FM education accreditation lands in the Netherlands — and the field debates what it stands for
Published: May 4, 2026
Facto Magazine
Facto Magazine
With Dutch FM degree programmes going through accreditation this year, YNNO director Nick Lettink argues that the profession still suffers from outdated perceptions — including the 'glorified concierge' line — even as scope and strategic weight have grown sharply. For Dutch FM leaders, the accreditation moment is also a positioning moment.
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