Certified Facilities Credentials (CFA & AFM)

Advance professional standards in facilities management across Massachusetts.
CFA (Certified Facility Administrator) and AFM (Accredited Facilities Manager) recognize your experience, licensure, education, and real-world responsibility — not just test performance.
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What is MFAA Certification?

The Mass Facilities Administrators Association (MFAA) certification program is a professional credentialing process for facilities leaders. It combines competency-based experience with credential/test-based recognition, so applicants earn credit for actual performance and responsibility, not simply time-in-role.

At a glance
  • Points-based evaluation across multiple responsibility areas
  • Portfolio/binder submission with documented evidence
  • CFA Committee reviews applications quarterly or as needed
  • CEUs required to maintain certification every 5 years
Credentials Offered (CFA vs AFM)

  • AFM — Accredited Facilities Manager

    For applicants who meet CFA requirements except the higher experience threshold. AFMs are encouraged to reapply for CFA once experience requirements are met.

  • CFA — Certified Facility Administrator

    For experienced facilities administrators who meet the full points and experience standard. Certification is awarded when your application demonstrates breadth and depth across required categories, meeting the minimum point threshold.

Eligibility & Points Overview

Certification is earned through a structured points system. Applicants submit proof of education, licensure/certifications, and experience across core facilities management categories.

CFA requires a minimum of 90 points out of 135 available.

Points are awarded based on relevance, impact, and responsibility level. Partial credit may be awarded when evidence is solid but not comprehensive.

Evaluation categories include areas such as:
Facilities Operations • Maintenance Management • Personnel Management • Legal/Regulatory Compliance • Purchasing & Contracting • Strategic Planning • Budgeting/Finance • Licenses & Certifications

At a glance
  • Points-based evaluation across multiple responsibility areas
  • Portfolio/binder submission with documented evidence
  • CFA Committee reviews applications quarterly or as needed
  • CEUs required to maintain certification every 5 years
How to Apply

  • AFM — Accredited Facilities Manager

    For applicants who meet CFA requirements except the higher experience threshold. AFMs are encouraged to reapply for CFA once experience requirements are met.

  • CFA — Certified Facility Administrator

    For experienced facilities administrators who meet the full points and experience standard. Certification is awarded when your application demonstrates breadth and depth across required categories, meeting the minimum point threshold.