Credentialing and
Certification Programs
Register Today to Attend the EFP Prep Course at APPA's Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado on July 20, 2012! *
* Please note that a minimum headcount of 15 is required in order to hold the EFP Prep Course in Denver. The class will be cancelled on June 15th if the minimum headcount is not established.
Register Early for SRAPPA's EFP Prep Course Offering on October 13, 2012 in Lexington, Virginia!
Register Early for MAPPA's EFP Prep Course Offering on October 17, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota!
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For All Your Hard Work
The Educational Facilities Professional Credential (EFP) and the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) Program establishes a standard for professional practice in the field of education facilities management. Through this process, individuals may be identified and recognized for their professional competence in facilities management, especially in those areas unique to the academic environment. Both credentialing and certification will help assure educational institutions of the caliber of their facilities professionals, whose role, as stewards of campus physical assets, are so critical to the long-term success of the academy. Further this program serves as an impetus for professional’s development among facilities professionals and will enhance professional standing within the profession. |
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How To Use This Site
Welcome to APPA's Credentialing site. We encourage you to spend time navigating through the links on the upper left hand side of this page.
Are you in need of obtaining more detailed information on our program offerings before making a decision to apply online and register for an exam or prep course?
- You may want to begin your research into our offerings by reviewing our robust EFP FAQ page or the CEFP FAQ page. Most of your questions will be answered after you reivew either of these areas.
- If you would like to determine or assess your eligibility for either exam, we encourage you to view both the EFP Eligibility Requirements page and the CEFP Eligibility Requirements page.
- APPA requires that all exams be proctored and that proper protocol be adhered to by both the proctor and the test candidate. We encourage all potential test candidates to thoroughly review our Proctor Requirements page before registering for an exam. APPA also recommends that you provide a copy of these requirements to the individual selected to proctor your examination.
Are you ready to complete an online application and register for the online exam or EFP prep course?
- Begin your application and registration process by logging in to either your myEFP area (if you wish to earn the EFP designation) or myCEFP area (if you wish to earn your CEFP credential) and you will be able to register for an exam, EFP prep course, or order the content materials before committing to an exam date.
You will need your APPA ID and password to log in to either the myEFP or myCEFP areas. If you do not have an account with us, please create one now or if you do not remember your APPA ID and/or password, you may have this information retrieved and emailed to you.
Please contact APPA's Director of Benchmarking & Credentialing, Christina Hills, with any additional questions you may have over APPA's Credentialing program.





