Why Choose ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute
Ready to grow your career in the cleaning and facilities solutions industry? Start with the trusted leader in education and certification.
As the education division of ISSA—the global cleaning industry association—CMI has been setting the standard since 1964. With over 500,000 professionals certified worldwide, CMI empowers frontline workers, supervisors, managers, and executives to sharpen their skills, elevate service quality, and lead with confidence.
Whether you’re aiming for career advancement, deeper knowledge, or stronger leadership capabilities, CMI offers practical, high-impact training built by industry experts. Our programs are trusted by building service contractors, schools, and facility teams across the world.
Start your path to professional growth with CMI—where cleaning professionals become industry leaders.
CMI’s Core Offerings
Facility Service Professionals
Whether you are looking to take your career to the next level or fine tune your supervisor skills, your first step in your professional development path starts with proper educational and certification opportunities like Certified Custodial Technician or CMI Events at Sunbelt Rentals.
Certifications
CMI’s vision of enhancing the industry through professional education, training, and team development starts with you, the supervisor. Continue to enhance your development through Certified Custodial Supervisor and the Certified Professional Trainer Course from CMI.
For Supervisors
Bring value to your organization and make an impact on your team through continuing education, and expanding your supervisor skills with advanced training opportunities through courses like Supervisor and Management Bootcamp and Certified Custodial Supervisor.
Trainer Spotlight
David Swindle
Dave Swindle has been in the cleaning industry for close to 30 years. During his career, he has worked for distributors, manufacturers, and service providers. This has given him a remarkably diverse and broad understanding of the industry. He is a Certified Master Trainer (C.M.T.) and Certified CIMS Expert (C.C.E.). His passion in sharing his knowledge and experience with others through training.
Testimonials
“CMI certification is worth it in every way. It increased my value as an employee and helped me to progress quickly to my current role.”
“My staff and I couldn’t be happier! ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute offers reasonable rates and excellent customer service.”
“The TTT program is an excellent way for trainers to obtain instructor certification and ensure curriculum consistency department-wide.”