More Member Benefits

Forms Community Networking

• Connect with members, sponsors and form experts through online forums, blogs and discussion groups.
  
• Establish your own online network through live chats and discussion groups.
  
• Stay informed of forms related products and services from our members, sponsors and solution provider network.

Education and Events

• Members receive free educational webinars as well as discounts on partner conferences and events.
  
• Attend Free region/chapter meetings and webinars which are excellent sources of education, support, and camaraderie.
  
• Join industry specific groups to meet your needs and attend free meetings and webinars focusing on related topics.

Advance Your Career

• Stay abreast of industry news & promote the profession.
  
• Network with and learn from world-wide industry experts and colleagues.
  
• Get involved with various leadership and volunteer opportunities .
  
• Be recognized for your work.
  
  
  • Professional Certification is a means to signify to employers and clients the level of your job competency. BFMA offers the designation of Certified Form Systems Professional (CFSP). Certification exams are offered twice a year.
    
  • CFSP Virtual Study Group - The curriculum includes pre-recorded lectures.
    
  • BFMA Awards Program provides an opportunity to have your contributions to the chapter, the association and the industry recognized by your peers.

Member Only Research Materials & Resources

• inFOCUS Archives offers back issues of an Association's monthly newsletter, featuring articles on industry news, technologies and practical tips.  Archives can be viewed and downloaded.
  
• Articles Database written by leading experts, articles cover a range of topics relevant to forms professionals. Articles can be viewed and downloaded.
  
• IS and Forms Glossary created by the membership is a database for looking up industry terms. Members can also send a new term in to receive a definition.
  
• Salary Survey information to help you define your position. The survey appendices also contain data regarding skill sets and job category definitions.