Pathway to Professionalism (P2P) @ Yavapai College

What is P2P? 

APPA’s Pathway to Professionalism (P2P) is an instructor-led program that delivers the same content as the CEFP Self-Learning Prep Course, but in a structured, interactive format. 

P2P 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 

• Two days half days 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 with breakout sessions and recorded content for review. 

Learning Resources 

P2P participants also receive access to APPA’s online learning management system (Member Compass) with: 

• Practice exams and quizzes 

• Narrated modules of the Body of Knowledge 

• Flashcards and study manual 

• Recorded sessions for review 

CEFP Exam Option 

At the conclusion of P2P, qualified participants may choose to sit for the CEFP exam at no additional cost (plus one free retake upon request). 

Who Should Attend? 

P2P is best for: 

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

• Teams seeking interactive, shared learning to strengthen collaboration. 

• Individuals preparing for the CEFP Self-Learning Prep Course and Exam who prefer a more structured, instructor-led approach. 

• APPA Members: $1,195 

• Non-Members: $1,595