Getting the Most from Professional Development
The professional development opportunities listed below are offered by APPA and are available to both members and non-members. However, APPA Institutional Members receive discounted registration rates for many courses, institutes, webinars, conferences, and credential programs. An APPA Institutional Membership also includes membership in your regional APPA association, SRAPPA (Southeastern Regional APPA), providing additional networking, educational, and leadership opportunities throughout the year.
In addition to APPA member discounts, some professional development programs, such as the Supervisor’s Toolkit, are offered at reduced registration rates for SRAPPA members, providing even greater value for institutions that participate at both the international and regional levels.
Many of APPA’s in-person professional development courses can also be hosted at your institution, making training more convenient and cost-effective for your staff. If your institution is interested in hosting an APPA course, TNAPPA can help connect you with APPA to explore available opportunities and begin the planning process.
APPA Leadership Academy
Developing leaders for educational facilities
A four-level leadership program that prepares educational facilities professionals to lead teams, manage change, and advance their careers.
Institute for Facilities Management
Strengthening knowledge through comprehensive education.
An in-depth professional development program covering facilities operations, leadership, planning, finance, and campus management.
Supervisor’s
Toolkit
Helping supervisors lead with confidence.
Practical guidance, tools, and resources designed to
strengthen communication, leadership, and day-to-day supervisory skills.
CEFP
Cerfication
Developing leaders for educational facilities
Earn the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential to demonstrate knowledge, experience, and professional achievement.
Invest
in Success
Supporting career growth at every level.
Scholarships and professional development funding help educational facilities professionals invest in their future and continue learning.
Webinars/Podcasts/Online Learning
Professional development anytime, anywhere.
Access webinars, podcasts, and online courses covering current topics, emerging trends, and best practices in educational facilities.
Targeted Titles and Topics (T3)
Focused learning for specific job roles.
Short, practical educational sessions designed around the responsibilities and challenges of specific facilities positions.
APPA Annual Conference
The premier event for educational facilities professionals.
Experience APPA’s premier educational event featuring expert-led sessions, innovative solutions, and networking with facilities professionals.
