I consists of 3 modules. It is suitable for those in the early stages of an FM career or for those who wish to consolidate their knowledge. It aims to test the candidate’s awareness and knowledge of these elements within the BIFM Part I Examination syllabus.
Part II consists of 4 modules which explore the same areas of the BIFM syllabus as Part I but in greater depth and from a more strategic perspective. (Part II Examination syllabus)
This Part is suitable for those who have passed the Part I exams or those who can demonstrate sufficient FM experience to achieve Member Grade membership of the BIFM therefore gaining automatic exemption from Part I.
BIFM Examination accreditation
The Open University has accredited the BIFM Part I and II Exam syllabus. Completion of Part I is awarded 40 points at Level 1
Completion of Part II is awarded 60 points at Level 2
Membership Concessions
As a BIFM Examination candidate you will be entitled to free Membership for one year with the BIFM on receipt of a completed examination booking form.
This free membership will either be triggered with immediate effect or retrospectively depending on your membership status when you book onto an exam.
Refer to the attached document below for further information.
Exemptions
If you are a Member grade member of the BIFM i.e. you have 5 years or more experience in FM, you are eligible for automatic exemption from Part I of the exams and could go straight onto Part II.
If you are either a Member grade or an Associate grade member, you may apply for exemption from certain modules in Part I or II if you have previously completed similar Qualifications. Click here for further information.
Entry Requirements
Please click on the link for information about the BIFM Examination entry requirements.
The BIFM does not run its own courses but there are a number of organisations that offer tuition for our exams. Candidates may choose a Course Provider that best suits their preferred learning style and geographical location.
Timings
Candidates may sit as many modules within a Part as they wish at any one time and the modules within each Part can be attempted in any order.
Opportunities to sit the modules are offered twice a year, in June and December. Please click on Timetables for Part I and II and to view the BIFM exam dates and times.
Course start dates vary so please contact the individual Course Providers directly for information.
Booking Information and Exam Venues
Click here to view the Exam Booking form, regulations & additional information.
Fees
Course Provider Fees - The cost of tuition varies so please contact the Course Providers directly to discuss the tuition fees with them.
BIFM Examination Fees - Candidates pay the BIFM for each exam that is sat. Please click on Fees to view the current Examination prices.
Examination Results
Candidates receive their exam results approximately 12 weeks after the exam sittings. The results letters are posted to the candidates’ home addresses. Please click here for further information about the BIFM exam Results and Certificates policy.
The exam result statistics are posted on the website shortly after the results are issued to candidates, click here to view these statistics.
Appeals
Click here to find the BIFM appeals policy . Appeals applications must be made within 2 weeks of receipt of the exam results at a cost of £21 per module. This fee will be refunded to any candidate whose appeal is upheld.
Candidate Guidance
Please click here to find the ’Information for Students Guide 2007’, the ’Tips and Guidance’ documents + links to past exam papers, Exam syllabi, Examiners' reports & booklists.
FAQs
We also have a Frequently Asked Questions page. Please click on the link for further information.
Documents
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Membership concessions for Exam candidates
