CEFP Preparation Course

Instructor-led CEFP prep course

Instructor-led program delivers a rich in-depth interactive course led by a educational facilities professional and covers all four core competency areas of APPA’s Body of Knowledge (BOK): 

• General Administration and Management 

• Operations and Maintenance 

• Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship 

• Planning, Design, and Construction 

Through real-time instruction and collaborative discussions, participants gain a deeper understanding of facilities management and how all areas interconnect to support the mission of their organization. 

Program Format 

20-hours of instructor-led sessions.

Highly interactive with discussion, group activities, and applied examples. 

Available in two formats: 

• In-Person – Delivered on campus for your team or regional groups. 

• Virtual – Delivered remotely via video conferencing with breakout sessions and recorded content for review. 

Learning Resources 

Participants also receive access to APPA’s online learning management system with: 

• Practice exams and quizzes 

• Narrated modules of the Body of Knowledge 

• Flashcards and study manual 

• Recorded sessions for review 

CEFP Exam 

CEFP exam is available to participants of the instructor-led prep course at no additional cost.

Who Should Attend? 

 Best for: 

• Professionals new to APPA’s Body of Knowledge who want guided instruction. 

• Teams seeking interactive, shared learning to strengthen collaboration. 

• Individuals who prefer a more structured, instructor-led approach.