Certification Board is seeking nominations

APPA Educational Facilities Professionals Certification (CEFP) Board is seeking nominations for multiple board vacancies 

Are you passionate about advancing professionalism in educational facilities? APPA invites you to apply for a volunteer role on the Educational Facilities Professionals Certification Board, the governing body for APPA’s Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential. 

As a board member, you’ll contribute to the excellence and integrity of one of the most respected certifications in the FM profession. 

Position at a Glance 

• Role: APPA Educational Facilities Professionals Certification Board Member 
• Type: Volunteer 
• Term Length: 2 years 
• Time Commitment: ~1–2 hours/month + 1 in-person meeting annually 

What You’ll Do 

• Governance and Oversight: Guide and approve certification program policies, procedures, financials and eligibility requirements. 
• Standards Alignment: Ensure certification content reflects up-to-date practices, trends, and competencies in facilities management. 
• Appeals: As needed, serve on appeals committees, ensuring confidentiality, impartiality, and due process. 
• Promotion and Advocacy: Represent and promote the value of certification within the facilities management community. 
• Strategic Input: Contribute to long-term strategy and growth planning for the certification body. 

What We’re Looking For 

To be considered, applicants should: 

• Be an APPA member in good standing (institutional or business partner). Emeritus and retired members may be considered based on service. 
• Have 7+ years of experience in facilities management or a related field. 
• Hold high ethical standards and thrive in collaborative, decision-making environments. 
• Be committed to professional excellence in FM. 
• Preferred: CEFP or other FM credential (CFM®, FMP®, SFP®) in good standing. 
• Bonus: Familiarity with professional credentialing or exam development. 

Board Logistics 

• Virtual Meetings: Monthly (1 hour each) 
• Committee Work: As needed between meetings 
• In-Person Meeting: One per year (held in conjunction with an APPA event) 
• Orientation & Support: Provided to all new board members 

We actively seek diverse representation from all APPA regions and educational stakeholders. 

Refer to the CEFP Governance for more details. 

Ready to Lead? Apply Today by completing the self-nomination form.

Bring your expertise to the table and help shape the future of facilities management certification.